Apparently you do not have A/C at work, Kirsten! Here it's quite frequent to have it in offices. In my office I am almost freezing if I stay too long behind my computer and if I close the door And believe it or not, but after some time you do not realize anymore how the real temperature outside can be. It is always a surprise when you go outside the building in the evening.

Having cool air the whole day makes the heat easier to stand when you go back home, because your body do not have to fight permanently against the high temperature.

You can also take cold showers at home, it helps a bit, but the effect does not last long. My mother who has heart problems and cannot stand the heat anymore does it several times a day when she does not feel well.

Poor you and your kitties, I hope you feel better soon!