Spring seemed to have arrived and Simone was in a chipper mood: the sun shone brightly in the sky, the air warmed up enough that Simone was actually able to go outside without a coat and the puppies frolicked in the grass.
"A perfect day for a bath," she mused aloud. The puppies regarded her quizzically. Humming to herself, Simone went inside and poured a couple of inches of water into the laundry room sink. She fetched the pet shampoo, the dog brush and a couple of towels.
"What are you doing?" Asked the twelve year old girl.
"Ah," said Simone, "A helper!"
The 12 year old took a step back but it was too late. She'd been spotted. "Go get the puppies. It's bathtime."
It turned out that bathing peke-a-poo puppies is MUCH easier than bathing German shepherds! In spite of consistent shaking and the occasional failed attempt at escape, the ordeal went quite well. Within ten minutes, the two little guys were clean and fresh smelling - and shaking like leaves. They spent two hours napping on the 12 year old's lap!
And Simone settled down to watch little B frolick in the sun...
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