Above all else I am a father to two fine boys, and with Father's Day upon us, and with one of my boys coming to Meaford for the weekend, I have been thinking about all of the things that being a father has brought to my life.
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As we continue to head full-steam towards summer, we all, at times, need to take special precautions to limit our exposure to excessive heat. This is especially true for dog owners, as the sad reality is that too many dogs suffer the effects of overheating each summer. This is largely because their owners failed to recognize the signs and to take early and preventative action.
In 1999 I first wrote this article as a tribute to my father and father-in-law. It is reprinted today – updated – due to the many requests and positive feedback that I have received.
Happy Father’s Day to all!
