Sadly, I see people walking their dogs in Phoenix when it is over 100 degrees outside. These are people who - giving the benefit of doubt - probably have not lived in the Valley very long.
If you can't hold your palm comfortably against the ground indefinitely, then it is too hot to walk your dog!! You have shoes. At these temps, your dog's feet will become painfully blistered, requiring a trip to the vet and follow-on treatment.
The ground surface temps may be as hot as 120 or more, while the near-ground temperature that the dog experiences is at least 11 degrees warmer than the temperature the person experiences!
Even worse and so tragically, really unconscious people may leave their pets (and even their children!) in cars in the summer in Phoenix, resulting in many deaths and serious injury each year.
If you see a pet in danger in a car, you can respond in various ways. Here is a great report from our local TV news about what you can and should do:
http://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/central-phoenix/what-to-do-if-you-see-a-pet-in-a-hot-car
May all beings be well and free of suffering and the causes of suffering! SVAHA
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Thank you for caring for animals!