A heat wave is rolling over Ireland. This means daytime maximum temperatures of about 25 degrees, blue skies and lots of sun. In other parts of the world there are heat waves of different dimensions. But wherever, the term heat wave describes an extended period of unusually high temperature. Conditions, the local fauna (incl. humans) is not used to - and often not prepared for.
During such times, it is common sense to avoid excessive sun exposure and to drink more (water) than on other days... So we do, and cope more or less well with the heat. But what about animals? Often it is forgotten, that they suffer from the heat even more. They are restricted in their choice of where to spend their time and what to consume. It is our responsibility to ensure, that they have plenty of water and shade. So, wherever you are, heat wave or not, keep an eye open for suffering animals.
Daytime maximum temperatures of more than 35 degrees are not unusual in Portugal during summer. Still, for some (too many) owners of horses, dogs, or other pets it seems to be too much effort to supply their animals with water and a place to hide from the blazing sun.
There, horses are dying from the heat. Owners are sending horses to slaughter before they die from starvation or the lack of water, in order to get at least a little profit out of them.
It is the high season of the only Portuguese association to rescue and help those poor animals. Their Voice Portugal are working hard to save as many horses as possible.
Anyone can help them continue their amazing work!
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