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The corner where the full water bowl sits
Anna Nirva shared an idea from Len in New Jersey, one of the Neighborhood Watch leaders. Len wrote to say that during hot summer days, passing dogs on walks often get thirsty. He puts out a big bowl of water by the road to help refresh those thirsty dogs, and at the same time, he gets a casual opportunity to talk to the owners too. How’s that for a great idea to help the animals and get to know the neighborhood pet owners too?