Just back from a wee break in Northumberland. It was a tad warm for a big guy like me. Pam and Ewen bought these fantastic mats to keep me cool. Scruffs cool mats. Bit odd at first but then I got to realise they were nice and cool. Slept well with my head on one and my back on the other. Lovely. We visited Alnmouth and Alnwick and lots of other places that had beaches and golf courses. Ewen was very happy. He likes "Links" courses apparently???? I went in the sea to cool down. Mirren wouldn't come in. Pam tried to get her in the water but she was scared of the waves. I don't know? Maybe this is my fault. Monty always told me to bark at the waves and let them know who is boss. Maybe I forgot to tell her. Our hotel was brilliant. The Craster Arms in Beadnell. It was very dog friendly. We weren't allowed to drink out of the water dishes though. Pam says she doesn't want a repeat of Durham! Pam and Ewen always travel with dishes and gallons of cold water for us when we go out in the summer so we are well hydrated. Lay about on the grass, in the beer garden. Really comfortable, apart from all these people coming up to pat me.
Mirren Wednesday 21st June
It was very warm. I can stay cooler than Big Boy. Quite like these new mats, I must say, but he needs them more than me. I was not getting the sea. Magnus thinks it's because I'm scared. I admit that these rolling waves of water disturb me but it's more the effect of salt on my hair I'm concerned about. That and getting sand in my paws. The hotel was very good and very comfortable. We were welcomed everywhere. In fact everywhere we went along the coast was very dog friendly. Great to be accepted as valued members of the community. Once again Magnus got a lot of attention. Cars stopping and people leaping out! Really. It happened twice. Pam says not to worry. I'm not as scared as him so I step forward for cuddles and people say "Hello" to me while he's trying to run away. He does get very stressed.
Magnus and Mirren
Can we just remind people that hot pavements, hot roads and hot sand can burn a dog's paws just like it can a person's.
Once again, please don't leave dogs in a car on a hot day. 12 minutes can kill a dog. Mind you, we've just found out that some humans leave their children in hot cars too. They died just like we would have done. Terrible.
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