After studying the clues, I’ve determined that the poor, innocent puppy was lured onto the treacherous, snow dusted swimming pool ice by Callie, the conniving calico cat. The cat exited through the railing on the far side of the pool. The puppy, however, has been eating well and no longer fits through such [...]

Nope, that’s not just a reflection. The water really is green. It’s also inhabited by hundreds of tadpoles at all stages of development, plus a yellow-bellied water snake. We’ve been calling it Nessie. Any tips for relocating a snake?
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