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Northeast Bexar County man accused of leaving dogs in hot car, passing out from alcohol
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Katrina Webber, Azian Bermea , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· September 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The outdoor temperature was nearly 100 degrees at the time. A 34-year-old man has been arrested on two counts of animal cruelty.
A 34-year-old man has been arrested on two counts of animal cruelty. Joseph Paz allegedly left two dogs in a hot car for over eight hours while he drank alcohol and fell asleep. The dogs were found dead inside the vehicle. According to a report, Paz had intended to take the dogs for a walk but forgot about them after drinking.
The outdoor temperature was nearly 100 degrees at the time. Paz was arrested by sheriff's deputies on Sunday night.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the events that led to Paz's arrest and the circumstances surrounding the dogs' deaths.
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Category: safety Published: September 8, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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