by Malbert » Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:27 am
Western New York is not an area that is known for its hot summers, and by comparison to Arizona, it really isn't hot. But it has been in the upper 80's, over 90 often, and the only thing that makes it tolerable is the pool in my backyard, which has gotten a lot of use. It's too damn hot to walk Ginger (chocolate lab), and Brutus (English mastiff) loves to lay on the driveway in the hot sun. The pug, Grendel, snorts and has what sounds like asthma attacks whenever he's out for more than 5 minutes. I told my husband that this kind of weather makes people homicidal. Of course, this is just a statement and not scientific fact (that I can reference).