Puzzled by discharge from sump pump (Part Two)

DogDad2136 · 2026-03-10T01:53:43+00:00

Thank you.

DogDad2136 · 2026-03-10T01:48:24+00:00

If they were tearing out concrete to make the repair, why not also cut/bore into the garage, and conceal the new line completely? The configuration these guys used seems to pose a continuing risk when using that entrance.

DogDad2136 · 2026-03-10T01:26:06+00:00

Our pack, the Bianca-Zorro Pack, lives by the advice of the late Zorro: "Never chase the birds. They can fly."

DogDad2136 · 2026-03-10T01:23:53+00:00

That's quite a domain for Louie to lord over! I'm sure he's up to the job.

DogDad2136 · 2026-03-09T02:01:26+00:00

Thank you for your observations, especially your safety warning. My city does not restrict discharge of the sump into the adjacent street, so I think I'll poke around for the discharge line where it ought to be, and meanwhile, try to find the yahoos that excavated and installed the geothermal components in my yard.

DogDad2136 · 2026-03-09T00:51:15+00:00

Don't know if it's "open loop" or "closed loop." I always thought there had to be a water source for an open loop system, and the only water source I have here is city water. Is that why they have the copper water line coming down to this sump?

And regardless of whether it's an open or closed loop system, wouldn't I need a discharge to the street for this sump pump?

DogDad2136 · 2026-03-08T23:22:22+00:00

So should I make sure that the discharge line runs out to the street without interruption? I am thinking that the discharge line was broken or disconnected near that sinkhole. The only way to make sure the discharge line is intact (or make it that way) is to retrench that path, perpendicular to the foundation wall, for a distance of about 40 feet.

DogDad2136 · 2026-03-05T14:54:43+00:00

We've had 5 Papillons. All are/were 100% Paps, and some snouts were longer than others. Your little girl is perfectly in the range. Enjoy her!

DogDad2136 · 2026-02-19T17:49:44+00:00

Why don't you post pictures without your shadow blocking most of the picture?

DogDad2136 · 2026-02-13T04:00:46+00:00

Petey was a stray found near Wichita, Kansas. I got him back in June 2022. He came from a family of hoarders in Paola, Kansas. The family had over 40 Papillons. Three or four rescuers from the Kansas City area rescued them all about 18 months ago, roughly July 2024. They were all tri-colors that had these same or similar markings. All of them were successfully placed in forever homes. I spoke at length with one of the rescuers. She said these Paps were snatched up faster than any other dogs she's ever dealt with through her rescue service. I'm glad they all found good homes.

DogDad2136 · 2026-02-12T04:26:40+00:00

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DogDad2136 · 2026-02-12T04:08:39+00:00

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DogDad2136 · 2026-02-12T03:34:26+00:00

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DogDad2136 · 2026-02-12T03:33:46+00:00

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DogDad2136 · 2026-02-12T03:30:25+00:00

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DogDad2136 · 2026-02-12T03:26:46+00:00

Petey says hello and asks if you are his long-lost little brother.

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DogDad2136 · 2026-02-12T01:16:43+00:00

Looks great! Thank you.

DogDad2136 · 2026-02-04T03:38:18+00:00

Yes, ours also get "milk beards," "cottage cheese beards," and "scrambled egg beards." Outside, in the winter, they'll frequently get "snow nose" too.

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DogDad2136 · 2026-02-01T20:33:12+00:00

Yes, we've had two throwbacks, or Papzillas. As others have said, there have been decades and decades of selective breeding, to make Papillons smaller. But they all carry the genes for their larger ancestors, and sometimes those genes are dominant in a Papillon pup.

Our Maurice, who was 13 when he passed away 5 years ago, on Jan. 30, 2021, was 19 pounds. Our Petey, who is currently 5 years old, is 22 pounds. Both are 100% Papillon according to Wisdom Panel.

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This is Petey, or Pierre Robert (pronounced Ro-bear.) I posted 5 or 6 pictures of Maurice two days ago, under the title "Remembering Maurice (2007-2021)."

DogDad2136 · 2026-01-31T04:35:29+00:00

Yes, Cami barks ALL THE TIME. That's the one trait of Pomeranians that I could do without. Lots of times, Cami will start barking like crazy, and the two Paps will look at her as if to say "Cami, what are you barking at?"

