If it's too hot outside for you, it's too hot for them TOO! 🥵 Don't let your pets suffer in the extreme heat. 🐾🔥 Also, in Marion County, it's the law. 🚓⛓
INDIANAPOLIS — With the temperatures reaching 100 degrees in parts of Indiana Tuesday animal shelters and rescue groups are reminding pet owners just how dangerous the heat can be for your pet.
In Fishers, temps hit a record 101 degrees and Indianapolis broke a nearly 10-year record for the hottest day when they hit 99 degrees in the late afternoon.The ordinance, which took effect in 2015, says your dog must be brought inside to a temperature controlled building when the temperature outside is 90°F and above or if there’s a heat advisory.
Also, when the temperature is at or above 80°F, your dog’s shelter must be shaded by either trees or a tarp. Violators can face a $25 fine, but if it’s an egregious violation you could lose your ability to own dogs in Marion County. Even if a pet received emergency treatment for a heatstroke, it can still be deadly.Shelter Pen or Fenced Enclosure Extreme WeatherShade
On any day where the temperature is at or above 80°F, your dog’s shelter must be shaded by either trees or a tarp.
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