Another Thankful Thimble Thursday in the Sun

It's Thursday, and Thimble is of course ready for Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.

Thimble's thankful things have been pretty similar most weeks lately, but that's because she's a girl who loves the simple joys of life. And so, as is often the case, today Thimble is grateful for sunshine and window seats.

Of course, both Thimble and I are also grateful for how adorable she is. Honestly, just look at that little mouth and nose!

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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. My preferred method of procrastination is _________.

2. I always procrastinate when I am supposed to _________.

3. My goal of _________ is going really well.

4. If I opened a _________ shop, I would name it _________.

We'll see you tomorrow, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

I mentioned yesterday how I'm craving autumn and Halloween, and so I'm feeling inspired to scribble up some new spooky doodles of a slightly summery sort. As I work on those, we're sharing some flashbacks in that same vein.

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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.