06/18/2026
☀️🐾 Summer heat is here, and that means hot pavement, scorching asphalt, and dangerously high vehicle temperatures for our pets.
Many people don’t realize that even when the outside temperature feels manageable, the inside of a vehicle can become life-threatening in just minutes. Likewise, asphalt can become hot enough to burn paw pads in seconds.
🙏🐶Please never leave your pet unattended in a vehicle in the heat. Cracked windows and a few minutes are not enough to keep them safe.
Did you know?
🐾 A vehicle’s interior can reach over 100°F in just 30 minutes on a 70°F day.
🐾 Asphalt can reach 125°F–143°F when air temperatures are only in the upper 70s and 80s.
🐾 At 125°F, a dog’s paw pads can suffer burns in as little as 60 seconds.
🐾 Hundreds of dogs die from heat-related causes each year, and countless more require emergency veterinary treatment.
A simple rule: If it’s too hot for your bare feet, it’s too hot for their paws.
Please help us spread the word and keep pets safe this summer. ❤️🐶