Pledge Yes to Cool Pets
Join us in keeping pets safe and cool this summer and win a $100 Amazon gift card!
#YesToCoolPets
Every summer, companion animals suffer and die from preventable heat-related emergencies. Pets left outside in extreme temperatures, confined in parked vehicles, or exercised on hot pavement can quickly experience heat stress or heatstroke, which can become life-threatening in a matter of minutes.
The Yes to Cool Pets campaign encourages pet owners to make a simple commitment to protecting their pets from the dangers of extreme heat. By taking the pledge, you are promising to make heat safety a priority and to help spread awareness throughout our community.
Taking the pledge is more than making a promise. It is a commitment to responsible pet ownership and to helping prevent needless suffering. We encourage everyone who takes the pledge to share the campaign with family and friends so that together we can help keep more pets safe during the hottest months of the year.
Every pet deserves a safe, cool summer. #YesToCoolPets
The Yes to Cool Pets Pledge
I pledge to:
• Keep my pets indoors or in a cool, shaded area during periods of extreme heat.
• Never leave a pet unattended in a parked vehicle.
• Provide fresh, cool water at all times.
• Avoid hot pavement and exercise my pets during the coolest parts of the day.
• Watch for signs of heat stress and act quickly if my pets are in distress.
Win a $100 Amazon gift card!
Pledge Yes to Cool Pets Contest Rules and Regulations
Eligibility
This contest is open to legal residents of Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties in the state of Ohio.
Contest Period
The contest begins at 1:30 PM (EDT) on Friday, July 3 and ends at 11:59 PM (EDT) on August 31, 2026. One (1) winner will be randomly drawn on September 1, 2026.
How to Enter
To enter, participants must complete and submit the official contest entry form. Only one entry per person is permitted. Multiple entries from the same person, as determined by duplicate or similar email addresses, will result in disqualification.
Prize
One (1) winner will be drawn at random and will receive a $100 Amazon gift card. The prize is non-transferable and has no cash value.
Winner Selection and Notification
A random draw will be conducted on September 1, 2026 from all eligible entries. The winner will be notified via phone or email. If the selected winner does not respond within 7 days of notification, another eligible winner will be selected.
General Conditions
By entering, participants agree to comply with these rules and the decisions of Mahoning County Animal Advocates, which are final. The organization reserves the right to cancel, modify, or suspend the contest in the event of technical issues, fraud, or other factors beyond its control.
Privacy
The information collected will be used solely for the administration of this contest and will not be sold or shared.
Take the Pledge
It can take as little as 6-15 minutes for an animal to die of heatstroke in a hot car. In extreme ambient heat or with over-exertion, death can occur in under an hour. Because animals do not cool themselves efficiently, their organs can begin shutting down when body temperatures reach 109° F.
Please be vigilant and call your county humane department or local police department to report animals in distress. Look for animals in hot cars when walking through parking lots. Watch for animals left outside, as well as strays when driving through neighborhoods and report any that seem like they are in distress.