My dog doesn't get walked.  He weighs 5 pounds and does not do the whole leash thing.  Really don't feel that he should have to wear a leash but that's a whole different blog.  Good blog.  Keep your doggies safe.

When I lived in Phoenix, Arizona I would see people walking dogs in July.   If the Air Temperature is 115 degrees, how hot is the sidewalk?

People like that don't need pets, and those pets don't need those people.

(You may be pleased to know that my Cats are resting comfortably on the front porch; it is fairly cool in Florida tonight).

Donne--Thanks so much for the reblog!!!!  Let's get this word out there!  If I could pick just one of my posts to get featured, this would have been the one.  Thanks for helping to get the word out!

Perhaps if they were smart they wouldn't be jogging in that weather either. But the dogs are innocent sufferers.

Yes, this is simply awful and incredibly selfish.  I remember in the summer months's our dog's favorte place to hang out was the cool tile floor. 

Thanks for reminding folks (they shouldn't have to be, but many do) HOW to TREAT their POOCHES. :-)

No doubt Donne! This is a terrific reblog!  Here in Texas the heat gets unbearable and exercising a dog in it is just foolish.  Most dog owners I know keep their dogs inside and crated when it gets hot.  They are let out very early in the morning and later at night to get their exercise, but during the day, they are inside in the AC!  

People can be very stupid. It's stupid just to ask how stupid people can be because people are incredibly stupid, and as long as you never expect them to be anything else but stupid you won't be disappointed. Same goes for those who let their cats run wild. Oh, but they want to be outside. Well, do you want them alive or dead? Stupid, I tell ya.

Donne, my rottweiler doesn't like to go outside during any season.  For him, a nice walk is about 50 yards and he's good.  I can't even imagine taking him for a jog.  Good stuff.  I've often thought the same thing.  Keep posting!!

Donne - This is a nice re-blog and a great post by Pat. I will stop over there and give my regards.

Tni, isn't that what the purse is for for that size?

I just saw this yesterday and it upset me. A man was riding his bike and he had the dog leash tied to the handlebars. The dog had to run fairly rapidly to keep up and he looked hot. Before I could even make the decision as to whether to shout something or not, he passed me and the opportunity was gone. Afterwards, I was angry at myself for not speaking up although I doubt it would have made a difference. He passed plenty of other people who clearly were not bothered in the least.