It’s for the dogs this time of year

The super big, the mighty small, and dear

Fluffy, long, and short-haired, too

They’re loyal friends, to me and you

Some love bathing, in spots of sun

Other ones water, for splish-splash fun

Doing tricks (or not) to get some treats

Including ice cream, cold and sweet

New toys, chewy and squishy

Days at the beach, sandy and fishy

Guard-dogging, at doorbell chimes

Car windows down, it’s ear-flapping time

Dreaming on repeat, barking in their sleep

Zoomies in the morning, summertime, it’s never boring

It’s for the dogs, this time of year