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While you can always cool down in a public library , officials can add more cooling locations when the heat gets extreme.Before you visit a center, it’s recommended that you call ahead to see if they have room. And if you have a pet, verify that it's OK to bring them along. Libraries only allow service animals, according to spokesperson Joseph Riser, and park locations require pets to stay in crates.
Pets can also feel hot surfaces. So avoid having your animals walk on hot ground, like asphalt. If you wouldn't walk on it barefoot, don’t make your pet do it.
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