by Smith & Vansant Architects PC
Norwich, VT, US 05055 · 326 photos
Stunning laundry room, mud room & dog shower
http://www.smithandvansant.com/

Moving the washer/dryer out of the kitchen into their own space was not a difficult decision. Meeting all of the programmatic requirements of this new room was a little trickier. Designing enough room to be able to wash the dogs and water houseplants, as well as folding laundry in a small space was solved by providing a removable countertop. When the counter is needed, the two pieces easily slide in place and they are pulled out of the way when the water is needed. When the dogs get a shower, the handspray works best, but for the plants the swing-arm potfiller serves optimally. The client had been saving these 19th century English transferware tiles for just such a project. The mahogany countertop, antique drying rack, windows and built-ins, and exquisite tile work make this a stunning room to do your laundry.
Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis Photography

 
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Heidi Adams wrote:
Faucet - Could you tell me where I can find this swivel faucet design? »
· Comment · 8 months ago
bssauve Most pot fillers are cold water only, is this the case in this faucet?
8 months ago ·
Heidi Adams thanks!
6 months ago ·
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Cait Polster wrote:
On the Wall - Where can I find the wooden clothes hanger? »
· Comment · 9 months ago
Smith & Vansant Architects PC Hello,
Sorry, this clothes hanger is an antique salvaged by the homeowner over many years of collecting.
Hope that helps!
9 months ago ·
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Triton Homes/Izon Dezign wrote:
Can you tell the size of this doggy bathtub? Thank you »
· Comment · 9 months ago
Smith & Vansant Architects PC Hello,
This dog shower is 25 inches deep, 32 inches wide with the front shelf at 20 inches high. The back wall is 36 inches high.
Hope that helps!
9 months ago · ·
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emill1 wrote:
What brand are the faucets here in your beautiful tiled? »
· Comment · 14 months ago
Smith & Vansant Architects PC That is a wall mounted country kitchen swing arm pot filler and handshower by Rohl. www.rohlhome.com
6 weeks ago ·
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What Houzz contributors are saying:
The mudroom is a great example of how hardworking the spaces in this house are, as it multitasks in so many ways. Because the client is also an avid gardener, there is a pot filler for watering cans in the dog shower. Overhead, the mahogany countertop can be extended over the dog shower, extending a surface for folding and sorting laundry. A cabinet over the machines offers more storage. Not pictured are a tiny office at the other end of this space and the pantry. There is also a powder room in this small area.
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dog wash
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tiles
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Dog bath
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Dog bath
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drying rack
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Love the sink in the laundry. Also love this drying rack.
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Hanging device
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Dog washing station
added by Brenda Gauvin-Chadwick to mudroom (5 weeks ago)
racks over dog bath
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antique dryer
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drying rack
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great dog washing station
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Washer offer
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dog batch, rohlhome.com fixtures
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dog bath
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mud room tub
added by stingyjack to Mudroom/Utility Room (6 weeks ago)
Very large washtub for cat litter clean up
added by barbmarycharlotte to barbmarycharlotte's ideas (6 weeks ago)
Nice idea instead of laundry sink. Better for clean up of everything.
added by bjluetje to Laundry Room (6 weeks ago)
mop sink? could be use for dogs and kids
added by strawberryshortcake55 to strawberryshortcake55's ideas (6 weeks ago)
good for mud room?
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Dog bath
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dogwash
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Susilica za krpe
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Dog tub
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Mini-shower for dogs and dirty feet!
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bath
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CG
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Pot fillet in laundry room
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doggy bath in laundry room
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Spot in laundry to wash the dog!
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for the dog or even little children?
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Drying rack
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dog bath
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Washing area
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Shelf extends over sink to fold laundry
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Dog wash
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cool idea
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Wash dog!
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wash dog
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Dog shower concept
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Dog Shower
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Towel rack!?
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Window sill
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removable countertop over dog tub
added by gcwhit to Absolutely want this (2 months ago)
Genius addition to a laundry/mudroom...shower for dog, muddy boots, houseplants. Plus a drying rack above.
added by gcwhit to gcwhit's ideas (2 months ago)
Genius...shower area for dogs or muddy boots
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dog bath
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Built in dog bath
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Dog
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Wash tub
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big wash area
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dog bath
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another view of thw wash area in the laundry room
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Dog shower
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Tile.
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Laundry sink/ dog wash?
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Dog shower
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Tanque
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for dogs
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Drying rack - laundry room
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Laundry
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Washing area
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drying rack
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towel hanger, colors
added by lisabednarz to lisabednarz's Ideas (3 months ago)
Wow..nice sink
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Rack
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eventually
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utilty tub and wash tub for the dog all in one
added by suzyofisher to suzyofisher's mud room, dog space, laundry room ideas (3 months ago)
mahogany countertop can be extended over the dog shower to provide space for folding laundry. Dog shower can also be used for filling garden watering cans
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mahogany countertop can be extended over the dog shower. notice the rack for hanging clothes to dry
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Dog tub and drying rack.
added by janerleigh to laundry room (3 months ago)
built in wash basin
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love these windows
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Digs
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hardware for dog wash and tile
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Laundry room
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Laundry Room Sink
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laundry tub
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Tile
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Drying rack
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dog wash laundry room
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Dog wash
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xviii
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Washing drips into tub
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I want that dry rack
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Utility - 2
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LIKE HANGING BAR
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laundry with dog tub
added by cchilliard to Fun (3 months ago)
dog shower...so cool
added by Tango Interior Design to cottage (3 months ago)
clever idea, breadboard type slide comes out to fold laundry. I like the window over the sink and the clothes hanging contraption.
added by Cheryl Lunetta to cheryl_lunetta's ideas (3 months ago)
love the doggy bath
added by maruchap to Kitchen reno (3 months ago)
I just like this picture. I sometime entertain the idea of a this type of tub in the laundry room.
