Batesville, IN—Summer-like weather is expected for the next several days as temperatures warm into the upper 80s and lower 90s later this week, animal-advocacy groups are cautioning Hoosiers about the dangers of heat and pets, Rachel Bellis with PETA says, “People think, ‘Oh, I’m just going to run into the store really quick. The dog will be fine. I’ll leave some water. I’ll leave the windows cracked.’ But the temperatures can soar so quickly, and that animal can suffer heat stroke and they can die in just a few minutes,” Bellis said. “It’s such an awful, painful way for an animal to suffer.”
Also in hot weather, it’s also important to be mindful about when taking your dog for a walk. “On an 87-degree day, the pavement or the asphalt can turn into 140 degrees, and we don’t realize this. When we’re walking, we’ve got our shoes on,” Bellis said. “So touch the pavement, get a temperature. If it’s too hot for our hands, it’s too hot for our dog.”
She suggests walking in the grass, choosing shady routes, or go in the early morning or in the evening when the temperatures are cooler. Your Furry friends will thank you!
