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An elderly woman in a green cardigan sits with bare feet in the water on a dock beside a red-gold Golden Retriever. 32 / 36

Grandma Odessa Dipped Her Toes in the Pond. Copper Stayed Right Beside Her.

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A quiet pond glows in the last sunlight, with cattails, tall grasses and a weathered shed in the distance. Grandma Odessa sits at the very edge of the dock in a moss green cardigan and rolled-up dark pants, her bare feet dipped in the cool water and a calm smile on her face. Copper sits right beside her, his rich red-gold fur gleaming and his nose pointed to her face as if he is about to say something. The old planks are gray and a little rough, and the rippling water holds the warm light.

Retrievers are often keen swimmers, and a dock can be a wonderful place to enjoy the water. Still, for safety, keep your dog on a leash until you are sure they know how to get back to the dock, and consider a life jacket if the water is deep. Check ponds and lakes for blue-green algae, which can be harmful if swallowed or licked, and offer fresh water instead. After swimming, dry the ears well to help prevent ear infections, and rinse off pond water. Be careful on wet planks, since slippery wood can be hard on paws and knees. Shade and rest breaks are important on warm days.

The pond is calm and the sunset is slow. Grandma Odessa and Copper seem to have all the time in the world.

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