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Whether your dog is ready to jump into the water or it needs some coaxing, wetting your dog's coat can effectively cool them down. Some signs to determine if a dog is overheated are frantic ...

Adoption hours at the shelter are 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Dogs don't have the same cooling mechanisms as humans, making them susceptible to heat-related illnesses. Leaving your dog ...