Suns Out, Tongues Out: Your Pet's Guide to Owning Summer.

Dogs enjoying a splash pad

Ahhh, summer. That magical time when the days get longer, the ice cream trucks get louder, and your pet suddenly thinks they’re the star of a beach-themed music video. Whether you’ve got a floofy feline, a derpy doggo, or a sassy parakeet, one thing’s for sure: summer is THEIR season - and they’re ready to strut, sniff, and sunbathe their way through it.

Here’s what your pets would say if they had a blog. (Spoiler alert: they’re judging your SPF choices.)

Rule #1: The Sunbeam Belongs to Me

To the cat currently sprawled across the only sun-drenched square of the living room floor: we see you. You’ve turned into a solar-powered loaf. You're not moving, you're not blinking, you're just... radiating superiority.

Translation: If it’s sunny and there’s a patch of light, it’s no longer your furniture. It’s now the Royal Throne of Sir Whiskers, King of Sunbeams.

Dogs Be Like: “Let’s Touch Grass… For Three Hours”

Walks in the summer hit different. Especially if you’re a dog with an unhealthy emotional attachment to every single stick within a three-mile radius. Bonus points if they insist on rolling in something questionably organic the second you hit the park.

Pro tip: If your dog starts digging like they’re trying to reach Australia, it’s not personal. It’s just archaeology.

Summer Fashion, Pet Edition

Your pet doesn’t need clothes, you say? Tell that to the chihuahua in the watermelon-printed sun hat or the tabby cat with a custom sailor vest. Summer is peak outfit season—because if we’re going to be sweating, we might as well be fabulous.

Just don’t forget the matching bandana. Or the Instagram story. They’re influencers now.

"That Better Be for Me"

Let’s be honest: no snack is safe when summer hits. Ice cream? Gone. Watermelon? You’re being watched. Popsicles? Licked when you weren’t looking.

And if you don’t share? Prepare for the full power of the guilt stare. That deep, soul-searching look that says, “How dare you enjoy that without me, Karen.”

Splash Zone Engaged

Sprinklers? Awesome. Kiddie pools? Iconic. Hose water? Michelin-starred. Summer is basically one long opportunity for your dog to act like an unpaid lifeguard with no impulse control.

Cats, on the other hand, would like to remind you: water is an abomination, unless it's from a luxury fountain.

Final Thoughts from Your Furry Overlords

Summer is about slowing down, soaking up the sunshine, and watching your humans make questionable barbecue decisions. Whether your pet is a beach bum, a backyard adventurer, or an indoor AC enthusiast, one thing is true:

They’re living their best life. And probably shedding on your white couch while doing it.

So grab the treats, slather on the sunscreen (yes, even for some pets!), and let the summer shenanigans begin.