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ARL Dog Paddle in Altoona

September 2007









A line has formed already for the Dog Paddle








Volunteers help owners fill out the forms








Gracie waits patiently during paperwork









Puppies are already splashing!








We find a quiet place for our towels....








....then Gracie jumps in!









Gracie shows her Olympic style








...and emerges modestly onto the concrete








Gracie quickly dives in again









Always mindful of the photo opportunity!








Let's see what's over on this side of the pool








Wow! More new friends









Gracie watches the activity on the deck








Lots of puppies are enjoying the activity








Gracie is a bit shy around others









but she LOVES the water!








Checking to be sure her "people" are close








Approaching the edge









...and climbing up for a rest








Gracie enjoys the warm weather








Showing the humans how to swim









Gracie flirts with other humans








She crosses the pool again








...and watches others for a moment









Gracie starts to spend more time on land








...but is curious about the slide!








She's a bit unsure about the other dogs









and seeks solitude by the big slide








She loves the pirate ship slide!








but thinks about relaxing in the beach chair









One final lap before leaving








Gracie paddles the length of the pool








...and looks for land









After shaking off some water...








...Gracie says goodbye for another year.