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      • The Rusty Fund >
        • Rusty's Pet Tails
      • Save the Kittens
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      • Community Cats >
        • Understanding Feral Cats
        • How to Trap a Feral Cat
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          • Kill That Lawn
          • Songbird Concert Tips
          • Holiday Trash
          • Alert Your Birds
          • Water to Help the Critters!
          • Bread is for Sandwiches
          • No Dogs Allowed
          • Repurpose to Feed the Birds
          • GoNative
          • Netting It Out
          • Balloons
          • E-Waste
          • Organic Food
          • AllThatGlitters
          • Fly Strips and Glue Traps
          • Toxic Household Products
          • Recycling Pumpkins
          • Tree Trimming Tips
          • Saving Venomous Species
          • Think Biodegradeable
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The Dog Days of Summer

The phrase “Dog Days of Summer” originates from ancient Rome and refers to the sultry summer days during the months of July and August. The Romans referred to the dog days as dias canicula ras and associated the hot weather with the star Sirius. They considered Sirius to be the "Dog Star" because it is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major (Large Dog). It is also the brightest star in the night sky.

During the hot summer months up here in the Sierra Foothills, it is always good to remember not to leave your dog in a parked car. On a 78 ° day, the temperature inside a parked car can soar to between 100 and 120 degrees in just minutes. On a 90 ° day, the interior temperature can reach as high as 160 degrees in less than 10 minutes, even when your windows are cracked.

Planning a road trip with your dog? If your pooch is not used to going on longer car rides, take him or her for a few short rides before your trip, to get him accustomed. While roadtripping, remember to stop frequently for leg-stretching and exercise, water stops, and potty breaks. Bring along dry food, snacks, treats and some chew toys.

Don't leave home without these doggie travel essentials:

  • Medical and vaccine records, in the event of an emergency trip to the vet

  • Pet tags with your cell phone number in case your dog gets lost

  • Favorite toys that will help your dog feel at home

  • Your dog's meds, if applicable

  • Food and water, bowls, and a scooper or pickup bags

  • Leash ‒ your dog should always be leashed when out of the car

  • Doggie harness, safety restraint or travel seat

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