It is that time of the year when many are working on their suntan. So it is that we caught Cleopatra during a moment in the sun. We call her Cleo for short, and she is one of the two French Bull dog mascots of the Applewood Manor bed and breakfast Inn in Asheville North Carolina.

It is not that unusual for Asheville estates or manors to have their own official canines. George Vanderbilt often had Cedric, a St. Bernard, by his side. And Cedric and his descendants had the run of the mansion’s first floor. Asheville is just a dog lover’s town. There is even an official Dog Welcome Center, Dog City, USA, across the street from the arcade. It is a place where your dog can get a fresh drink of cooling water from its doggie drinking fountains, pick up a free dog goody bag and, of course, take advantage of its public restrooms and potty areas.

Seeing her sister enjoying the sun, Pearl (mascot #2) decided to join her—but only after picking a cooler spot. You can read more about Cleo and Pearl by going to https://www.applewoodmanor.com/stories/cleo-and-pearl.

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