


It quotes a vet who calls throwing sticks a “violent incident.” There are many, many useful things in this book, and it’s illustrations are the thing that convinced me to include it. This book includes every single thing that could potentially be dangerous for your dog. Not gonna lie about this one… It was thisclose to getting cut from the list of possibilities. We’ve flipped through it and laughed dozens of times already! Pick up a copy of Shelter Dogs in a Photo Booth. It’s no wonder these dogs got adopted so quickly! In fact, the book shares the success stories of the dogs along with the photo series, which makes each page a true delight to read. The pictures are equally silly and sweet, and it’s truly remarkable how much personality she captured in each photo booth series. Photographer Guinnevere Shuster snapped photo booth shots of adoptable dogs at Utah shelters, and–of course–adoption rates skyrocketed. Honestly, you guys, this might be one of the cutest photo books I’ve ever seen. Shelter Dogs in a Photo Booth by Guinnevere Shuster But, unlike some of the other coloring books I’ve seen, this one at least keeps me entertained with the dog pics! This one’s also kid-friendly I recently passed along a copy and plan to pick up another for an upcoming kiddo birthday. Looks relaxing! But for me? I haven’t yet mastered the amount of focus required to complete one of these elaborate designs. In fact, I’ve seen many an Instagram this summer of folks coloring away poolside under an umbrella. I’m sure you’ve all seen the coloring craze, and how much better can it get with this intricate, darling dog version!? Here’s the thing about the “zen” coloring movement: Coloring isn’t a meditative experience for me. is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Then, at the very end of this post, there are chances to win all seven books!

With each, I’ve included a bit about each book, my Amazon affiliate link* to buy (though the library is a lovely place to visit on a steamy summer afternoon!!), plus why I included it on this list of essentials. Over the past few months, I’ve read and sifted through about a dozen pet-related book to create your essential summer reading guide! My goal was to narrow it down to six books, but… I ended up with seven (you’ll see why below). That means, on this longest day of the year, it’s light well past 10 PM! (Although… I have to get up crazy early to catch my flight for BlogPaws, so I might not get to enjoy the day as much as usual…)Īnyway, these longer summer days mean one thing: more reading time! I do love this day, though, because here in Indiana we’re at the western most point of the eastern timezone. Sure, today’s the official first day of summer, but it’s been hot and humid around here for weeks.
