First day of summer pictures from Best Friends

The dog days of summer are not yet upon us, but the first day of the warm season is! Enjoy these photos of the animals at the Sanctuary making the most of it.

By Jennifer Hayes

June 20, 2016

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Wow, it’s hard to believe that it’s summer already. However, here we are and Best Friends’ animal residents sure enjoy soaking up the rays, taking dips in the water and more. Enjoy the Sanctuary summer edition of funny pet pictures with captions.

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First day of summer, cat in sunglasses
Definition of cool cat = me.

First day of summer, Cowboy the horse at water trough
I guess you really can lead a horse to water and make him drink.

First day of summer, cat paws in the sand
Sand between my toes — not so bad actually

First day of summer, black cat in sunglasses
Waiter, could I have another iced tea, please?

First day of summer, Bob the cat at "beach"
Don’t even think of splashing me!

First day of summer, Sunshine the dog offlead
Weeeeeeee!

First day of summer, dog shaking water
Oops, did I spray you? Hee, hee!

First day of summer,, running dogs
You can’t catch me.

First day of summer, Sprocket the pig in sunglasses in a pool
Dogs drool, pigs rule!

First day of summer, pig playing in a pool
Life is a beach.

There’s an apple down there?

First day of summer, Seppi the cockatoo with sunglasses
That’s a very well thought out plea about why I should give you back your sunglasses — but no.

First day of summer, dogs playing in the water
Oh boy — wait till all three of us get back in her car. Hehehehehehehe!

First day of summer, rabbit drinking water
Don’t forget to stay hydrated.

First day of summer, dog jumping into a creek
Cowabunga!

First day of summer, dogs running in the sand
Catch me, catch me if you can.

First day of summer, Dru the dog shaking water
I don’t know whether I’m coming or going.

First day of summer, Mindy the dog going into the water
Don’t judge. I can lay down to drink if I want to.

First day of summer, horse going to eat watermelon
Mmmm, my favorite

First day of summer, putting sunscreen on Hazel the pig who is wearing sunglasses
Don’t forget the sunscreen.

First day of summer, goats playing around
And then on day eight of my vacation we went to ...

First day of summer, Haley the dog in front of a sunset
But I don’t want to go home yet.

First day of summer, terrier type dog in front of a waterfall
It’s OK. Can we get an ice cream now?

First day of summer, cream cat in sunbeam
Gotta catch those last rays of the day.

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Photos by Best Friends staff