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Beloved Guide Dog Dies After Being Forgotten In Trainer’s Scorching Hot Van For 5 Hours

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When you send your beautiful black lab to an expert for training, you expect them to receive the highest quality of care. Michelle was excited for her guide dog and best friend Milton to learn an exciting new skill that would help her be able to spend more time inside a classroom. Now, her dreams … Read more

Too hot to chirp: French heatwave silences cicadas of Provence | France

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The noise of church bells, ducks, geese, cockerels and even frogs has been the source of many a complaint – and even legal action – from visitors and newly arrived city dwellers in the French countryside. Few will forget Maurice the crowing cockerel, who landed his owner in court in a case that ruffled feathers … Read more

Wearable fans help Japan’s hot dogs beat the heat | Japan

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Dog owners in Japan can now buy wearable fans to keep their pets cool during the country’s sweltering summer. Comprising a battery-operated, 80-gram fan attached to a breathable mesh outfit, the device circulates cool air around the animal’s body. Rei Uzawa, president of maternity clothing company Sweet Mommy, said she came up with the idea … Read more

Hero Cops Smash Window To Rescue Mother Dog And Her Puppy From Hot Car

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Officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department are being hailed as heroes after rescuing a mother dog and her puppy from the back seat of a hot car earlier this month. Although the car was parked in an enclosed parking garage, the temperature outside was nearly 96 degrees. A kind guard noticed the dogs … Read more

Why does my cat feel hot?

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Cats can often be found seeking out warm spots: a snooze in the sun, stretched out by the fire, or curled upon a warm lap. Whilst stroking your cat, you may find that they often feel very warm to the touch, especially if they’ve been basking in the sun or by a radiator. But how hot is too hot? And is it normal for cats?

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