We all love spending time outdoors with our furry friends, especially during the summer. However, it is extremely important in the summer months to be aware of how the hot pavement can affect your dog.
When getting ready to go for a stroll, be sure to check the hot pavement. First, feel the pavement you’re planning on walking on. Can you place your hand on it comfortably for 10 seconds? If you can’t, the pavement is too hot for your pets to be walking on. Hot pavement can burn dog’s paw pads, causing blisters and peeling. This would put them in pain and make it hard for them to walk. Early morning or late evening walks would be more comfortable for both you and your furry friend.
Always be sure to carry water with you when walking, and take stops to cool down and rehydrate. Harnesses are also suggested when walking dogs because they are not as tight as collars and they make it easier to control your dog. If you do not have a harness, make sure your dog’s collar is loose enough to be able to fit two fingers in between the collar and the dog’s neck.
This 4th of July, make sure to keep your canine companion comfortable during the firework presentation in your community. Fireworks can cause animals to become scared, nervous and can cause the animals to run away if they have access to the outdoors. Animal Control Services across the country typically see an average increase of 30% in lost pets during the firework season.
Written by Honey Souza, volunteer coordinator
Written by Taylor Sinclair, BHS Intern
Sunshine is adjusting very well, enjoying her new backyard and her new friends. Sunshine, Riley and their third dog, Ares, have become best buds, roaming around the house as a happy pack. Sunshine has had no trouble making herself feel at home and we could not be more happy she has found her forever family!