It's very important to keep cool during the hot summer months.  Also remember to not walk your dog when the pavement is hot.  If is it too hot for you to be barefoot it is also too hot for your dog.  In addition to the bus depot, most public libraries are cooling centers.  Take advantage if you need to.  Heat stroke is nothing to mess with.  

Here is a link to help keep your pet cool.  Click here to see.

Ages ago our grandparents did without air conditioning.  Here is a really "cool" link, don't mind the pun, to help keep you from heating up.