I live in North Idaho, we have been having higher than usual temperatures lately. In other words been too darn hot. My neighbor has a golden retriever, and a black lab that comes to visit during the day while he is at work. He lets the dogs have a play day. Every day I will go turn the "kids" loose, let them run around a bit, then invite them into my place where the AC is running. They think that is A OKAY! My little dog, Lil Bit, aka Lil shit doesn't mind them too much. But if I sit in the recliner, she thinks she should be there in my lap. Then pretty soon, Cooper, the Black Lab thinks he may like to do that. Good thing he minds really well if I tell him to get down! I just love the dog, but he is a bit bigger than what I want sitting in my lap.
The other dog, the golden retriever, Scooter, is just content to come in and lay down. He is getting up there in years, and sometimes his hip bothers him, so I ask him if he wants to do something~ lots of times he says no, and ignores me. LOL He REALLY likes me when there is a thunder storm brewing. He will come and lean against me so I won't be afraid. He saves me
These two characters even get along with Kitty Joe, my 8 year old Tabby who is set in his ways. He will not back down from any of the dogs if they decide to play chase the kitty.. They have learned to leave Joe alone.
I hope everyone who is experiencing a hotter than normal summer takes into concideration their animals. It is too hot for them too.
Hot Dog 
