There are two East Texas sisters who have been charged with animal cruelty after a puppy died in the extreme summer heat. A caller had reported a puppy being in dangerous conditions and by the time officers arrived the puppy had already died. Officers reported the heat index was over 100 degrees in Palestine on Tuesday. Police Remind Texans to Protect Pets in Extreme Heat"It is the responsibility of pet owners to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their pets". "We are experiencing extreme heat in this Texas summer.