It’s hot—real hot—and the city’s fluffiest residents are feeling it. In Mark Ulriksen’s witty New Yorker cover from August 13, 2007, tongues are out, ears are flopped, and every windowsill is claimed by a panting pup dreaming of a romp in the park.
A row of classic apartment windows reveals the scene: bulldogs, terriers, and golden retrievers lean against the glass, eyes full of longing and tails mid-wag. And while the dogs wait it out, one very smug cat lounges in the only breeze in sight—cool as can be.
The puzzle Dog Days is a lighthearted tribute to city pets and summer swelter. It’s full of personality, charming details, and that unmistakable “August in the city” feel. A must for dog lovers, cat sympathizers, and anyone who’s ever spent a summer day staring out the window, waiting for the world to cool down. Hot town, summer in the city—one puzzle piece at a time.
