Hamilton police rescue puppies on Red Hill Valley Parkway during heatwave

While conducting speed enforcement on the Red Hill Valley Parkway, Hamilton police ended chasing something a little different than speeders.

Officers spotted a tiny, frail puppy wandering dangerously close to traffic in the heat Tuesday morning.

After safely rescuing the first pup, they discovered a second — believed to be its sibling — hiding nearby and too scared to come out.

Using pepperoni from an officer’s lunch, police lured the frightened puppy to safety.

Both dogs were given water, cooled off inside a cruiser and later turned over to Hamilton Animal Services.

Officers say the puppies appeared dehydrated, but were soon wagging their tails and soaking up attention.

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