The Mineola Animal Shelter offers the following hot weather tips for pets

Left in Car

Studies show that on a 75 degree day, temperatures inside a car (with windows cracked) can rise to 100 degrees in 10 minutes. Temps in dark colored cars can rise even more, reaching temps of 200 degrees.

Overheating

If you think your pet has overheated, place cool (not ice cold, as this can do more harm), wet washcloths on his head and neck and cool compresses on his belly and under his back legs.

Avoid burnt paws on the pavement

Keep up on flea prevention due to high number of parasites in the summer months.

Keep plenty of fresh water accessible in deep bowls. Walk early in the morning or late.

Make sure pets have a shady place to get out of the sun, be careful to not over exercise them, and keep them indoors when it’s extremely hot. Caution on the hot water that comes out of the hose when turned on.

Maintain their coat. A shaggy coat can actually help insulate your dog against the heat. If your animal is an inside animal make sure you keep the air on at all times.

Don’t forget about your livestock. They also need fresh water.

Prepare for power outages before a summer storm takes out the power in your home, create a disaster plan to keep your pets safe from heat stroke and other temperature-related trouble.

CODE OF ORDINANCES Sec. 6-10. - Animals in motor vehicles. Sec. 6-11. - Negligent care.

Texas Animal Cruelty Laws. ... Section 42.09 “Cruelty to Livestock Animals” and 42.092 “Cruelty of Non-Livestock Animals” of the Texas Penal Code prohibits a person from intentionally, knowingly or recklessly cruelly treating an animal. The following actions define cruel punishment: Torturing an animal.