Make sure that if your pet is kept outdoors, there is plenty of Fresh water and that your pet can get to shade. Don't assume that the kids are taking care of it, MAKE Sure. Pets can and do get HEAT STROKES and it will kill them.
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS IN THE CAR. If you are in the car 2 minutes with the air conditioning off, the temperature in the car ( even with windows open) will increase by 10 degrees hotter than the outdoor temp. So if it is 90, your car is 100. WHOA