Louise didn’t look much different in summer 2013 than she does today – taking her usual 100 degree nap on the deck.
Too hot to move much.
Enjoy your Sunday.
This is part of the Black and White Sunday Blog Hop. Thanks to Dachshund Nola and Sugar for hosting.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
Tags: Animal, animals, Black and White Sunday, blog hop, cute dogs, dog, dog naps, DogDaz, Dogs, heat, Pet, pets, postaday, Summer
I know Mom speaks Cat because she clearly understands what I say. Mostly I talk about food – wanting it now, wanting more, wanting a snack… Sometimes I want her to scratch my head or my back. Sometimes I tell her to pick me up and turn me upside down, like when I was a baby, but I also tell her that I hate when she does that, until she cuddles me really close and I close my eyes and remember. Yup! My human understands me. – Noel, the Christmas Cat (aka Queen of the DogDaz Zoo)
I cannot imagine a life without cats!
Just another CATDogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
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There is just something so comforting about lying in the middle of all Peanut’s shoes. She is a shoe-aholic, Mommy says. I love all her shoes. The more I can lie on the better. A girl can never have too many shoes… to lie on.
This is a Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop. Thanks to BlogPaws for the hop. Head over there and see what they are blogging about.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Tags: Animal, animals, Blog, blog hop, dog, Dog People, dog rescue, DogBlog, DogDaz, Dogs, lorian lipton, Pet, pets, postaday, shoes, Wordless Wednesday
Approach Mommy’s office if you dare, you silly cats.
I have built a wall of my toys and I will defend them to the death.
Run you Felines, Run!
No one gets near Mom, or my toys….
unless I am sleeping…
or eating ….
or am distracted by something shiny.
What mischief did you get into today?
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Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Tags: Animal, animals, blog hop, dog, dog toys, DogBlog, DogDaz, Dogs, funny dogs, lorian lipton, Mischief Monday, Pet, pets, postaday
Louise stands at the edge of the deck for the longest time. I guess she is surveying her territory. On the other side of the pool is a busy bird feeder and there is always a lot of activity going on. This is a really good vantage point from which to see if the villainous squirrels are stupid enough to come into the area. I feel sorry for the squirrels in our yard because when I let the dogs out – zoom, zoom, zoom – they know just where the squirrels are going to be and they run them up the trees, fences, and power lines.
I love this shot because it really shows off Louise’s milky rear toes. The nails are white in those spots and black everywhere else.These are truly the DOGDAZ of summer.
Have a wonderful black and white Sunday!
This is part of the Black and White Sunday Blog Hop. Thanks to Dachshund Nola and Sugar for hosting.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Tags: Animal, animals, Black and White Sunday, Black Lab, blog hop, cute dogs, dog, DogDaz, Dogs, hound mix, Pet, pets, postaday, Sheltie, squirrels, sunflowers
If It’s a box – then I sits!
I cannot imagine a life without cats!
Just another CATDogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Tags: Animal, animal awareness, animals, box, Cat, Cat People, cats, caturday, DogDaz, lorian lipton, pets, postaday
I want to be as close to Mommy when she is working as I can. So I get right under her chair. Sometimes she doesn’t realize I am there and she rolls on me…. Ouch!!! It is worth it to be with her all day, don’t you think? – Sofie Bear
Happy Wordless Wednesday
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Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
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The incredible heat wave that is blanketing the United States continues. It is impossible to be outside for very long. Louise doesn’t care how hot it is, she still wants to go for her twice daily walks.
Here are my tips for taking your dog out in extreme heat:
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Walk early or late. Before the heat builds up.
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Know your dog, especially if they have those cute smushy flat faces, like pugs. Breathing can be hard on them in the heat. Heavy set dogs like Sofie with her massive coat of fur, should be outside for only short periods (20 minutes maximum).
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Dogs don’t sweat. Make sure to keep them hydrated. Check their gums and skin for signs of dehydration.
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Dogs cool from their paws and belly. Don’t waste water on the top of them.
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Jump from one shady spot to the next trying to avoid as much sunny street as possible. If you can’t go from shade to shade then try to walk on dirt or grass or at least move quickly.
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The dog understands that it is hot and will be fine with a shorter than normal stroll. (Or so I try to convince Louise.)
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Do regular paw checks. Hot paws are bad. Cool paws are good. Water down the paws immediately if hot. Touch your dogs paws at home to get a sense of what they feel like temperature wise when normal.
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We tend to take sit breaks in the shade, on the grass or dirt if we can. Sofie likes to dig down to the cool stuff. As long as it is not in someone’s yard, I let her dig away.
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Room temperature water is much better to bring than ICE. On a hot day, ice is toooo cold and could have a negative effect. Use your water bottle to cool paws and drink.
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Stay close to home. This way if you see the furry struggling, you can get home lickety split (aka – fast).
Sofie wants to plant herself next to the sunflowers and not move. Sounds like a plan to me!
What COOL mischief did you get into today?
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Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
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Sofie has very little patience in this terrible heat (105F degrees (41C) again today). I really cannot blame her, but I thought it would be cute to match her impatience with the impatiens plants. Another name for them is Touch-Me-Nots. That kind of describes how we all feel in this heat.
She’s losing her impatiens. Mommy made a funny. She was not amused.
Have a wonderful Sunday!
This is part of the Black and White Sunday Blog Hop. Thanks to Dachshund Nola and Sugar for hosting.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Tags: Animal, animals, Black and White Sunday, blog hop, cute dogs, dog, DogDaz, Dogs, Pet, pets, postaday, Sheltie
It is 105 F degrees today (41 C).
Nine doesn’t understand that he would hate it outside.
So, he is giving me that look.
You know the one.
The look that says, “how come you and the dogs can go outside but we cats have to stay indoors all the time.”
I hate when they give me ‘that look.’
Sorry lil’ boy, it is for your own good.
I cannot imagine a life without cats!
Just another CATDogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Tags: Animal, animal awareness, animals, Cat, Cat People, cats, caturday, DogDaz, lorian lipton, Multi-Cat Homes, pets, postaday
Louise stands at the edge of the deck for the longest time. I guess she is surveying her territory. On the other side of the pool is a busy bird feeder and there is always a lot of activity going on. This is a really good vantage point from which to see if the villainous squirrels are stupid enough to come into the area. I feel sorry for the squirrels in our yard because when I let the dogs out – zoom, zoom, zoom – they know just where the squirrels are going to be and they run them up the trees, fences, and power lines.
I want to be as close to Mommy when she is working as I can. So I get right under her chair. Sometimes she doesn’t realize I am there and she rolls on me…. Ouch!!! It is worth it to be with her all day, don’t you think? – Sofie Bear
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