Tips for keeping them safe in the heat

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Staff Report on August 24, 2022

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If the heat is brutal for us humans, imagine how much worse it can be for animals.

According to PETA, there have already been 29 heat-related animal deaths in the U.S. so far in 2022, along with 176 rescues — and these numbers are only what have been reported. Experts from ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and The Humane Society offer the following tips to be a responsible pet owner and keep your four-legged friends safe in the heat:

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