Monday, May 26, 2014

Check Me Out!

by Otto

So It's been pretty hot here in SoCal.  Last week it was TOO HOT TO WALK!!

After 3 days of no walks, mom got a brilliant idea:




It was the best!!  I never swam in a concrete pond before and I got to swim WITH MY MOM!!

We went back and forth in the water, and when I decided to try to save her from drowning, her friend gave me a tennis ball to put in my mouth so I'd quit trying to save mom with my teeth ;-)

At the end, I was bushed!



And you know what they say about a tired dog...

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I can't wait to go again.  Next time Bart and Ruby are going to get to go also.  Mom thinks it would be good for their Arthur-itis.  I think it's good for everything!!

Hope you had a fun weekend!

Love,
-Otto
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34 comments:

  1. Walter & Angel MillieMay 26, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    That looks like fun.

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  2. Idaho PugRanchMay 26, 2014 at 7:20 PM

    that looks so cool and refreshing!
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Greta

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  3. CreekHiker / HollysFollyMay 26, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    Oh Otto! I'm so glad you liked it!!!! Come back any time!!! xoxoxox Auntie H

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  4. houndstoothMay 26, 2014 at 8:04 PM

    Two summers ago, Küster was put on crate rest for weeks because of his pano (which is like extreme growing pains) and Mom and Dad thought we'd all go crazy. They realized he was on crate rest because they didn't want any jarring of his bones and joints, so they took him to the lake and let him go swimming. He loved it and they took him out there often to preserve everyone's sanity!

    Bunny

    P.S. I bet Bart looks fabulous coming out of the pool! *turns on a fan*

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  5. haopeeMay 26, 2014 at 10:08 PM

    Hey Otto!

    Well, it's good that you got to do some swimming. It was indeed sooo hot. The pack has had baths too--unwanted ones.

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  6. Milo and JetMay 26, 2014 at 10:33 PM

    Hi Otto
    That looks like you had a great time going for a swim with your mum. Milo & Jet

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  7. WFT NobbyMay 26, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    Hmmm. All that water. I wonder if I would like it too if I lived in a hot place. Looks like you all all having great fun after all. And what a brave Mom you have!
    Toodle pip!
    Bertie.

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  8. KukkaiselämääMay 26, 2014 at 11:23 PM

    Such lovely pictures. Otto looks so happy! Happy Tuesday!

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  9. Duncan May 26, 2014 at 11:33 PM

    I am a SoCal dog too -- definitely going to tell my mom I need a cement pond if that heat comes back!

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  10. UnknownMay 27, 2014 at 1:57 AM

    LOL Otto we are chuckling at your attempt at Baywatch with mum. Have a terrific Tuesday and stay cool.
    Best wishes Molly

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  11. DukeMay 27, 2014 at 2:14 AM

    You look so happy in the water, Otto! ☺

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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  12. Bella Roxy & MacduiMay 27, 2014 at 3:28 AM

    You're a fantastic swimmer!!! We would have been scared in that deep water.

    XXXOOO Bella & Roxy

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  13. Yamini MacLeanMay 27, 2014 at 4:02 AM

    Hari OM
    Fabby-doo Otto; all you need now is the float-bed and the scene is complete! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  14. Anne-MariMay 27, 2014 at 4:10 AM

    Wow that was an good idea to go for a swim :) I hope that you feel now cooler.

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  15. CowspotdogMay 27, 2014 at 4:17 AM

    You will be ready for the doggie Olympics swim team in no time!

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  16. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥May 27, 2014 at 5:37 AM

    Such fun!!! We get that same thing about a tired pup is a good pup here. We have never been in a pool, or a lake, or the ocean - bet it is fun.

    Woos - Phantom, Ciara, and Lightning

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  17. MadSnapper n BeauMay 27, 2014 at 5:40 AM

    you look adorable swimming and snoozing.. our vet said Jake should swim for his hips and not run, but he sinks like a rock and hates he water....you would love our pool, it is two steps from the backdoor

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  18. Backcountry BrodieMay 27, 2014 at 6:03 AM

    OMD, you was in a concrete pond with no mud and rawks and sticks and stuffs and it was not like getting a baf? I has nefur heard of such a thing but looks like fun times fur sure. And if'n it kicks that Arthur Itis in the behind, hey, count me in!

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  19. Lucy-Fur, as typed by Dr. LizMay 27, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    That is totally awesome! We wish we knew someone with a concrete pond! Alas, we will have to live with our somewhat distant but not too far away regular pond.... That looks like fun, though. I think we may have to drag Mom to our local pond!

    Stay cool!

    *kissey face*
    -Fiona and Abby the Hippobottomus

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  20. AnonymousMay 27, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    It's great to see how much fun you have in the water... but I better watch you with a small distance :o)

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  21. The Black and Tans.May 27, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    What a fun way to keep cool. But you did look totally worn out Otto.

    Molly, Taffy, Monty and Winnie x

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  22. The Army of FourMay 27, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    That's a great way for you to exercise!
    Cammie!

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  23. SueMay 27, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    That looks so cool and refreshing! We wish we had a pool, but soon we're going to the lake. That'll be fun because we get to ride in the boat before we swim.

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  24. tubby3pugMay 27, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    So cool wish we had a concrete pond
    Retro rover

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  25. Two French BulldogsMay 27, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    So cute! I bet that was quite refreshing
    Lily & Edward

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  26. RykerMay 27, 2014 at 9:38 PM

    That is funny, we swim in indoor concrete ponds in the winter when it gets to cold!

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  27. AnonymousMay 28, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    OH BOY! Your peep is might smart. That looks cool and refreshing. Way to go!

    ArOOOOOO! Stuart

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  28. Little Miss TitchMay 28, 2014 at 10:57 PM

    I wish I could swim like you but alas we buns really don't like getting wet,xx Speedy

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  29. UnknownMay 29, 2014 at 1:25 AM

    You've your swimming pool, so cool! We love to see your swimming photos, they are so beautiful.

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  30. UnknownMay 29, 2014 at 1:25 AM

    You've your swimming pool, so cool! We love to see your swimming photos, they are so beautiful.

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  31. animal lover, quilt loverMay 29, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    I Know how woderful a pool can be!!! So happy for you guys!!!

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR VISIT!!!!

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  32. FANCY the Red Standard PoodleMay 31, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    Hi Y'all!

    Wish we had a concrete pond! I'd never have to worry about the alligators, would I?

    Y'all come by now,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  33. Jo's WorldJune 1, 2014 at 3:57 PM

    Hey,Otto

    You look fab swimming in that pool!

    I can see it would be just grand swimming in all that water. We have them here, they are called lakes and no concrete on the bottom. You might catch some fish there too.

    Cheers,

    Aunty Stella

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  34. Tanya BreeseJune 4, 2014 at 11:56 AM

    awwwwwwwww, my heart is melting!

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