Keeping an eye on pets in the summer heat MTN NEWS and last updated 2021-06-29 19:52:51-04 HELENA â With temperatures tipping triple digits in some parts of Montana, it's not just people that need to be worried about the sweltering heat, but their furry friends as well. Summertime is the perfect time to get out with your dog, but avoiding walking on hot pavement or asphalt during the heat of the day is crucial to keeping dog paws healthy says Lewis and Clark Humane Society's dog coordinator, Rebecca Howard. "If you put your hand down on the pavement, and it feels hot to your hand, it's going to be hot to their feet. A lot of dogs get blisters on their paws and get burns from walking on the cement," said Howard. "It's a great idea to choose to do walks early in the morning or late in the evening, or going to [a park] where you can get out on the grass and keep it completely off the pavement."