Author: danielkilburn 2025-05-16 0 Comments

Jasper the Cats 2025 Summer Heat Survival Guide

For Humans & Furballs Alike

By Jasper the Cat, Now Older, Wiser, and Slightly More Judgmental

Hello again, humans and fellow whiskered wanderers.

Its me. Jasper.
Yes, *that* Jasper the once scrawny rescue kitten turned dignified floof-ball of Emergency Action Planning. I’m seven years older now, a seasoned observer of human follies and feline wisdom. And after lounging through more summers than I can count on one paw (okay fine, I can count to four), I’ve clawed my way back onto Daniels keyboard to deliver a lifesaving, tail-saving message:

🌞 Summer is almost here. And it’s not just hot. Its melt-your-whiskers-off hot.🌞 

Now before you laugh and go back to scrolling cat videos on Instagram, ask yourself this: Would you wear a full fur coat in 100F weather while sitting on hot asphalt?
Because that’s what your pet is doing.

Here’s how you and your beloved fur friends can survive this summer’s sizzling wrath:

1. HYDRATION NATION

Water, water everywhere because without it, were all in trouble.
Put out extra bowls of fresh water for your pets. Try ice cubes if they’re feeling fancy. And YOU, my furless friend, if you faint because you didn’t drink enough, how are you going to feed me?

2. HOT PAWS, BAD CAUSE

Sidewalks in the summer are like pizza ovens.
If you cant walk barefoot on the pavement for 10 seconds, don’t make your dog do it either. And me? Ill be watching from the window, silently judging your choices.

3. NEVER LEAVE US IN THE CAR

This one should be obvious. But judging by the number of times I’ve heard Daniel mutter not again at the news, I must say it louder: DON’T LEAVE YOUR PETS IN THE CAR. Not even with the windows cracked. Not even just for a minute. If it’s too hot for you, it’s deadly for us.

4. EMERGENCY KITS AREN’T JUST FOR HOOMANS

Daniel’s been preaching emergency kits since I was a kitten. Now he’s got me building mine too, complete with kibble, meds, vet records, and a tiny blanket that smells like home.
Trust me, if disaster strikes, you’re cats comfort item might just keep everyone calm (until I knock something off the table).

Daniel still worries about why more people don’t prepare, why they hesitate to protect their families, their homes, and their fluffy freeloaders. So, I’m asking for him, and for all the pets whose paws are in your hands:

Are you prepared for a heatwave?

Do your animals have a cool space, clean water, and a plan?

If the power goes out, where will you and your fur family go?

Let’s not wait for another emergency to learn the hard way.

We’ve lost enough friends after storms, fires, and heatwaves. (Nepeta, I am happy to know you found a shady backyard and a tuna buffet.)

So, share this post. Tag a pet parent. Leave a comment. Tell Daniel what you need in an emergency plan. Because whether you purr, bark, chirp, or just snore loudly you deserve to be safe.

Now if you’ll excuse me, it’s time for my fourth nap.

Additional Information: Is Heat Killing Us?

Be Cool. Be Safe.

Jasper the Cat
Senior Emergency Purring Officer

P.S. Daniels building a new summer safety guide just for families and their pets. DM him or comment below if
you want a copy. I may have snuck my paw prints on the cover.

Summer Heatwave Emergency Kit Checklist
Summer Heatwave Emergency Kit for Pets

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