I bought a pool............

Spunky, Sophie and Gracie in 1996. This is a film shot and this one is a copy of a copy of a copy, etc.
@rebelann (112959)
El Paso, Texas
August 4, 2021 7:47pm CST
No, not a big one, just a teeny kiddie pool. After I did the recycle thingy I went to the nearby walmart and found they were on sale for $7.98. Maybe this time I can get it to last more than a season. I used to simply leave them filled with water through the year but this time it will be emptied and stored as soon as it's too cold for Roscoe to want to wade in it. I plan to put it out tomorrow. First I need to find a level spot so it won't rip too soon. I'm hoping Roscoe will like it as all my other dogs did theirs. We're supposed to get to the triple digits again. I hope so cuz then those weeds will dry out and I'll have an easier time getting rid of them. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I was looking for a shot I have of Ally wearing glasses but I got too emotional and decided it would be easier to share one of my first trio, at least I've had time to process their demise and no longer fall apart when I see their pictures. This shot is a copy of a copy of a copy of a copy ... and so on ... which is why it's blurry. If I could find the 35mm film negative of it then maybe I could get a clear image. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I can't believe it's already August Ok, whose funnier, the poeple or the kritters?
Some cats and dogs are really talented. They can sing or even play an instrument like piano! But most of them just produce funny and a little bit annoying so...
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@sallypup (61561)
• Centralia, Washington
5 Aug 21
That's a sweet photo. I hope your Roscoe's toenails are kind to the pool.
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@rebelann (112959)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Aug 21
Yeah, I think he'll have this punctured in no time but hey it's not like I spent big buck on it.
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@sallypup (61561)
• Centralia, Washington
5 Aug 21
@rebelann Just so long as he has fun. My hubby gets so mad at Rufus. Ten bucks for a squeaky basketball and within days that ball is deflated. Yesterday Rufus was chewing the ball and spitting plastic so I was the meanie. I took the ball and put it in the garbage.
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@rebelann (112959)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Aug 21
Yeah, I know that feeling well. Up until recently Roscoe wasn't destroying his toys but that's all changed now. His ducky, squeaky and rabbit are torn up. The squeaky one is still ok for him to play with but the other two are in the can. He loves those plastic vinegar jugs which he has and some are also torn to pieces
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Aug 21
A pool is an excellent idea, Kobe wouldn't use the one I got him.
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@rebelann (112959)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Aug 21
Not all dogs like water, those 2 GSd's next door have no use for water.
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@rebelann (112959)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Aug 21
It can take a lot of time and also it would have to be really hot.
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Aug 21
@rebelann Kobe is so afraid of anything new. I tried to introduce him to the pool, even climbed in it myself. NOPE! It didn't work.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
5 Aug 21
What a lovely photo! Hopefully, Roscoe enjoys the pool.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
5 Aug 21
@rebelann Thanks for the YouTube link. It is a welcome break from all the craziness in the world.
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@rebelann (112959)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Aug 21
You are welcome
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@rebelann (112959)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Aug 21
I think he will eventually.
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@LadyDuck (471992)
• Switzerland
5 Aug 21
Place something on the ground before putting out the pool, an old carpet, or a tarpulin, this will help the pool to last longer.
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@rebelann (112959)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Aug 21
So I was told but unfortunately I do not have one and did not think to buy one.
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@rebelann (112959)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Aug 21
I did.
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@LadyDuck (471992)
• Switzerland
5 Aug 21
@rebelann I hope you can find a fat spot, the pool will make Roscoe happy.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Aug 21
That’s a precious photo. We bought a plastic pool for our dog years ago. Hope Roscoe enjoys himself.
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@rebelann (112959)
• El Paso, Texas
6 Aug 21
Thank you. He's hopped in it once but lately he hasn't been outside as much so no need to wade in a pool.
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@rebelann (112959)
• El Paso, Texas
6 Aug 21
Oh no, I won't sit in a pool cuz I wouldn't be able to get up again.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Aug 21
@rebelann Triple digits and you’ll both be in it!
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
5 Aug 21
the video made me laugh so hard, I had to pause it!!!! love the picture! I actually have a pool for the same reason! I ended up making a mulch area to put the pool into, otherwise I had muddy footprints across the basement floor!
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@rebelann (112959)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Aug 21
I didn't have a tarp to put under it so I put cedar and pine shavings under it, of course that's not going to prevent muddy footprints.
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@rebelann (112959)
• El Paso, Texas
6 Aug 21
Yes, it is. I'm waiting til it cools off and he no longer wants to wade in water to try to clean the mess I have. It's all Roscoe's fault you know
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
6 Aug 21
@rebelann muddy pawprints are the sign of happy dogs!
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
5 Aug 21
What a lovely photo. I hope that Roscoe will use and like the pool. That's such a good idea to help keep pets cool in the summer heat. On America's Got Talent, every year, there is at least one singing dog. I think it's just one more way that dogs aspire to be human.
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@rebelann (112959)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Aug 21
Thank you, I still miss them even after all these years. He will eventually, he still doesn't have a clue what that thing is.
@allknowing (137553)
• India
6 Aug 21
Do have a photo taken when Roscoe gets in there.
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@rebelann (112959)
• El Paso, Texas
6 Aug 21
I will do my best.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
6 Aug 21
That is a really adorable photo, they all look so comfortable.
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@rebelann (112959)
• El Paso, Texas
6 Aug 21
These guys were my first bonded trio. They always slept together.
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@jstory07 (139782)
• Roseburg, Oregon
5 Aug 21
I hope the pool survives the rest of the summer.
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@rebelann (112959)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Aug 21
Thanks, I hope so too.
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• United States
6 Aug 21
Hope Roscoe loves the pool. What a cute picture of your babies. The copy doesn't look blurry to me
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@rebelann (112959)
• El Paso, Texas
6 Aug 21
He hasn't really tried it out yet, maybe later when it's hotter. I think of them often, they were the only bonded trio I had.
@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Aug 21
I'm sure Roscoe will love his pool - and that's a great photo. I'm glad you chose it to share with us.
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@rebelann (112959)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Aug 21
I think he will too. Thanks, those three are often on my mind.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 Aug 21
Love seeing your fur babies. So beautiful. Roscoe will be a happy camper with a pool.
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@rebelann (112959)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Aug 21
Thank you. I think Roscoe will use it when it gets really hot again.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 Aug 21
@rebelann I think he will too. Another chance to see your babies here.
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