Dog left on balcony without water in extreme heat dies in Washington state; owner charged

A Washington state woman was arrested after she allegedly left her family's dog on a balcony without water or shade during dangerous high temperatures, resulting in the dog's death.

A police animal control officer responded to calls from concerned neighbors and found the 5-year-old dog named Enzo in "severe distress." He displayed symptoms including seizing and foaming at the mouth. The officer took life-saving measures, moving the dog inside and trying to cool him down, but Enzo died, KING5 reported.

His body was taken to an emergency medical facility where its internal temperature was at least 107 degrees — the maximum temperature the vet's thermometer could detect, according to court documents.