Dog Days of Summer

The dog days of summer are almost here. During this parching period Sirius, the "Dog Star," rises and sets with the sun from mid-July until September. This period is typified by the hot, sultry weather of July and August. You have probably observed how animals instinctively deal with the heat associated with dog days. Driving by country farms, you'll notice cows and other farm animals all gathered under the shade of a tree, not moving, sharing each other's company, much the same as people used to enjoy their front porches long before air conditioning.


This time of year is also a time for picnics, strolling through street fairs and just lounging with the family in the air conditioned comfort of home. Shown are Tucker, Sasha and Sugar doing exactly that in their Astrid Nicole Etcetera original bandana designs.