Scottsdale fire officials are reminding pet owners it still may be too hot to take their pets out on the trail.
Battalion Chief Kelly Baggs said while humans can cool themselves by drinking water, it may not be as obvious that your dog needs a drink.
"They don’t sweat, but they’ll do a lot of panting. They will be uncomfortable and they will definitely slow down. The key is if you’re thirsty and drinking water, I can guarantee you that your dog is thirsty and needs water,” he said.
Baggs said the pet rescues consume valuable resources really meant for humans. He recommend leaving pets at home until weather cools down, give them plenty of water and remove them from the stress of hitting the trail.