114 DOGS 



dogs to eight feet by four for large ones, and there are 

 even larger ones, eight feet by five, having a run of ten feet 

 by five outside. The first set of kennels is devoted to pet 

 and delicate dogs, and is in a large well-ventilated room. 

 There is a plentiful supply of pure water and fresh air; 

 the atmosphere is maintained at an equable temperature 

 by means of a system of hot- water pipes ; the food is care- 

 fully prepared and cooked by steam. There is a ward 

 entirely dedicated to dogs suffering from diseases of the skin ; 

 also an accident ward, surgery, and operating room; and 

 also one for dogs whose owners were from home or abroad, 

 and who prefer them being well cared for than left to 

 servants, who, as a rule, grudge them care and attention. 



For big dogs there are some very spacious out-of-door 

 kennels. No dogs are chained up. There is a residential 

 veterinary surgeon"; all the men in charge of the kennels 

 are perfectly experienced. The whole is under the personal 

 management and surveillance of Mr. Alfred Sewell, of 

 55 Elizabeth Street, Baton Square, the celebrated vet., who 

 is quite at the top of the profession. There are four-and-a- 

 half acres of exercising grounds. There is also a bath-room 

 fitted with hot and cold water supply. There is also a 

 special department in which dogs are dipped, combed, 

 brushed, and washed. 



The maternity ward must not be omitted, for it is most 

 interesting to see the mothers and their little ones of 

 difierent ages and sizes. 



I advise every one who has not seen this valuable home 

 to pay it a visit, for it is quite worth it, and those that have 

 cherished pets and do not understand their ailments cannot 

 do better than send them thither. Not that I would do 

 so, as I prefer nursing the dear things myself, having 

 had much experience with them, and I feel their recovery 

 would be retarded if away from me and home. Dogs have 

 such faithful loving hearts that they grieve for the sight 

 of their beloved masters or mistresses. 



Before concluding this notice, though perhaps it is 

 irrelevant to the subject, I must make a few remarks 



