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So I'm dogsitting my sister's Aussie, Stevie, this summer (lucky me, she's the best) and I noticed she's been slowing down a lot in this heat. Thought I was imagining it until I checked Tractive's Activity tab and yeah, it's real. Her usual mid-day spikes basically flatlined during this week's heatwave.

Kind of made me realize the Activity tab isn't just for fitness goals. It's actually a pretty solid way to catch when the heat is getting to them. So if you see sudden drops in activity, more panting, or slower recovery, that's your sign to cut walks short, move them to cooler hours, or just stay inside.

Anyone else notice this kind of drop with their dog in summer? And any tips for keeping dogs safe in the heat?

Hey everyone, Lucy here! 🐾

TL;DR: A roundup of incredible community stories for you to check out.

I thought it would make sense to build a megathread including helpful posts from pet owners sharing how their Tractive tracker helped them find their pet or keep an eye on their well-being. Imho, these are the most helpful posts to read. Feel free to add your own story in the comments or create a post I can then link to! 🐱 🐶

- Howard's wild ride: Howard slipped into a delivery van and ended up far from home. (LINK)

- Cat hid in a neighbor's CAR HOOD after fireworks: A kitty who got spooked by loud fireworks and hid inside a neighbor's car engine. (LINK)

- Cat was gone for a year and a half but reunited with owner. Now Tractive helps them to keep tabs of their whereabouts (one adventure near the golf course happened already) (LINK)

- Lost cat came home injured: Cat was lost over the holidays, came home injured and Activity Monitoring helped to monitor his recovery. (LINK)

- A summary of everyday use: Cat exploring while the owner makes sure they're safe in their new home after a move. (LINK)

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