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DogDaz Zoo: SummerTime

Hi. Jolie here reporting for the DogDaz Zoo.

I know that we don’t get spring anymore in the mid-Atlantic, but it seems like we went straight from freezing to boiling in one day. They say we are under something called a ‘heat dome’ this week and that the temperature will be hot-hot-hot. Mom thinks it is best to stay inside. We like to nap in the warm grass in the sunshine but she doesn’t let us do that for more than a few minutes at a time. She is especially afraid that I will get a sunburn because I have a short haircut and my skin is exposed. But even Bearnard, the black fur monster, loves to lay in the sun. Doesn’t he get hot?

K8 caught some pictures of me talking to Mom in her office. I like to get on the ottoman, right behind her desk chair, and paw at her to pay attention to me. Beary would not be so bold. I have to do it for the both of us. “Please, Mom. Stop what you are doing and play with us. Or better, give us cookies!!”

The summer is now upon us, as we have passed the Summer Solistice this week. These long days are confusing, as I want to go to bed but it is still light out. And, it is so hot in the mornings, that Mom has to walk us way early so our paws don’t burn. And also because we littles over heat qiuckly. The other day she had to carry me twice because I just didn’t want to walk any more. I am a delicate flower. Bearnard is too, but he refuses to admit it. When he gets home from a walk he drinks a whole bowl of water. Me? I just eat more cookies.

Stay cool – your friend, Jolie Olie

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on June 22, 2025 in Animals, Dogs

 

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Thankful Thursday: Happy Summer Solstice

Why do dogs like to lie in the hot hot summer sun? This HEAT DOME is terrible. We walk at 6:00 in the morning before the air and pavement get paw-burning hot. Mom said that the pavement is very hot on paws even if it is only in the high 70s. Humans should put their hands on the ground for 5 seconds to see how it feels to them before taking us on a walk.

With the rising sun behind us, we still monitor what is happening on the street early in the day. Mom does not let us stay out too long later on because it is really bad and we have trouble breathing in the heat.

Ducklings in the pool; they were too little to get out.

Mom let these ducklings swim in the big pool, so why can’t we?

Happy Solstice – How are you staying cool? (Or Warm if this is your winter :-))

 

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on June 20, 2024 in Dogs

 

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Caturday: Noel’s Summer Solstice Celebration

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Happy Summer!!!

Have a wonderful Caturday.

I cannot imagine a life without cats.

Just another CATDogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on June 22, 2019 in Cats

 

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Black and White Sunday: Summer Solstice 2015

 We love to celebrate the first day of summer with a nice long walk.  6.21.15 In the grass

We hope that you are enjoying your day, whatever you are doing and wherever you are.

Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year.  What are you going to do with the extra hours of light?

Have a wonderful Sunday!

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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 ❤

 
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Posted by on June 21, 2015 in Dogs

 

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