Now I do like hot weather and the sunshine: I love the blue skies and all the natural vitamin d that the sun kindly gives us. But this weather has been hard for our two and four legged friends.

Some simple, practical tips to help keep our beloved pets warm, dry, and safe throughout the colder months.

Hot days can be tough for our little friends, but with a few simple steps. you can keep them safe and comfy 1. Always provide cool fresh water and refill it regularly 2. Keep their cahe or hutch in the shade away from direct sunlight 3. Use fans or AC to keep the room temperature down 4. Place frozen water bottles or ceramic tiles in their space to help keep cooling 5. Avoid too much handling when it is hot - it can stress them out 6. Avoid too much handling when it is hot,

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