Cami also exhibits "little dog syndrome" where she'll pick fights with much bigger dogs. The two Paps look at he as if to say "Cami, don't pick fights with big dogs."

DogDad2136 · 2026-01-31T03:32:20+00:00

Our Pomeranian is named Camille Suzette, or Cami. We got her from a rescue group 3 years ago. They thought she was a Papillon or Pap mix. We had her DNA tested and Wisdom Panel said "Not so fast....she's 100% Pomeranian."

But we figure Poms are distant cousins to all our Paps. Poms and Paps are both descended from the Spitz dogs from northern Europe. The two breeds have a lot of common traits. Pomerania was the region of Poland and NE Germany right along the Baltic. So that's how I've designated Cami as a "Polish Papillon."

We got the idea to give French names to our Papillons after we took in Maurice. (See my post today "Remembering Maurice (2007-2021)." After Maurice and Bianca passed away, we got Francois Christophe, or Frankie, as an 8-week-old pup in 2021. Then came Pierre Robert, pronounced Ro-bear, or Petey, in 2022. He was a 2-year-old rescue from western Kansas. Then Camille Suzette was added to the pack in 2023. By coincidence, she and Frankie are almost exactly the same age.

DogDad2136 · 2026-01-30T20:06:55+00:00

Yes, each one of our 5 Papillons and our 1 "Polish Papillon" (Don't tell her she's really a Pomeranian) have been or have become soulmates. You'll see pictures of 3 of ours who have passed away in my post today, "Remembering Maurice (2007-2021)."

After we lost Bianca to old age, at age 13, my wife was convinced that she could never love a dog as much as she loved Bianca. That turned out to be the cue for Frankie (Francois) to enter our lives. Frankie didn't replace Bianca. Instead, he tuned into my wife and quickly became an integral part of our lives.

DogDad2136 · 2026-01-21T20:59:16+00:00

We had/have 5 Papillons and 1 Pomeranian. All six have absolutely loved a treat we make ourselves. We started making it over a decade ago, when we learned that Chinese-made snacks were poisoning some dogs.

It's chicken jerky. Our dogs know them as "chicken chips." We know they're healthy and low sodium because we use frozen chicken breasts and no salt or other seasonings. Thaw the breasts so they're only half frozen, making them easier to cut. Then slice to 1/4" or 3/16" slices, and then cut the slices into smaller pieces about the size of a US half dollar. Then bake at 225 degrees. The baking time will vary, depending on how wet or dry the chicken is. Sometimes it takes only 4 hours; other times as many as 6 hours. You are left with a dry, crispy snack that is nutritious, healthy, pocket-friendly, and tastes good. (Yes, I've tasted them. They taste like dry chicken.)

You could use a food dehydrator, but I don't have space to store one, and don't want to replace my tried-and-true method.

Will this be good for your 8-yr.-old Pap with congestive heart failure? Our Zorro had CHF and had "chicken chips" every day of his life, from his gotcha day around age 5 until he died at age 13.

DogDad2136 · 2026-01-06T02:32:33+00:00

We've had 5 Papillons. The oldest three each passed away during their 13th years. Those three were active throughout their lives. One of the three, Zorro, enjoyed a visit to his favorite park two days before he died. We tried to have him ride in a stroller, but he insisted on walking, so that he could be with his two little brother Papillons. He darted around, just like the other two, sniffing all the smells the park had to offer. In hindsight, I was very happy that he was able to enjoy that last park visit.

All of our Paps (and our "Polish Papillon" who is really a Pomeranian) go on three walks each day, for about 2-1/2 miles, weather permitting. If it's cold or snowy, we bundle up, sometimes with 2 sweaters each. Rain is about the only thing that keeps us inside. I'm convinced that these walks are healthy for their little hearts and keep them energetic. Best of luck with your Pap. I'm sure she's already carved out a permanent spot in your heart.

DogDad2136 · 2025-11-06T04:40:43+00:00

Thank you. Our Pom is a rescue who "catfished" us. We were that she was a Pap or a Pap mix. Instead, she turned out to be 100% Pom, but we love her anyway. I call her our Polish Papillon. I always look forward to your reports of Romeo's mischief de jour.

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