Pets, Service and Support Animals
Bear the cat would like to remind everyone to please remember animals are also affected by the heat!

Please take care of yourself, those around you, and don’t forget that our fur friends and helpers and other assorted animal pals need special attention and care in the heat as well.


"They're older now and not active but we used to fill a cheap wading pool for the dogs to cool off when they were playing outside. That's Jasper on the left, Andy on the right "rescuing" the toys from the pool."

"This is Jasper 2 hours before he died. The heat killed him. But before he died I would rub him down with an ice cube. He hated being wet but purred every time I did this. Whew okay crying now. Animals need a/c too."


"My minions… servants… er… humans wrap frozen bottles in my favourite blankie or a towel & put them in my nap spots (in my hidey hole, on the bed or floor etc) & I lay beside them when I need to cool off. They also put ice cubes in my water bowl! They’re very well trained"
- Ollie the Cat

"Called a kooly coat or cool coat. U wet it down with cool /cold water and the under side stays cool for several hours. Then just rewet it. Its thin and light weight. Has been wonderful for beaches and camping. Service vest goes on top."
Additional Reading
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How to keep your pets safe in a heatwave
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How to keep your cat cool in the summer/ in the heat
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How to keep dogs cool in the summer
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Dog care in summer
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Tips to keep your service dog cool and comfortable this summer
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Heatstroke in Dogs - Signs to watch for and how to treat it
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How to treat heat exhaustion or heat stroke in dogs or cats
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How to keep small animals cool in the summer
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How to keep a hamster cool in the summer
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How to keep your pet rats cool in the summer
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Caring for your rabbits in hot weather