Heat Without Shame No 4

The pavement test is often shared with good intentions, but it isn’t a perfect measure of safety.

Surface temperatures can vary dramatically depending on material, colour, shade, and time of day.

Your hand doesn’t sweat.

Your hand isn’t attached to a dog’s body.

Different surfaces heat differently.

🐾 Tarmac

🐾 Artificial grass

🐾 Decking

🐾 Sand

🐾 Paving slabs

can all become significantly hotter than the air temperature.

Sometimes the safest choice isn’t finding a cooler route.

Sometimes it’s simply staying home.

And that’s okay.

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