Terry Tang puts paw booties on "Teddy," a 7-year-old chow mix, at a park, Monday, July 15, 2024, in Phoenix. As sweltering temperatures drag on around the U.S., it's not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense — and at times deadly — heat waves become more common occurrences. (AP Photo/Matt York)
"Teddy" a 7-year-old chow mix, wears his sunglasses and paw booties on a walk at a park, Monday, July 15, 2024, in Phoenix. As sweltering temperatures drag on around the U.S., it's not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense — and at times deadly — heat waves become more common occurrences. (AP Photo/Matt York)
"Teddy," a 7-year-old chow mix, dons a doggie cap at a park, Monday, July 15, 2024, in Phoenix. As sweltering temperatures drag on around the U.S., it's not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense — and at times deadly — heat waves become more common occurrences. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Terry Tang sits with her dog "Teddy" as he dons a doggie cap at a park, Monday, July 15, 2024, in Phoenix. As sweltering temperatures drag on around the U.S., it's not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense — and at times deadly — heat waves become more common occurrences. (AP Photo/Matt York)