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UK fox found collapsed in heat wave can barely move, and vets race to save him
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (371+ words) the fox required life-saving fluids and immediate cooling to survive. Get 10% off your next purchase with...
Lake County dog shelter relocates most dogs amid HVAC issues and triple-digit heat
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (340+ words) the higher temperatures had made those stopgap cooling efforts insufficient for most of the dogs. The...conditions can become even more stressful when cooling systems fail. According to the ASPCA, it's...
Arizona delivery driver finds dog with burning paws in 114-degree heat, takes him in
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (517+ words) "I can't believe he's been living and surviving a year alone." A routine delivery in Arizona took a turn when a driver came across a dog out in 114-degree heat. Instead of moving on, the driver took the animal home,…...
Ohio wardens rescue gasoline-doused dog, then save 8 kittens and their mom from heat wave
2+ mon, 8+ hour ago (417+ words) "And that day, it was in the 90s, upper 90s outside." A tip from a community member during an Ohio heat wave turned into a much bigger rescue than expected. Wardens responding to a report of a dog reportedly covered in gasoline…...
UK dog owners warned damp towels can backfire in a heatwave
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (517+ words) "This can be fatal, so you need to act fast to reduce their body temperature first, then get help." During the U.K.'s heatwave, a familiar way of trying to cool a dog may backfire. Animal welfare experts say that covering…...
Colorado deputy breaks van window to rescue dog left in summer heat for nearly 4 hours
3+ week, 1+ day ago (376+ words) running or the stop is expected to be brief. If a cooling system fails, a locked vehicle can become hazardous...
Another cold-climate dog is found abandoned in the UAE, and no one comes looking
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (435+ words) "This dog has clearly been roaming the stress for a long time." Another cold-climate dog has reportedly been found abandoned in the United Arab Emirates, adding to growing outrage over pets being left behind in temperatures well over 110 degrees. In…...
Rescuers haul large dog out from Florida forest hike after it collapses from the heat
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (309+ words) water may constrict blood vessels and slow the cooling process. Experts also recommend cool homes, less...
Labeled 'a nervous guy' at an Ohio shelter, Benson left to cheers, and a fresh start with his new family
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (469+ words) The moment turned a routine adoption into a joyful celebration. For some shelter dogs, the first day away from kennel life is when everything begins to change. As DogTime shared, Benson, a young dog at Franklin County Dog Shelter, got…...
Firefighters dig donkey named Chocolate out of belly-deep mud during heat wave
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (300+ words) are not only about personal discomfort or higher cooling bills. They can also strain emergency services,...