EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– With the triple digit temperatures returning to the Sun City, the high temperatures can be extremely hard on pets.
Julieanne Newbold, the Public affairs Coordinator for El Paso Animal services, says older pets, puppies and those with excess fur are more susceptible over heat in hot weather. She recommends bringing them indoors when the weather is too hot. Newbold also says everyone should follow the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, which is law here in Texas.
“Make sure that your pets always have access to shade, proper shelter, drinkable fresh water and that they’re not using any sort of chain restraints either when they’re outdoors.” Newbold said…