Thankful Thimble Thursday: Closed Doors and Crowns

Hello, friends! It's Thursday, and so of course Thimble is here for Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.

Thimble found out that yesterday pup Astrid got to share a fun little blooper. So, today, Thimble wanted to do the same. In line with the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop, Thimble is beyond grateful that she's adorable even when she's blurry and looking a little silly. You know, like when she has to remind her mom that it's illegal to close a door in any way whatsoever that keeps a kitty out.

Indeed, this here human made the grave error of closing that there door far enough that Thimble couldn't pass through. Shame on me.

Don't worry, Thimble was granted access right after these shots were snapped.

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Now, let's share the fill-in statements for tomorrow's Friendly Fill-Ins challenge. My amazing co-host Ellen of 15andmeowing came up with the first two, and I came up with the second two.

1. Back in the day, _________.

2. _________ is an unconventional pet I would like to have.

3. Though _________ is my dream job, I'd also settle for working as _________.

4. I'd like to get _________'s autograph.

We'll see you tomorrow, friends!

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Doodle of the Day

As I've mentioned the previous days this week, I'm sharing some doodles that serve as fan art for a wild and crazy sci-fi/fantasy series of books I really enjoyed reading recently, these drawings of course starring my furbabies. One of the main characters in the books is a talking cat, and she ends up will all sorts of tiaras and crowns and necklaces and bracelets that give her special abilities. In this series of doodles based on these books, Thimble easily gets the most tame drawing, with her boasting one of the crowns and the pretty butterfly charm the book's kitty character acquired.

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Tip of the Day

As a followup to yesterday's tip on how to keep your furbaby cool if they are outdoors in the heat, we're here today to specifically talk about those walks you and your furbaby might take this summer. Especially on those days with extreme heat, it is safest to either limit or cut out walks, or to take them only when the day is at its coolest. For example, a very early morning walk or a late evening walk would be far safer than a walk in the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest and hottest. If a walk or bathroom break outdoors is necessary for your pup or kitty on a hot day, do consider taking a water bottle along to help keep your furbaby hydrated and cool.

It's not just the heat of the air that you have to consider with regard to summer walks, though. Pavement can reach literally burning hot temperatures in the summer sun. While us humans typically wear shoes to protect our feet, paw pads are exposed and can indeed be burned during exposure to hot pavement. If touching the pavement with your own hand leads you to conclude that it's burning hot, then indeed take that into consideration. This is one reason why it is incredibly important to plan walks and outdoor adventures accordingly during the summer months. If your pup or kitty does need to go outdoors in the extreme heat, and especially if the pavement feels hot to you, then try to avoid the pavement and instead head straight for the grass. Or, for those furbabies who will tolerate it, protective booties can be placed on the feet to keep them safe against the hot pavement.

In the summer, just as always, it's always better to be safe than sorry. That might mean skipping a walk on a scorcher or a day, or changing your walking schedule so that your furbaby is outdoors only when it is cooler. Always do what is best for your furbaby's health and safety.