I always wondered if it was just me or would a hawk take my Sophia or Tuffey. I never ever leave them play on the deck with out us watching them because our deck is "in the trees." We have had a hawk sit on a limb just 30' away from our door to the deck. My neighbor put up a plastic owl and we don't even get birds at our birdfeeder anymore so I took it down. They must work! This is a very frightening thing and our babies are helpless. Deb I never heard about the snake for the pool - that is great info. Be Safe! We have a wonderful Bark Park near us and that is where we take our Sophia and Tuffey to run and play. They love being with all the other dogs and Tuffey was decked out in his new Gentlemen's Club shirt and bow last weekend!!!!! He was the star of the day. HAGD Cookie