Dear Fwiend,WooHoo! School’s out fur Summer! (Cue Alice Cooper) We don’t go to school but with longer days, warmer evenings, road trips, beach days, mountain escapes, backyard adventures and lazy naps in the sunshine beckoning us, we feel like all da kiddos on Summer Break! We’re ready fur summer fun… …just as soon as we get our fledgling-turned-juvenile birdy — Lil’ Birb — off and flying. The short version of a very long story is that our neighbor’s dog discovered a young crow in an area where he certainly wouldn’t have survived. Naturally, we moved him into our backyard so his parents could continue caring for him nearby. Little did we know Lil’ Birb would still be here five weeks later! It turns out he was already developing avian pox, a contagious illness to other birds that can be especially dangerous for young birds. Fortunately, our little guy is one tough cookie. Instead of spending his days isolated indoors at a sanctuary, Lil’ Birb has been recovering in Zachy and Lovey’s first outdoor catio — a giant enclosed chicken coop where he enjoys fresh air, partial shade and daily visits from neighborhood birds and squirrels. Honestly, it’s a pretty sweet setup. Our hope is that once the pox clears, we’ll find a large protected outdoor space — perhaps a greenhouse or horse paddock — where he can strengthen his wing and practice flying. If that isn’t possible, Lil’ Birb may need to move to the veterinary sanctuary for additional rehabilitation and, hopefully, eventual release – but this will be away from home. We’ll keep you posted on his adventures. Regardless… Summer is here. We blinked and somehow we’re already in the middle of it. Summer always reminds us that some of life’s best memories aren’t expensive or complicated—they’re simply moments shared with those we love. This Summer, we’re dreaming about adventures big and small. 🐾 The Great Summer PawVenture ListDon’t let the world dominate your summer schedule! Instead, grab a piece of paper and brainstorm a Summer PawVenture Bucket List so you make sure you carve out time to do the things your heart desires too! Not a to-do list. A memory list. Some of ours include: ☐ Visit a place we’ve never been ☐ Revisit a favorite place ☐ Watch a sunset ☐ Eat outside ☐ Take a Sniffari somewhere new ☐ Find a hidden trail ☐ Have a picnic ☐ Read a book in the garden ☐ Take too many photos ☐ Make one unforgettable memory We Wuv our Bucket List Planner & Journal so much that we created a special Summer Edition to help you slow down, dream a little and make room for the moments that matter most. ☀️ Download My PawVenture Planner🌡️ Summer PawVenture Timing TipsOne of the biggest lessons we’ve learned is: Sometimes the best adventure isn’t somewhere new. Sometimes it’s returning to a place filled with memories. A favorite bench. Some places don’t feel like destinations. They feel like old fwiends. One of our favorite discoveries is that the same place can become an entirely new adventure depending on the season, the weather or, the hour of the day! If you have a favorite local spot, pawventure or pawcation destination, visit at different times or different months!
(Avoid Midday heat, sun, hot sand and hot pavement with your pup) 🌊 Bucket List Destination IdeasNew Places to Explore
🏡 Summer Fun at HomeNot every adventure requires a road trip. Some of our favorite summer memories happen right at home: ☀️ Backyard breakfast 🌻 Garden Sniffari, digging, planting, pruning 📚 Reading outside (don’t furget napping too) 🍉 Frozen dog treats 🌙 Stargazing 🦋 Butterfly watching 🐦⬛ Bird watching 📸 Backyard photos! 🏖️ Add a kiddie pool! 🌿 Garden NoteSummer can be stressful for pets. One of the best things you can do is create a shady “cool-down zone.” (Bonus: Near a rosemary plant – see last month’s love letter fur details)! A comfortable resting spot, fresh water, and a little time outdoors during the cooler parts of the day can make all the difference. Sometimes the best adventure is simply enjoying where you already are. 💌 We’d Love to Hear From You!What’s on your Summer PawVenture Bucket List? Are you visiting somewhere new—or revisiting a favorite place? Click Reply and let us know! 📚 From Scooby’s Garden Bench to Your HomeIf you’ve been enjoying these little letters, you may love the book that started them. Inspirations from Fwiends is a collection of Scooby and Mom’s photos, along with notes from fwiends, straight from Scooby’s Favowite Garden. We’ve received messages from fwiends who say they read one page before bed each night—like a devotional or gentle reminder to slow down and notice life’s little gifts. And that is exactly what we hoped for — a little reminder to slow down, notice life’s little gifts, and carry a bit of Scooby’s love with you.
🌞 Until next Wuv Letter, dear fwiend —Remember…Summer doesn’t have to be perfect to be memorable. Take the trip. Visit the garden. Watch the sunset. Go on Sniffaris. Make the memory. With love, the furSmith Family 🐾 and happy tails from heaven, P.S. If you know someone who loves animals or might need a little encouragement, you’re welcome to forward this so they can join our Fwiend Mail.
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