These images of cute animals cooling down in the hot weather will brighten up your day.

The RSPC released the pictures to show how it keeps pets from overheating during high temperatures.

The pet charity definitely needed all its tricks this week after it rose above 30C in some places.

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A dog cools down in a paddling pool (Picture: RSPCA)

Pools are very popular (Picture: RSPCA)

Hes smart remaining in the shade (Picture: RSPCA)

Another guy who takes advantage of the shade (Picture: RSPCA)

Top tips for pet owners in hot weather • Don’t let your pet get sunburnt – use pet-safe sun cream.

• Ensure animals have access to shade and fresh drinking water.

• Keep fish tanks out of direct sunlight and top up water levels of ponds.

• Wrap an ice pack or frozen water bottle in a tea towel for your pet to lie on.

• Use cold treats from the fridge for added moisture or make an ice lolly from pet-friendly ingredients.

The snaps, which were taken at RSPCA centres and branches across England and Wales, showed animals splashing in pools, eating pet food ice cubes and relaxing in the shade.

Some of the pets relaxing included Jess, a white and tan Staffordshire bull terrier, Miley, a black and white staffy and Storm, the German Shepherd takes a dip in the pool.



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A dog cools down (Picture: RSPCA)

It has been really hot this week (Picture: RSPCA)

Another dog tries to get some relief from the heat (Picture: RSPCA)

RSPCA staff will need to continue using their tricks as the scorching weather is set to continue into the weekend.

It was the hottest temperature of the year for the fourth day in a row yesterday as the mercury soared to 33C (91.4F).

Here are some other top tips for keeping your dog cool in the hot weather.

And if you fall in love with any of the animals in these pictures you can visit the RSPCA’s website and possibly arrange to adopt them.

Pet food ice cubes are also popular (Picture: RSPCA)

A cat chows down on some cooling pet food (Picture: RSPCA)

This dog doesn’t seem to mind the heat (Picture: RSPCA)

They love the sunshine too (Picture: RSPCA)