PawsOut

PawsOut is an educational tool designed to help dog owners make informed decisions about outdoor safety based on weather conditions and their dog's individual characteristics. KEY POINTS FOR REVIEW: - App uses the peer-reviewed Canine Thermal Model (Potter et al., 2020) (open source license) to estimate dog thermal response. - Shows multi-day risk forecasts with levels: Safe, Caution, Dangerous, Caution Cold, Severe Cold - Alerts users to check pavement temperature when hot conditions detected - Calculates personalized risk based on dog size, coat type, and muzzle length - No user accounts, logins, or authentication required - All data stored locally on device; location never logged or transmitted to our servers PERMISSIONS USED: - Location: Required to fetch real-time weather for user's area. Location is only used in real-time calls and never stored - Photo Library: Required to allow users to select photos for their dog profiles. Photos stored locally only DATA STORAGE: - All dog profiles, photos, and user preferences stored entirely on device - No cloud backup or server-side storage - Users can delete all data via Settings > Delete Data DISCLAIMERS: - Educational tool only, not veterinary advice - Not a real-time monitoring or alert system - Users must always supervise their dogs and exercise their own judgment - Recommends manual pavement testing (back of hand for 7 seconds) - References our Terms and Privacy Policy for complete legal information TESTING CREDENTIALS: No sign-in required — app works immediately upon opening.