Twenty puppies found dead crammed in back of van with no ventilation on scorching hot day TWENTY puppies died after being crammed into a van on a scorching hot day. Forty-four dogs - including Beagles and Chihuahuas - were seen by a woman being transferred between the cars, "whimpering". 3 Twenty of 44 puppies died after being crammed into a hot car on a scorching hot day last AugustCredit: BPM 3 A woman reported the owner after hearing whimpering coming from the van and challenging himCredit: BPM And a man has now been fined after the discovery, with 20 of the 44 dogs tragically dying after the experience.