Animals And Hot Weather: Arizona Humane Society Warns People To Be Careful

Meet Bruce. He is a Border Collie and was found running along the 202 Red Mountain freeway a couple of weeks ago. The temperature was 108. On the pavement, though, it was 160 degrees.

Bruce's paws were blistered and burned from running on the hot pavement.

He was brought to the Arizona Humane Society and, after two weeks of treatment, he can walk on all four paws again.

The society says that while he is okay, Bruce's story is a good reminder of the dangers that pets face during Arizona summers.

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"Pet owners are advised to avoid long walks and strenuous hikes, only walk dogs early in the morning or late at night, and utilize protective booties if dogs must go outside," they say.

"Hold your bare foot on the ground for seven seconds and if it’s too hot for a bare foot, it’s too hot for bare paws."

Photos Arizona Humane Society