It's been a tad bit sweltering here in Chicagoland the last few days with temps in the 90's and heat indexes in the 100's. We went from an early June where we had lots of 70 degree days and grumbling of "when is summer ever coming?" to BOOM! SUMMER IS HERE! Now start sweating.
One sure way to keep my setters cool is a little Pup-sicle action in the back yard. Kool-Dogz is a handy little product ~ just add water and things dogs like and freeze the handy mold, pop it on the metal stake included and fun ensues! Backyard Dog-sicle Time! (to get one for your lucky pooch try www.kooldogz.biz/ or amazon.com) Fiona, Dugan and Caelan like theirs with some Kong Toys, a marrow bone, baby carrots and today... fresh sliced peaches. (what was handy in the fridge) Great way to chill out and give your dogs something cold and fun to work on in the yard. In the very least it kept Fiona entertained and out of my plants for a few hours. Her pursuit of a bunny on the other side of the fence resulted in some uprooted Sea Oat grass and the demise of my brand new Trumpet Flower plant yesterday. I don't think the garden center takes back destroyed plants due to setter digging, although I'd gladly shop at any store that would include that in their purchase guarantee!
WOW that is such a great idea!!! It's been 97 degrees in Florida the past few weeks, but feels like 110 degrees! I know Hera (my pug) would LOVE this! :)
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