Pearly White Woof Woof Wednesday

This photo might be blurry, but it seemed worth it. After all, Astrid thought she'd give you a smile today.

Astrid usually puts on quite a pouty show for the camera. Despite the sad looking pup that often gets posted here on our blog, more often than not, Astrid spends her day smiling like in that picture above. But, when the camera comes out, she just pouts and pouts. So, we hope you enjoyed this glimpse of Astrid's winning smile!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

Today's flashback is from a couple of years ago. Anyone remember this little kitty's library adventure?

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Tip of the Day

We are working through a series of tips on how to keep strays, ferals, and other outdoor furbabies safe and sound in the summer heat. We began this series of tips yesterday by discussing the importance of offering shaded areas, where outdoor cats or even dogs can stay cool. In this same line of thought, today we want to remind you to put necessities for outdoor furbabies in said shade. Whether you have shaded areas beneath trees or bushes, a table that offers shade, a summer shelter that offers shade, or something else similar, be sure that you place food and water in those shaded areas. This will ensure that animals outdoors can have food and water that is as cool and fresh as possible, and that they can eat and drink out of the sun.

In addition, try to offer somewhere comfortable for strays, ferals, and outdoor furbabies to rest in their shaded area. For example, you can place bedding or even a chair in the shade, so that strays and ferals can get comfortable while also remaining as cool as possible. Then again, keep in mind that many furbabies will not want to sleep on blankets or other potentially insulating material in the heat. So, also take this into consideration, and make sure that shaded shelter truly allows for cool and cozy safety and relaxation. All in all, in the hot summer months, don't just offer shade to strays and ferals, but also food, water, and other necessities in that shade.