Happy #NationalDogDay

Happy National Dog Day to all my dog-loving readers and followers! #HappyNationalDogDay

Hobie and Charlie holding paws

Charlie, Petey (and Cooper on the floor)

Petey, Charlie and Cooper

Hector and Newman

Got dogs? Did you know that the “dog days of summer” refer to the Dog Star, Sirius, which is present in the northern hemisphere during the months of July and August? Well, it’s true! The astrological alignment is said to create thunderstorms and heat , resulting in the miserable days of summer in our part of the galaxy. Right here in South Carolina, I’m happy to say that we are getting a much-needed break from the heat this week. It almost feels like fall out there — almost. But the humidity broke and we’ll take it, as SC can be one of the most humid places in the southern U.S.

Last month in my MailChimp newsletter, I wished a Happy GotchaDay to my cat, Tux! Well, this week, he is the featured kitty on Substack’s “MeowStack”. Look for the MeowStack post August 27th. For now, here's the most recent photo of Tux.

The one, the only, Tuxie-Doodle!

More news! If you follow me on Substack (and if you don’t, why not?), you may have seen my post earlier this summer asking readers if they’d like to see my memoir about my “heart dog”, Hobie (he’s the dog wearing the glasses in my TravelingDogLady logo). The feedback was very encouraging, and I have almost finished the book which I started writing eleven years ago in 2014. It isn’t available yet, but should be by the end of October just in time for the howl-idays. I’ll let you know as soon as it’s available on Amazon (there will be a Kindle version). For now, here’s a teaser: a mock-up of the cover. Stay tuned!

Dear Hobie coming soon!

Road Trip! New traveling with dogs posts -- coming up this fall!

A word about pets in need: Shelters around the United States are bursting at the seams with surrendered animals. If you can find it in your heart, and if you have the time and money, adopt a shelter dog or cat. If you already have pets, remember it’s a commitment for their lives. You have them for a short time, relatively speaking. They only have you. Adopt, foster, volunteer or donate. No gesture to assist the shelters is too small.

Until next time

 Thanks for reading and following