With August weather setting in around metro Detroit, the Michigan Humane Society (MHS) urges pet care givers to take the necessary precautions to protect their pets during hot and humid weather. Each year, the warmer months bring heart-wrenching and completely preventable cases of companion animals suffering outside without proper shelter or provisions.

The Michigan Humane Society recommends that companion animals live indoors with the rest of the family, year-round. However, if an animal must be outside for any period of time, guardians should ensure the proper provisions are in place before it becomes a life or death situation. The following tips will help guardians care for their companion animals responsibly during hot weather: