Here is a question for “Check It Out” followers: has the world gone barking mad? I ask this because let’s face it, life is pretty ruff right now. OK, hold the bone. Has this librarian left her doggone mind? Don’t I mean “rough” instead of “ruff”? Not today, dear readers, so just sit and stay with me. I beg of you.
If you’ve picked up a doggie vibe, congratulations — you’re on point for National Mutt Day! Celebrated twice a year, in July and December, National Mutt Day reminds us to embrace and save the adorable and lovable mixed breeds of man’s best friend.
Nothing against pure-bred pups, but mutts are some of the best pets for families. Here’s the bad news: shelters are mutt-full. But here’s the good news: adopting a mutt from a shelter or animal rescue organization is guaranteed to make you go from barking mad to mad for barkers.
In honor of these lovable hounds, I encourage you to check out pooch-themed books from the public library. All of today’s suggestions are recently published and just waiting to be adopted, er, checked out by friendly readers. Wowsers to bowsers!
