Thankful Thimble Thursday: Christmas in July

Hello and happy Thursday! As always, Thimble is happily here and ready to participate in Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.

Today, Thimble is not only grateful for Christmas in July, but also for the year round Christmas tree that stays up in this here human's bedroom.

I started leaving that tree up all year because, when she was younger, Eddy loved climbing the Christmas tree so much that I felt awful taking it down. So, I left one up in my bedroom for her. Now Thimble is also thankful it's there all year long, and she often sits on the cat tree there to keep the Christmas tree company. She also loves bestowing the Christmas tree with lots of cheek rubs.

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Now, of course, 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. _________ is my favorite kind of cake.

2. The best part of my week was _________.

3. I _________ in a room full of strangers.

4. If I opened a restaurant, it would be called _________ and would serve _________.

We'll see you tomorrow, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

Keeping with Thimble's theme of Christmas in July, here's a festive summer doodle from a few years ago.

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Tip of the Day

When there's rain rather than shine, it can often make it difficult to take our pups or outdoor kitties outside. For those furbabies who might need to go outdoors, such as for a bathroom trip or a walk, you can try to find ways to keep them as dry as possible in the rain. Did you know that there are indeed products on the market specifically designed to help keep your pups or even kitties dry? For example, there are leashes available that have umbrellas attached to them, so that your furbaby can stay dry beneath the umbrella while on their leash in the rain. In addition, there are also rain ponchos available for pets. With such products, you of course have to ensure that you get a product that matches your furbaby's size, and also that the item doesn't scare or agitate your pup or kitty.

There are also, of course, other options for helping your furbabies stay dry when they go outdoors in the rain. You can try the simple trick of holding a typical umbrella over your furbaby. Another option is to have an area of your yard that stays dry, such as beneath some sort of canopy, where your furbaby can comfortably enjoy the outdoors even in the rain. For furbabies who might refuse to go outdoors in the rain, yet who are not litter box trained, you can also train them to use pee pads in the house if plausible or if in dire straits. So, there are a variety of ways to potentially help furbabies stay dry in the rain, which is especially crucial for those who go outdoors to use the restroom yet who also don't like getting wet. Simply take into consideration what methods might be most useful for your particular situation, and then try viable options until you find a solution that works best for your furbaby and yourself.