The summer months bring consistently hot temperatures and this heat wave hitting the entire west coast, is turning things up a notch.
This hot weather also creates intense walking conditions for pets' paws on the ground.
Earlier this year, a Reno resident saw this as a huge concern.
"More and more dogs are coming down to these festivals and events and I'm noticing is there are very more and more hot paws," said Dana Delicino. "Probably, burnt paws. I've seen it myself and the dogs are uncomfortable."
This concern resulted in Delicino wanting something to be done.
"I was very concerned, so I wrote, emailed Mayor Hilary Schieve and she answered me back very quickly," she said. "I was very impressed she was worried about this issue."
The City of Reno responded to this complaint with new signs to help spread awareness.
"Basically, we have 40 new signs around the City of Reno around parks, around walking trails where you would see people with dogs and we're just asking people to be really cautious and if you think it's hot outside, it's even hotter for dogs' paws," said Kathleen Taylor, Ward 5 Councilwoman, City of Reno.
The signs let people know if the air temperature reaches over 77 degrees, the surface can become too hot for animals.
They also share the seven second rule, where if you place the back of your hand or your feet on the ground for seven seconds and it's too hot, then it's too hot for your dog's paws.
The signs also feature the Reno Fire Department's arson dog, Boston.
The city recommends that you walk in the early mornings or late night when the pavement is cooler.
