'He was my eyes' - Community honors guide dog who died after being left inside hot van

Friends and family brought their dogs out to play on the grass in Milton's honor and to raise awareness for people with disabilities.

News 12 Staff

May 19, 2023, 8:02 PM

Updated 573 days ago

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Residents came together Friday to honor a guide dog who died last year after being left inside a van for hours.
Milton was just 3 when a worker at a Smithtown dog training facility left him inside the vehicle during a 90-degree day in May 2022.
The dog's owner, Michelle Krupa, says Milton meant very much to her and that the black Labrador retriever was more than just a pet.
"He was my eyes. He was, I always say, he was my guardian angel because when I was with him, I was always protected," Krupa says.
Friends and family brought their dogs out to play on the grass in Milton's honor and also to raise awareness for people with disabilities.