At first , employee said dog went missing when the canine went outside . Then they found it in a field and called animal control to get help with finding owner. The worker has been fired , veterinarian Patrick Sexton said . Louisiana Tech says dog was a `` symbol of the spirit '' of the school .
At first , employee said dog went missing when the canine went outside . Vet that cared for the dog says it died of heatstroke . The worker has been fired , veterinarian Patrick Sexton said . Louisiana Tech says dog was a `` symbol of the spirit '' of the school .