As an intense late-summer heat wave descends on inland San Diego County Tuesday, the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) reminded county residents to take precautions with their animals.

SDHS said simple steps can go a long way to keep pets and animals safe from the heat, such as providing cool, clean water, using fans or air conditioning to keep them cool in indoor spaces and never leaving a pet in a parked vehicle.

Additionally, when walking your dog, be mindful of how hot the pavement or asphalt is.

"If you can't hold your hand on it for seven seconds, it's too hot for paws," a humane society statement read. Avoid walks during the heat of the day, instead walking or running with your pup in the morning or evening.

SDHS said providing shade to all pets outside and sunscreen to hairless a

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