It's Hot for Dogs, Too.

The summer heat has been nearly unbearable, even for those of us who enjoy the heat.  Recently, I read a very sad newspaper article about a man who went for his daily run with his two dogs, but on this day, the dogs became severely overheated.  One recovered, but the other one died.

Since I had been making Cool Ties for people, this was the motivation I needed to get going on a canine version.  I had been thinking about the needed modifications, and it was time to act on those thoughts.  Bandannas in many colors were re-purposed, pockets stitched in and gel crystals added.  The hydrated cooling gel covers the dog's neck and chest, and is either tied or clipped on top.

Thanks to Cooper (and Heidi) for modeling for me!  (note:  Pictured Cool Collars have not been hydrated.  They were photographed dry.)