This is a description of a wonderful summer camp hosted by the Kentucky Humane Society that I learned about by reading an article in The Courier-Journal out of Louisville, KY, and that my ever-vigilant friend Ann, author of A Nice Place in the Sun recommended:

Unlike any other children’s camp in the area, the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is happy to be hosting its 20th year of summer camps for young people! The ever-popular Animal Adventure Camp for children age 6-13 is offered weekly June through August. It’s a great opportunity for children to share their hearts with animals and learn at the same time! Join us in the fun!

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Summertime is the perfect chance to have some fun showing off how cute your pet is in dog clothes. People and their pets are out, and it’s a great time to socialize and turn some heads. A great thing about summer dog clothes is that they’re so versatile. There are many styles and colors from which to choose. Whether on the beach or at the park, dressing your baby in summer dog clothing gives you many options.

The varieties of dog shirts, jerseys, and raincoats are numerous. You have a choice from shirts with printed messages, polo shirts, tank tops, sports jerseys and just about any other shirt that a human could have. The sports jerseys even come with the logos of professional and college teams. As for the raincoats, these very useful pieces of summer dog clothing also come in a wide variety of colors and styles. They have different levels of thickness for the smaller dogs that get cold easily, but all of them help to keep your pooch dry, which makes everyone’s lives easier. Another important note to make is that putting dog shirts on your dog can help their health. Skin cancer is the most common cancer among dogs, and putting a shirt on them to block harmful UV rays can help reduce their risk.

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Summer is typically a time of great family fun and activity. The days are long and warm, the kids are on vacation, and the sun worshipers are out in full force. Unfortunately, the season also brings with it some very specific hazards - sunburn, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Not only are these hazards a threat to your human family, they can endanger the lives of your furry family members as well. As temperatures soar, your dog will need a little attention in order to ensure his safety.

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It’s always very important to keep your pets cool in the summer, especially if you live in really hot climates. And of course, you should never leave a pet (or child) in a car while you run into the store. It’s just too hot. Here are some good links to help you keep your pet cool for the rest of the summer.

10 hot products to keep pets cool. I think that they are all pretty cool, but I like the misting fan because it helps pets and people stay cool together.Here are some tips for keeping your cats cool. Did you know they sweat out of their paws?Some good tips for keeping dogs cool from About.com.And for the indoor pets, make sure they are able to get out of a sunny spot, and try to keep the indoor air at a comfortable tempature based on what kind of animal it is.

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