Linda's Lane - August 2026

Hi.

August is here again, and so far this has been one of the hottest

summers we have had. Please, please watch out for the strays, and

remember to carry dry food, as moist food will spoil in the heat. A cold bottle

of water will also be helpful. Also, remember to bring something to put the

water in. You can make a bowl from aluminum foil wrap, which you can fold

in your bag. It is just as difficult for the strays to find these necessities in the

hot weather, as it is in winter. They will be most grateful for your help.

A reminder that this month, on August 15 th , we also celebrate

International Homeless Animals Day. If you are thinking of getting a new

pet, please consider adopting from a shelter, rather than buying one from a

pet store. There are so many wonderful animals in the shelters that are

deserving of a good, loving home. You should also consider adopting from

Animal Care and Control, and ASPCA, as by doing so, you can save lives.

There are other shelters in the five boroughs of New York that you can adopt

from also. If you are interested in contacting them, please feel free to call me

Monday to Friday, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm (718-332-3956), and I will be

happy to help you. If you do not reach me, please leave a message and I will

return your call as soon as I can, usually by end of day. I will call you back.

To those of you that live outside of the New York area, please adopt from your

local ASPCA. There are many rescue groups that are 501(c)3, that hold

animals for adoption. You can google them in your area.

As I said above, this is the hottest month of summer so please remember

that extreme heat is just as bad for animals as it is for us. Please remember

to carry water with you for your pet. It is important to keep them well

hydrated in the warm weather. Also, NEVER, EVER leave a pet or a child

in a parked car in the heat, as this can lead to tragic results. If you see a

child or pet left in a situation like this, please don’t ignore it – notify someone

immediately.

That’s all for now, but I’ll be back next month. Enjoy the rest of the

summer!

Till next time.