Couple are called out for walking their dog as a heatwave strikes in Bondi

An furious Aussie has unleashed at a couple walking their dog in Bondi as a heatwave strikes Sydney with temperatures soaring past 30 degrees.

‘If you’re going to walk your dog right now (middle of the day during 30+ degrees celsius), make sure to go barefoot in solidarity. These dogs crossed the hot road in visible pain,’ the poster wrote. 

Many residents of the swanky beachside suburb were quick to call out the couple. 

‘Seriously what is wrong with people … that poor doggo will have bleeding paws,’ one said.

‘This makes me so angry & upset to see this, why are people so stupid,’ another questioned.

Another said: ‘It’s just so sad to see animals suffering.’

Pet owners have been warned not to let their pets walk on hot summer pavement as it can burn their paws on a very hot day. This picture was posted by the Melton Veterinary Clinic in Victoria in 2018 but the warning was reissued on Saturday as temperatures topped 40C in Queensland

‘I hate seeing people walking dogs in this heat strolling along while they have shoes on, it gets me so angry poor little buggers getting dragged around in this heat,’ another weighed in.

‘Some people just don’t understand about how the doggos’ feet are burning on days like this,’ another raged, adding an angry red face emoji.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) says that dog paws are quite sensitive, especially to heat, and can easily burn on hot pavement or asphalt.

‘Avoid walking on hot sand, concrete, asphalt areas or any other areas where heat is reflected and there is no access to shade,’ the website says.

The RSPCA recommends using the ‘five second rule’ to test if the ground is too hot.

‘Place the back of your hand on the surface for five seconds and if it’s too hot for you, then it’s too hot for your dog.’

The RSPCA advises pet owners to walk their dogs in the cool of the early morning or late evening during summer heatwaves.

Experts at the PDSA, the UK’s leading pet charity, say: ‘Not only will the pavement be too hot for their sensitive paws, going for walks in hot weather can cause them to dangerously overheat.

‘Dogs love to run around, which is why nearly three-quarters of heatstroke cases develop while exercising.

‘It can also be caused by simply sitting somewhere too warm, or being trapped somewhere hot, such as a car, conservatory or room without proper ventilation.

‘Instead of heading out, set up a shady spot in the garden or the house, ideally with a cooling breeze and make sure your pooch has access to plenty of water.

‘Though you might not take your cats for daily walks, encourage them to be inside in a cool area during the hottest part of the day.’