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vanita pentru catei
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DOG SHOWER!?
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drying rack
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The hanging racks above doggie tub
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Pet shower
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towel storage
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dos shower
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dog bath station in laundry room
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smart
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Dog wash tub!
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Dog shower
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Cua so
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compact dog shower
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dog shower
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tanque
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love the dog shower
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the other pic of the tub/sink
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Laundry room
added by mhash621 to mhash621's Ideas (4 months ago)
counter over washer dryer, low sink
added by kendalljen to kendalljen's ideas (4 months ago)
instead of a sink in the laundry room
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Doggy bath
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Dog shower
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Sink and removable counter top
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doggy bath/watering can filler/ retractable counter
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doggies shower/watering can filler
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Dog wash
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Dogwash
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Sink in the laundry room
added by penelope2100 to laundry room ideas (4 months ago)
I love the dog shower tucked in the corner with a space to hang clothes that can't be put in the dryer above it, as well as the counter and cabinets over the front loading washer/dryer
added by 10wildacres to 10wildacres's ideas (4 months ago)
Humm good idea
added by Sandi Stough to sandi_stough's laundry ideas (4 months ago)
Cute drying rack on wall
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dog sjhower
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Lavandería
added by viviansanfilippo to viviansanfilippo's ideas (4 months ago)
can take off bottom molding of window
added by Rosemary Burton to laundry (4 months ago)
Love the faucet and the idea of a dog bath in the laundry area would like it to be higher
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drying rack
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mid left of kitchen
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Another view of the shower/sink in the laundry room
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Pet bath
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Tub
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Dog shower with half wall to prevent splashing
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Dog bath
added by julieannthomp to julieannthomp's Ideas (4 months ago)
DOG WASH STATION!!!!! Must have
added by baxters4 to baxters4's ideas (4 months ago)
you could sit on the edge if need be
added by cbingham134 to cbingham134's Ideas (4 months ago)
Size, drying rack above, and look
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Other view of dog bath
added by jansez to jansez's Ideas (4 months ago)
Love the dog shower
added by Dee Dee to Whole house! (4 months ago)
The most practical thing to have in a mud/laundry room!
added by wickiwompson123 to Etc Spaces (4 months ago)
and lastly....
added by lutelya to lutelya's ideas (4 months ago)
removable countertop
added by liliangelica61 to liliangelica61's ideas (4 months ago)
tank for dog bath very good idea
added by cwalro to Bath (4 months ago)
Love the design of the removeable counter top. \
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dog washing station
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like drying rack
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Another view of the dog bath in the laundry room
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Wah the dog and get laundry stains out
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dogbath
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Drip dry sink
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Dog shower
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mudroom
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Dog bath
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Dog Shower
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dog bath
added by lkunf to lkunf's Ideas (5 months ago)
Also, a great dog shower.
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Dog shower
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Window Dog shower Flower tiles
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Like the wall mount drying rack
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DRYING RACK
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Dog bath faucet head
added by imagine224 to imagine224's ideas (5 months ago)
I question whether the rack on the wall would be an idea...would it be strong enough for my needs?...
added by steph_billups to steph_billups's Ideas (5 months ago)
Dog washer
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ducha para el perro, q buena idea!
added by vickiwebb to dog ideas (5 months ago)
This dog shower is 25 inches deep, 32 inches wide with the front shelf at 20 inches high. The back wall is 36 inches high
added by jstapo to jstapo's ideas (5 months ago)
removable top over pet bath= more counter space
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Old fashioned dish towel rack for wet hand towels
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Mudroom with doggy bath
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Dog wash
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Front view of Dog wash
added by wendyn7 to mudroom/laundry room (5 months ago)
like the idea for a space to wash pets
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Dog bath/sink
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מתלה לייבוש מגבות
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drying rack
added by 5301 to Laundry Room (5 months ago)
Imaginative idea and nice dry rack above space.
added by pavery to Laundry Room (5 months ago)
Having the utility tub big enough and with the movable faucet arm to accommodate washing a small dog is nice. Also, the drying rack over the tub is a great idea!
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One more
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laundry room
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Dog shower. Should like it height up
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dog wash
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dog washing station
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lanudry area
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Pet bath
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Sink/Tub
added by 5301 to Norwood (6 months ago)
Imaginitive idea and nice dry rack above space.
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mudroom
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Awesome for washing the dog
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Dog bath/shower
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doggie sink
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Dog shower
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Dog
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pot filler for watering cans in dog shower
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dog bath
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dog shower w/ retractable shelf
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antique drying rack