It has been too hot for me today and I have been quite grouchy and lethargic. Dad took me to get a haircut early this morning when it was still cool. Then I had to sit still while Mum put the monthly "spot-on" flea treatment on me. I suppose it's better than having fleas biting me especially as I'm allergic to them.

After that I was glad to be left in peace in the garden. I spent an enjoyable hour spying on next door's new kitten through the fence. He has a striped tail and looks a bit like one of those tigers I've seen on the telly - but much smaller of course.

This evening instead of getting my football out, Dad produced a rustly bag which smelled of the pet shop... and inside was Hippo! We had a wonderful tug-of-war that ended with Hippo's 'smile' coming loose. I keep nosing and mouthing Hippo to try to get him to squeak - Dad can make him squeak and it is very exciting. I've cheered up this evening as it's cooler and I've got a new friend!