Dog Days of Summer, according to Websters Dictionary: “the hot and humid period of summer between early July and early September.”
Dog Days of Summer, according to me: having my canine friends come to visit!
First up, SOPHIE RAE!

In July, Sophie came to Newtown for the first time with my son and his fiancée. She is a white golden retriever, is the youngest of our doggies, and just so happens to be turning two today. Happy Birthday, pretty girl!

She had lots of fun exploring Perry’s Point, and even went to Bennett Island with us via the sandbar.

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Our next visitors were my daughter and her family in August, and of course they brought ARCHIE!

Archie is six years old, and has visited us before. He beat himself out every day running around the Point, and also went on the sandbar to Bennett Island with us.

He was particularly obsessed with this “ball” while he was here:


Archie always loves to come see us.
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My sister and her husband were our third visitors. They spent Labour Day weekend with us, with Abbey and Jaxon in tow!

Jaxon is twelve:

…and dear little Abbey is sixteen!

These dogs are more laid back, as you may guess.


But they did go on an adventure to Windmill Bight Park in Lumsden with us, to enjoy some fun in the sun and sand.
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Even though everyone knows I’m a cat person first and foremost, I do love and enjoy being around any animal. Thanks so much for making the trip, my loved ones and your pooches! 💕🐾❤️
What a wonderful interpretation of “dog days.” A post that made me smile, Jennifer. What fun.
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I’m happy I made you smile, Diana. Btw, you made me smile too with your last post. I couldn’t agree with you more. 🩷
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Thanks. I just needed to put that out there. My contribution to sanity. ❤ ❤ Hugs.
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Aw, what beautiful doggos!
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Aren’t they, though?
Luanne, I’m so sorry about your cat. Hugs. 😢
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These are the kind of dog days I would love 🙂
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They brought much joy to those days, Andrea. 🙂
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Do you have any cats currently? Just wondering how they got along with the dogs, if you do.
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Hi Marie. No, Vivian passed last November. So the visits were decidedly stress free in that regard.
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Adogable.
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Thanks, Cindy. 😄
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Love the pictures of those beautiful dogs! Our dog Pistol, who died a few years back, would’ve loved visiting your house.
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Thanks, Connie. It was certainly a fun post to make. I’m so sorry about Pistol. 😔
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Dogs can bring so much happiness and joy into a persons life
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That’s what makes them so special. 🥰
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It’s always fun to have well behaved visitors no matter what species they are!
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So true, Kate. The hair they shed all over is temporary too! 😄
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Clearly, these are terrific dogs.
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I couldn’t possibly argue with you on that, Neil. Thanks. 🩷
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I’m with you–a cat lover who also loves dogs. They are all precious, but Jaxon and Abbey stole my heart. How lucky to have all the doggy visits!
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We have that love in common, I know, Lois. And as much as I still miss my kitties, the visits were easier and more enjoyable without worrying about the dogs interacting with—and chasing—them. This could be the summer that stands alone in that regard!
My sister’s dogs are very quiet and gentle. A lot of that comes with age, though, I suppose. 😀
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We had a lovely visit and the doggies agree! Great to see you both 😘
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Thanks, Lynn. We had a lovely time with you all. ❤️
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Lovely to see your doggie visitors enjoying the sea air and outdoors!
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Thanks, Val. We had incredible weather for the most part this summer, but the highlights were the doggies! Great fun. 😊
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Isn’t it wonderful to have these delightful fur babies in our lives. I like that you wrote a post on them too. I love all of yours but sixteen year old Abbey is such a darling. xo
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Hey Darlene! Great minds, hey? 😀
We loved hosting these lovely dogs. Abbey has been around the longest, so it may be her final visit out here. But you never know!
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What a treat, Jennifer, to get all these wonderful doggy (and human ) visitors! Great photos! I can see that all the canines enjoyed their outdoor time.
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So glad you liked the photos, Dave. Dogs are wonderful with their attitudes of “Let’s go! I’m game!” 🐕🦺🐾
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Yes! 🙂
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