30 Dogs and Cats Who Are Living Their Best Lives This Summer
Houzz readers shared pictures of their pets staying active, enjoying the outdoors and taking advantage of the season
As summer winds down, it’s easy to want to turn our attention toward fall, focus on what’s next. But before we do, let’s take a moment to savor one of summer’s joys — more time with our pets! We asked you to share your best photos of your pets celebrating summer. We wish we could include them all, but here are 30 summer-loving cats and dogs that caught our eye.
2. Just a few blocks from their house in Livingston, Montana, Donald’s malamute Pakak takes a dip in the Yellowstone River. Pakak “means ‘mischievous/digging’ in Inupiaq,” Donald says. Makes you wonder what else this pup got up to on the outing.
4. For some lucky dogs, a place to exercise and stretch their legs can be as close as the backyard. For Amber Hopman’s Australian Shepherd Tucker, close access to open space means he can play fetch for hours in the backyard.
13. While some dogs will jump into the pool at any opportunity, others might prefer to stay a little drier. “Cheeto loves his floaty,” owner Casa Costalota says.
15. Other pups just need their own space to rinse off. Owner Paige Riopelle explains that “Blue likes to stay cool in a pool.”
23. Not everyone loves the full blast of summer sun. Here, psychdesign’s pooch Penny enjoys poolside lounging from the shady comfort of a patio umbrella.
29. Sheri Schneider’s dog Chica made sure to dress her best for a ride in the Fourth of July parade. Those pink shades perfectly complement her white fur and pink ears.
30. Stacia Soeldner’s pooch Eddie enjoys time on his favorite green couch, even if it’s not exactly where he wants to be. “Eddie is longing to be outside,” she says. Just look at that face!
See more great pets: Thanks to everyone for sharing your photos here. Feel free to add your pet photos in the Comments too, and happy end of summer!
See more great pets: Thanks to everyone for sharing your photos here. Feel free to add your pet photos in the Comments too, and happy end of summer!
1. In many parts of the country, summer means showstopping color in the garden and nature. Here, “Lupine and Beatrix [are] savoring the Colorado wildflowers,” says Houzz associate editor Suzanne Ennis.