If you have dogs you might want to take a look at this. I came across a page that you might want to look at as the weather heats up. It has been over 100° here for days and days. Looks to be a long hot summer ahead of us.
Thank you, Taria. When we take any sort of trip, I keep a water bottle and bowl handy to give Yogi a drink frequently; that's sensible enough but it had never crossed my mind to wet him down before he goes out in big heat and we're having serious stuff here. He's going to think we've lost our minds when he goes out and we sop him down with a wet towel but we can do that. I may wet me down too. This heat is mean. Polly
When it gets 'very' hot here (not as bad as yours can be, but bad for us), I get the garden hose out and spray all over the rabbit shed - mostly roof, but sides too. You can really feel the difference. They have terrible trouble with heat, because they can only lose heat via the few veins in their ears. Everything else is covered in fur - they don't have 'naked' pads (contrary to some toy makers' belief!). When it is really extreme, I take a plant spray and spray the backs of their little necks. . In message , Polly Esther writes
When I had rabbits, I would take the empty milk jugs, wash em out, fill them most of the way with water and freeze them. The rabbits loved them as "air conditioners" in the hutch. They'd lie on top of it and then as it cooled down, sometimes they would play with the half gallon ones.
Great idea! I'll try it (if we get any summer >gWhen I had rabbits, I would take the empty milk jugs, wash em out, fill them
Saw a gal walking her small black dog (Mr J says it was a Yorkie) yesterday in the 112° heat. Poor thing was panting and gingerly lifted its paws. Dang sidewalk HAD to be H O T H O T H O T. (Woman didn't look like one of those 'hoi poi' look at ME gals.....) My question...do they make boots/ Booties? shoes/ for lil pups like that so it CAN have it's walk and NOT burn it's paws?
Butterfly (I was sooooooooooooo tempted to have Mr Joe pull over and throw my water bottle at her....but then SHE'D probably have a drink and NOT share with her pup. Some ppl have NO CLUE.and she is one of them)
Yes, the do make dog boots. A Google search turns up 560,000 sites.
Or, Miss B could make some pooch boots with scraps!! Use left over bits of scrapped ironing board cover as innersole. Cut up old leather purses for the outer soles. ;) Better to toss those gently, than to trhow bottles and end up in the hose gow!
Here in Virginia I'm wondering what a 'hoi poi look at ME gal' is!! How would I know her if I see her?
Last weekend I saw a guy walking his Saint Bernard in our heat here. His dog had booties on, looked like toddler's sneakers from a distance. Dog didn't look like he was enjoying it very much - at 8AM when it is 90 degrees out, you shouldn't be out with your dog, regardless if is the time of day you walk him!
G> Saw a gal walking her small black dog (Mr J says it was a Yorkie) =A0yest= erday
First Off, one must go to stores like: Traders Joe's for groceries. There one is 'run over' by the perfectly coiffed, manicured, heavily perfumed, salon tanned, dyed blonde (mostly) women without a SINGLE wrinkle in their clothing (Makes me wonder if they wear their seat belts) and their necks, finners, and wrists dripping with the latest in jewels..bigger the better and the more, each bigger than the one before, on the neck/wrists. One mutters and complains that this is just NOT the freshest ...lettuce, to mah ta, or fish.....that one can find In...(city).... or...(Country)... Like YOU have to know where *I* live....only hang out here when I get bored routine. And if they bump into you. (think I previously told of the one about the older fella in the wheelchair run-in)
One must know that they ONLY came here cause their Chef FORGOT to get x amount for the party they are giving tonight.
Oh lordy, the 'air kisses' are to run and hide from when one sees an acquaintance. you can tell the local HPLAM gal as she is the one that WILL actually TOUCH the person she is talking to.
We go to this store for Shepherds Bread, once in a great while--when we are in the area for other things......mainly the only thing we buy there. When SIL comes, we get certain cheeses that she and Niece enjoy. (Thus my having time to observe)
Butterfly (I kid you not )
That makes me pretty darn mad. Stupid, selfish woman. Got no business with a Yorkie. Got no business with a pet unless it's a pet rock. I do wish you'd beaned her with the water bottle and rescued the Yorkie. Grrrrr. Polly
"Butterflywings" Saw a gal walking her small black dog (Mr J says it was a Yorkie) yesterday
My Bichon used to follow me out to the pool and would do a little tap dance with his hot little tootsies. I'd splash some water onto the deck so he could cool off. After a while he would decide that he'd be better off inside where it was cool, so he would give up his "watch" and wait for me indoors. He was such a darling. I still miss him.
We had the DGS for the weekend and put up a little pool for him under the big tree in the backyard today. It was 91 here and really humid. But he loved the pool - especially since Kirby decided it was the best place to be - right next to him IN the pool! They both had the right idea!
Alice, I do love your signature. It shows how much that little guy is loved and knows it. Ah, what confidence. It's a heart squeeze. Polly
"AliceW" We had the DGS for the weekend and put up a little pool for him under the
I did - several! But I don't think I got one with Kirby in the pool. He was bouncing in and out. I didn't want to leave the camera out in that sun very long and either my DH or I were out there as long as the little guy was in the pool. But I wanted to make sure I got some pix for his mom.
Thanks, Polly. He is such an old soul! He has sayings that are so sweet and we have adopted them. When I have something for him he always asks if it is a "cover my eyes". Translated: is it a surprise? He is the sweetest child! It is always a pleasure to have him around. Never a whine or complaint from him. His mom is responsible for that. She's done a good job! I like your expression - "a heart squeeze". He is that indeed!
When DD was in grade school, her best friend's family had several dogs..all rescued mutts. One of them would be frantic when the kids were out playing in the pool and splashing around. The dog would run around the side, barking and barking. Then he would jump in and push the kids to the side. After a while there would be a loud whine from the back yard....."Moooooooom....take Scooter inside, he's driving us crazy!!" It was pretty cute though.
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