[MartinSE]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

They (who ever they are) say," it's the thought that counts". Truely, a nice and thoughtful gesture on OP's part. My caution is that if the water isn't kept constantly fresh it can be less than desirable for the fourlegged one you love. Left at the end of the driveway in the sun, no telling who or what has been using it ( birdbath, rats, squirrels,??). Always have fresh water for your dog.
🐶 They rely on you!

I agree with you. I change the water in the morning and mid-afternoon. I am concerned as the summer moves in about the water getting hot, and I am trying to figure out how to avoid that.

I do disagree that birds, squirrels etc are a problem. Dogs drink from puddles, they sniff and leak on plants, and on and on. If you ever take you dog out into the world, you are exposing it to nature. The only way to avoid that is to put your dog in a perambulator and put a plastic bubble around it.

[buster21]

Whenever I’m out and about and I see a dog looking like he needs some water I go and fetch it for him. At Target I saw a young woman in a wheel chair with her service dog. She was waiting to talk to a guy at Starbucks. The black lab looked hot so I offered to get him some water in a cup. She smiled and said yes. That dog was thirsty and I was happy to clean up the water he splashed on the floor.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by MartinSE

I agree with you. I change the water in the morning and mid-afternoon. I am concerned as the summer moves in about the water getting hot, and I am trying to figure out how to avoid that.

I do disagree that birds, squirrels etc are a problem. Dogs drink from puddles, they sniff and leak on plants, and on and on. If you ever take you dog out into the world, you are exposing it to nature. The only way to avoid that is to put your dog in a perambulator and put a plastic bubble around it.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Hahaha! Love it! But does the bubble have a secret door so you can clean up any messes? Please say it does.
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[PugMom]

Originally Posted by Bonanza

Kudos to you. What a rarity you are!

It's nice to read something favorable regarding dogs as opposed to poop and pee, get off my grass, and how terrible it is to see a dog in a store.

ikr! i'm one of the crazy ladies that hand out 'treats from Santa' @ Christmas time. there's plenty of us pro-pet folks out here, it's a great way to meet new people