Woman Charged After 5 Great Danes Die in Hot Van Incident

In Madison, Wisconsin, a deeply troubling case of animal mistreatment has left five Great Danes dead and their owner facing multiple felony charges. The incident unfolded when police responded to an animal welfare call about a van parked on Science Drive with dogs trapped inside during sweltering conditions.

When officers arrived, they discovered seven Great Danes—six puppies and their mother—locked inside the hot vehicle while outside temperatures climbed past 80 degrees. Tragically, the mother dog and one of the puppies had already died. The remaining puppies were rushed for emergency veterinary care, but despite best efforts, three more were euthanized due to severe heatstroke. Only two puppies survived.

The owner, 68-year-old

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