It’s been up in the 90’s here lately, and when you’re covered in black fur that means it feels REALLY hot! So our farm collie, Toby, is always looking for the nearest patch of shade (between bouts of frenetic activity – liking chasing squirrels, or zipping through a pack of guineas so he can watch them fly, or … you get the idea).
We’ve got lots of huge walnut and oak trees in the back yard, so all the animals like to congregate there.
The notable exception to this shade seeking is the sun seeking turtles who seem to thrive on sunning themselves.
They have a new log to float on as the first eventually sank, presumably because the dead wood became… well, water-logged!
Around here the critters are either soaking up the sun or have it made in the shade, but they all seem to be enjoying summer.
