06/10/2026
☀️🐾 Keep Your Pets Cool! 🐾☀️
As the temperatures rise, the Fayette County Animal Shelter wants to remind everyone that our furry friends feel the heat even more than we do! Cats and dogs can overheat quickly, so here are a few simple ways to keep them safe and comfortable:
💧 Hydration is Key: Keep water bowls filled with fresh, cool water both indoors and outdoors. Throwing a few ice cubes in their dish is a great way to keep it chilled!
🏡 Limit Outdoor Time: Bring your pets inside during the hottest parts of the day. If they must be outside, make sure they have access to plenty of deep shade.
🚫 Never Leave Pets in a Parked Car: Even with the windows cracked, the inside of a car can reach dangerous, life-threatening temperatures in just a few minutes. If you're running errands, leave your pets safe at home in the AC.
🐾 Watch the Asphalt: If the pavement is too hot for the back of your hand, it’s too hot for their sensitive paw pads. Stick to early morning or late evening walks, and try to walk on the grass.
⚠️ Know the Signs of Overheating:
Dogs: Excessive, heavy panting, drooling, bright red gums, or weakness.
Cats: Lethargy, over-grooming, or open-mouthed breathing (any panting in a cat is a red flag!)
Let's work together to keep Fayette County’s pets safe this summer!
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