Today’s third annual Maples at the Sonatas Pooch Plunge made a big splash. Warm, sunny weather welcomed us as we gathered around noon.

Nearly 50 people and about a dozen dogs mingled poolside with nary a growl or yip, though there was a fair amount of butt sniffing going on.

The big dogs, like Darby, swam in our pool…

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… while the little dogs had their own wading pool.

Cookie came dressed for swimming, thanks to a creative “mom,” Cathie.

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Josie stands still long enough to have her picture taken.

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Bauer takes a break from the activity and rests in the shade.

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Some of our neighborhood shih tzus get reacquainted.

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The humans had a good time too. Linn, Edna, and Lorraine found a shady spot.

Glenn, Art, and Fred chat by the fence.

Joe may have found the best spot of all.

And Kelly wants to know when we will have the next Pooch Plunge.

Photo by Sylvia