BATH — “Dogs to the Rescue,” a puppet show about climate solutions, is coming to Patten Free Library in Bath on Aug. 3.

“Even though we’re supposed to be training them, dogs are quite good at getting us to do what they want,” said Dr. Wendy Ring, the show’s creator. “I just imagined how they could use a repertoire of ordinary dog behaviors to get the message across. Its a fun way to share all the things we can do locally to lower greenhouse gas emissions and build healthier communities.” And it’s effective. Ring says “After we do shows at schools, we ask the kids what to do about climate change, and they list the solutions right off.”

“We have two big reasons to care about this issue” said Dr. Rob Byron, internist/puppeteer. “First, we are already seeing patients with conditions caused or worsened by climate change. Tick borne diseases are just one example. Second, the things we need for a healthy planet, we also need for healthy people: clean air, healthy food, and active lifestyles.”

The doctors are part of Climate 911, a national network of health professionals who advocate for healthy climate solutions.