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closeLast weekend some friends and I spent a beautiful warm summer day at San Simeon beach. We quickly found a spot and set up our chairs, towels and umbrella because the sand was hot!
As we were soaking up the sun we noticed a little dog holding up a paw and running as fast as he could from beach towels to shady spots under people’s umbrellas.
Then his owner came strolling by laughing that “his little feet were burning.”
After that we noticed that there were quite a few people walking their dogs on the beach — and all of the dogs seemed uncomfortable walking on the sand.
Many were trying to stand on towels or under umbrellas, and some were trying to drag their owners over to the outlet of water we were sitting by.
So if you’re planning to take Rover to the beach, please be aware of the hot sand.
Take off your flip-flops and try walking on the sand for five minutes; if it’s too hot for you, please think of your dog’s paws.
Also don’t forget to bring water along for your dog to drink. We get to go to the beach in bathing suits and shorts; your dog is wearing a fur coat and can easily overheat.
Upcoming events
Miller’s Equestrian Center and Sanctuary is hosting a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday at Applebee’s in San Luis Obispo.
The equestrian center riders will be serving and clearing tables.
All proceeds will go directly to the rescue of a horse.
The cost is $7 in advance or $10 at the door. Applebee’s is at 305 Madonna Road. For information, call 441-5029.
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The Feline Network has cats and kittens available for adoption most Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Petco in the Madonna Plaza Shopping Center in San Luis Obispo.
For information, call 549-9228 or visit www.felinenetwork.org.
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The North County Humane Society and Short ‘n Sweet Dog Rescue also hold an adopt-a-pet every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Petco in Paso Robles. For more information about the program, call 466-5403.
Jennifer VanderSmith is The Tribune’s pet columnist. E-mail her at pettales@thetribunenews.com.
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