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Summer is on the way, which means temperatures are rising and getting hotter every day! While we humans are lucky enough to be able to wear less layers and enjoy trips to the beach or lake, our pups need to find other ways to stay cool – and it’s up to us to help! Since our canines can’t tell us when they’re feeling overheated, check out these 10 ways to help our canines stay cool this season. 1. Exercise accordingly … Read more
A Brooklyn-based business created by a loving dog mom is being compared to successful ventures like Uber and Airbnb. Chelsea Brownridge came up with the idea for DogSpot while living through the dog days of summer in New York with her rescue pooch, Winston. “He has a ton of energy so to get him out of the house on as many walks as possible was really important,” she said. “I started to realize how many times he couldn’t come with me … Read more
It’s always a good day when we hear that lawmakers have the well-being of our pets in mind! Legislators in Rhode Island have sent Governor Gina Reymondo a bill that makes responsible dog ownership law. House bill 5326 proposes using standards for sheltering and feeding set by a safety scale developed at Tufts University. The easy-to-use scale would determine when it would be necessary to get dogs out of the heat. Special consideration is made for dogs who are obese … Read more
Summer has arrived in Phoenix, Arizona and it is hot, hot, hot! Earlier this week, eight lucky shelter pups from Maricopa County Animal Care & Control – Rogue, Greyson, Bean, Henry, Loki, Ozzie, Benito and Polo – were invited to beat the heat at the gorgeous Second Home Pet Resort. The 16,500 square foot luxury establishment includes a magnificent doggy water park complete with an 18-inch-deep splash pool and a rock waterfall! Needless to say, the ecstatic dogs made the most … Read more
If you have ever road-tripped along the east coast, chances are you have gassed up at a Wawa. This week the chain’s iconic name took on a brand new meaning for one special dog. On Wednesday afternoon, the handsome Pit Bull mix was abandoned in a crate with a bag of food and a piece of cardboard for shade outside a Wawa in Valrico, Florida. Customers rushing towards the soothing air conditioning of the store found him sitting in … Read more
With summer approaching, it’s time to talk about heat stroke. Since dogs can’t sweat, the only way they can reduce their body temperature is by panting. Any dog can overheat and suffer a heat stroke, but some dog breeds are far more likely than others to have a difficult time regulating their body temperature. Here are 7 breeds that don’t do well in the heat. #1 – English Bulldog Brachycephalic (flat-faced) dog breeds are the most prone to heat … Read more
As the swelter of summer sets in, warnings circulate the internet to help pup parents protect their dogs from heat-related hazards like burned paws, dehydration, and heat stroke. But some people remain unconcerned. In Cleveland, Tennessee, a concerned citizen posted a picture of a Pit Bull locked in a crate that was sitting on the baking concrete in the southern sun. The photo was shared all over Facebook, capturing the attention of Knoxville group Fighting For The Bullys Pit Bull Rescue. The rescue approached the owner, … Read more
You may recall from this past winter that the city of Indianapolis passed a new law that makes it illegal for dog owners to leave their pups outside in the extreme cold. But as temperatures rise and summer approaches, this same law will protect dogs from being subjected to unhealthy heat, as well. So when is it “too hot” for pups to linger in the sun? According to the ordinance, if it’s 90 degrees Fahrenheit or above, or if there is a heat … Read more
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