Summer a dangerous time for animals
With temperatures hovering in the low 100s, Norman, Oklahoma, animal shelter managers are on the lookout for signs of animals suffering from heat exhaustion. The employees at the City of Norman Animal Welfare in south Norman are careful to make sure the dogs in their care have plenty of water when they let them outside in the morning. Amy Jones, adoption coordinator at the shelter, said the dogs usually go out once a day, while their cages get cleaned. They remain outside for anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. “They can’t cool off as effectively as people,” Jones said…
