{"id":261414,"date":"2026-05-07T00:43:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T00:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/261414\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T00:43:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T00:43:14","slug":"florida-police-officer-buys-a-pair-of-boots-for-a-dog-struggling-to-walk-on-hot-pavement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/261414\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida police officer buys a pair of boots for a dog struggling to walk on hot pavement"},"content":{"rendered":"

A police officer in Daytona Beach, Florida<\/a>, bought a pair of protective boots on Saturday for a dog that was struggling to walk on the hot pavement.<\/p>\n

Watch: Dog \u2018Continuously Shivers\u2019 After Harrowing Rescue From Frigid New York River<\/a><\/p>\n

While on patrol, an officer from the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) met a man and his dog<\/a>, Brew, who appeared to be having difficulty walking on the scorching pavement.<\/p>\n

At the time, temperatures in South Florida <\/a>ranged from a high of 84 degrees to a low of 68 degrees.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

A Florida police officer helped a dog who appeared to be having a tough time walking on the hot pavement.<\/p>\n

(FOX Weather)<\/p>\n

Bodycam footage released by the department shows the officer greeting the dog<\/a> on the sidewalk.<\/p>\n

“He\u2019s in pain,” the officer told the owner.<\/p>\n

“He is in pain, so it\u2019s going to be a slow trek,” the owner replied.<\/p>\n

The officer then told the owner he was going to return to the station to grab some dog food.<\/p>\n

\"Brew<\/p>\n

Brew was given a pair of protective boots and a animal care package filled with donated treats and toys.<\/p>\n

When he came back, he brought a pair of protective boots that he purchased with his own money, along with a DBPD animal care package filled with donated treats and toys for Brew.<\/p>\n

“Moments like these remind us that our mission goes beyond enforcement; we\u2019re here to look out for everyone in our community, no matter how many legs they have,” the DBPD said in a social media post.<\/p>\n

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According to the American Kennel Club, scorching surfaces above 85 degrees can be dangerous for pets. The organization recommends using dog shoes or all-terrain boots to help protect pets during hot weather.<\/p>\n

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