 during the dog days of summer your furry friend can be exposed to deadly heat here are some tips to protect your pet never leave your pet in the car because in 10 minutes 70 degrees becomes 89 80 becomes 99 and 90 becomes 109 providing fresh clean water in a container that can't be tipped over and shade from trees a picnic bench or even a tarp can help keep your pet safe and healthy during the summer heat remember if it's too hot to keep your flat hand on the sidewalk or the street it's too hot for your dog to walk on this message brought to you by the bonneville humane society