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Season1255, YouTube It's summer, you guys. True, we're three weeks away from the actual summer solstice, but everyone knows the "official" starting day of the season doesn't mean anything. Like anyone's going to wait until the end of June to start having summer fun. Memorial Day has passed, and that means it's time to put on your shorts and flip-flops and head down to the beach or pool to get tan and maybe have a swim. Or if you're more the draw-the-shades-and-hide-from-skin-cancer type, it's time to crank up the air conditioner and hunker down for a few months. But that doesn't mean you can't still go for a swim... in your mind! This cute puppy has the right idea. He might be afraid to ...

Although this haircut is certainly eye catching, it might not be the best thing to beat the heat. cindy47452, Flickr As the summer heat escalates to oven-like temperatures, the thought of donning a fur coat may be unbearable. So how can you help ease your dog's discomfort during sweat-inducing heat spells? Paw Nation spoke with Beth Recchia, Owner and Director of Furry Tails Grooming Salon and School of Pet Grooming and Kathleen White, Owner of The South Carolina School of Dog Grooming about how to groom your dog's fur for optimal coolness. Here is the question everyone asks: Should pet owners shave their dogs for the summer? Some dog owners think their pooch would be more comfortable ...

This is the week when the heat of Summer slammed America in full force. To those of you on the East Coast especially, we know your pain. It's hot. It's sticky. It's miserable. And you're not wearing a permanent fur coat like your canine buddies. We are sure, however, that whether you are a dog or a human, you are probably just thinking about ways to keep cool. These hounds have some suggestions. There's something absurdly cute about a massive Newfie in a tiny kiddy pool. ...