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Protect your dog’s paws: Learn the 7-second test for hot pavement
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Caroline Brown , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway When the air temperature reaches the 90s, sidewalks and other outdoor surfaces can become much hotter.
As temperatures rise in Pearland , residents are reminded to consider the safety of their pets. Hot pavement can pose a significant hazard to dogs, even when the air temperature is not extremely high. When the air temperature reaches the 90s, sidewalks and other outdoor surfaces can become much hotter.
Pet owners are advised to take precautions to protect their dogs' paws from these hot surfaces. Further information is available on how to safeguard pets from hot pavement, including a simple test to check the temperature of outdoor surfaces. Details can be found through local news sources, such as KPRC 2.
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Category: parks Published: June 24, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? As temperatures rise in Pearland, residents are reminded to consider the safety of their pets. Hot pavement can pose a significant hazard to dogs, even when the air temperature is not extremely high…
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