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It was stinking hot here today, so I got out the hose and the clam shell... Zed's job is to try to tell the water to go back into the hose... Harper isn't so fussed on this getting wet lark... ... and was rather concerned by Trouble's enthusiasm for the pool... Photos of Trouble thoroughly enjoying herself coming up...

This one is gold! Look mum - I can walk on water... wheee! T.

Awww... how sweet is she? T.

Oh I do - Tua my big black girl had a litter of 12 ... all black. ... and here's me thinking that I had my hands full when Trouble had 9... lol! All black then too... (Trouble is yellow - and looked to have been a right trollope with 9 black munchkins... *grin*) T.

Best get well vibes are coming at Puppy Sniffer from me and the 4-legged fans here... Oh... and little Harper sends her very best puppy breath kisses for making things feel better... T.

Awww... she's BEAUTIFUL! T.

If I have a single foster pup, I'll also put a largish teddy bear in their bed for them to snuggle up to - mainly for the comfort of a bed-mate similar to having a sibling to cuddle up to. This works pretty well to help settle them. T.

This happens a lot... and I reckon it's lovely that they think of the rescue dogs so kindly in their own time of grief. Yep - this one happens a lot too - but you have to admit, we do see a lot of things in rescue that the average pet owner doesn't. T.

Love this one!! T.

Note to self... have camera, have hose, have Labrador... need to buy sprinkler... lol! T.

I even encourage strange dogs to give me a kiss... I really don't mind it at all... Good thing too, because Katdogs' Stevie is forever giving me kisses when I visit there - and she can do one whole side of your face with one slurp! T.

I understand that fully Sheridan... I've owned intact dogs before, and been quite capable of preventing unwanted pregnancies. If I can manage it, then I'm pretty sure quite a few others can too... *grin* I will admit though, when I see other people out with their dogs, I will instinctively notice if a male is neutered or not... but it's not exactly a conversation starter... lol! I prefer my own dogs desexed nowadays - but that's my choice... T.

Well done!! T.

He wouldn't even follow the Frenchies under it? T.

21. You completely understand the first 20 things on this list... errr! 22. Your vet actually calls YOU for advice on certain diseases/conditions I think I'm "guilty" of pretty much all of the things on the list... but I wouldn't have it any other way... *grin* T.

My Lab makes the scariest noises when playing - but it's normal for her... and she's taught the camp dog and latest pup how to play "loud" tooo... nothing more annoying when I'm trying to watch TV and they are playing bitey face on the couch next to me... *sigh* T.

That scary water thing on the grass... he's looking at it as if to say "what the heck is that?"... lol! T.

The screaming... well... it comes down to who can last the longest... I foster pups, so occacionally I'll get a screamer... I just don't pay them any attention until they stop screaming. Unless they are really getting worked up to the point of hurting themselves while trying to escape their confines. Most pups work out pretty quickly that screaming for attention won't get them anywhere, but being quiet will get you coming to check on them MUCH more often... lol! I also have the luxury of having a granny flat out the back where I can set up their playpens. I stock the playpens with bedding, food, water, and a pile of toys - and they soon forget about asking for attention. I also have a quarter of my yard penned off as a dog yard - they have toys, bedding in a big shed, food, water, and usually I put more than one pup in there for playtimes. T.

OK - here are some of my Lab girl Trouble... ... and a couple of Pickles the disabled Camp Dog... ... and some of my fosters/rescues along the way... T.

What a handsome little man he is! T.

Izzy wins... lol! T.

I keep my dogs inside when I'm not home. Maybe the owner could try that? If they are worried about damage to the house while the dogs are in there, they could invest in a couple of large cage crates... T.

Finding a vet that will give you an account is way better than insurance... *grin* T.

Awesome job Holly's Mummy! T.

Thank your lucky stars there aren't 10 of them Tapua... *grin* T.