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Belly Scratches for the Dog Days of Summer

Eager to say hello on the docks of Menemsha.
Jeanna Shepard
Eager to say hello on the docks of Menemsha.
Jeanna Shepard
Who's a good boy?
Jeanna Shepard
Who's a good boy?
Jeanna Shepard
Permission to come aboard?
Jeanna Shepard
Permission to come aboard?
Jeanna Shepard
End of day stroll in Oak Bluffs.
Mark Alan Lovewell
End of day stroll in Oak Bluffs.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Doodle keeps cool in the shade in Menemsha.
Ray Ewing
Doodle keeps cool in the shade in Menemsha.
Ray Ewing
Nothing like a summer swim.
Tim Johnson
Nothing like a summer swim.
Tim Johnson
When I said I wanted a cone, I meant ice cream.
Jeanna Shepard
When I said I wanted a cone, I meant ice cream.
Jeanna Shepard
Matching bandanas for this pair waiting to board their ferry.
Jeanna Shepard
Matching bandanas for this pair waiting to board their ferry.
Jeanna Shepard
Easily distracted during bird watching.
Tim Johnson
Easily distracted during bird watching.
Tim Johnson
Best seats in the kayak.
Tim Johnson
Best seats in the kayak.
Tim Johnson
Jeanna Shepard
Jeanna Shepard
Is my order of fried clams ready?
Jeanna Shepard
Is my order of fried clams ready?
Jeanna Shepard
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Trying out the job as figurehead.
Jeanna Shepard
Trying out the job as figurehead.
Jeanna Shepard

They say those sultry August weeks are the dog days of summer. We're just glad to have our faithful companions with us.



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