Ivy and Evan
 

Couldn't resist. A boy (our son) and his dog. Evan's 2 and a half, Ivy's 8.

Too Cute!
 

What a pair! Starting this thread has been the best thing I could have done for myself. It picks me up to no end when I see a new post to this thread. All the pics are wonderful! Thank you all.

Lost all of my photos from the summer, but picture my beautiful 1 1/2 year old black Lab diving off the dock, swimming with a twice-his-size stick in his mouth, and hiding underneath my seat in the boat. That's what i would have shown you.

Cat Parity
 

OK...time to create some cat parity:D

This is Alexander (as of Alexander the Great fame); he clearly has a predilection for the lake and water, but primarily as a stopper. :D

Jetskier:cool:


http://farm1.static.flickr.com/116/2...fb770c.jpg?v=0

Camo Cat
 

:laugh:I'm glad Alexander has a propensity for water because he's practically invisible in that basin. Someone could turn on the spigot without noticing he's in there. :laugh:

It has happened!
 

I have gone into the bathroom in the middle of the night and not noticed that he is in the sink. :eek:

With all the hair, he has been getting baths since he was a kitten...just not in this way.

Jetskier:cool:

That would be quite the hairball clog!:laugh:

After seeing all of your dogs, I was finally able to take some pictures of my own dog at the Lake last weekend. This is Tjapukai (Ja - bu - kai); he'll be 2 in January and is very sweet.

Great thread...we dog people love a chance to show off our babies!

Logan
 

This is my buddy Logan. He does not think that he is a dog! He enjoys long walks on the beach, lazy days on the lake, etc.......

Suzie Q
 

There is nothing like a day on the boat too make you appreciate a good snooze!

Logan and Suzie Q need to relax a little more.What life a dog has!

Montgomery.
 

Monty loves to swim and will jump off the dock and swim around, over and over.

Moose tracks, has your dachshund Lenya ever been "naughty", such as this little pup?

What a great idea for a thread.
 

Bailey
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...Resolution.jpg

Cats on Winnipesaukee
 

I was browsing thru some of the Links and found this at http://www.winnicuisine.com/winni/stories.htm

I know SteveA and others will love it. This guy in the cooler fulfills the "on the water criteria".:laugh:

ENTER NOW - The First-Ever Mark Island “Cat/zini Aqua Sail”

CONTEST RULES

1. Each entrant must fashion a boat from the attached zucchinis which is capable of supporting one slightly frantic cat above the surface of Winnipesaukee waters for a minimum of thirty second. (Cats will be provided by K-W Kennels of Gilford.)

2. Launching of “CATBOATS” will occur at 2:00 pm Sunday, Aug. 7, 1983. (Each participant is responsible for the preservation of assigned zucchinis until that moment.)

3. The basic theme of each boat must be “ZUCCHINI CAT-BOAT”, but freedom of expression is encouraged.

4. The New Hampshire SPCA will furnish one witness to assure that boat occupants are not subjected to inhumane treatment, although an occasional dunking will not be construed as anti-feline treatment. JUDGES will award prizes for originality of design, sea-worthiness, and driest cat. Be sure to attend this event and witness the thrill of such events as:
Cat Throw Cat Sink Cats on the Roof Top And more...

PLACE:
Aldridge Beach or Deep Cove (depending on prevailing wind.)
Apparently, the cats got wind of the event, and a couple of them disappeared for the day. Fortunately, we were able to draft a couple of pet rabbits as last minute substitutes, this being that they either liked the water better than cats, or were dumber. A large number of craft were entered in the competition.
The outcome of the race will be revealed in Winnipesaukee Cuisine

Introducing the Newest Member of the McDude Household
 

Meet Jake. Born 1-25-09

congrats
 

McDude - he's gorgeous!

He is a real cutey mcdude! How many postcards has he destroyed?:laugh:

two more, these guys love the water
 

Guster is riding the tube, Cooper prefers riding in the boat:coolsm:

Jake's First Swim
 

Well, it doesn't get more lake-related than this here on the winni pet forum! Here is Jake the Wonder Dog taking his first swim ....ever! 15 weeks old.
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...irstswim1a.jpg
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http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...firstswim1.jpg
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http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...firstswim2.jpg
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http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...firstswim3.jpg
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http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...firstswin5.jpg

He's Beautiful!
 

Thanks for sharing the pics McD. Jake the Wonder Dog is beautiful.

This thread is wonderful!!!

Bear Island South, you have some real lookers there. ;)

I have to admit, my heart melts with all your furry friends. Thanks everyone!

The Smooch
 

Here is our rescue gal and my avitar, Sarah (nicknamed "Smooch" for reasons easy to guess). ;-)
She LOVES wading in the water as she doesn't swim very well -- she was a landlubber until we rescued her...but that quickly changed!

WOW! Great pictures, Gravy! Keep e'm coming!
What a cute puppy! :)

Best Thread on the Forum!
 

This is by far, hands down the best thread on this forum IMHO, you all have beautiful animals and they all look like they are having so much fun with their owners and eachother! And Jetskier's kitty is beautiful as well, what is the breed? I would say big fluff ball if I didn't know any better :laugh:

Our newest addition and his sister....
 

A few shots of our newest baby, Bo -- before and after haircut. And with Sister Sarah cooling off in Winni.... Can't wait until summer!!! --GB

Nixon
 

Nixon loves the camp and the boat.

great shots!
 

Great action shot of Nixon! ;-)

Maggie of Rattlesnake
 

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...m/P7120024.JPG

Maggie of Rattlesnake Island is ready for her return!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Much more than a useful post, but a wonderful piece of photography! And a damn cute picture! Thank you!

Great Picture!
 

Made me dig up the old Rod Steward lyrics from 'Maggie Mae'

"The morning sun
when it's in your face
really shows your age"

Thanks for the post!

Now, admit it... that song is now stuck in the head of anyone over 45! :laugh::laugh:

Maggie
 

"but that don't worry me none,in my eyes your everything"

paper delivery
 

Sunday Paper delivery started today...Gus found the paper I left in the boat

Gus: "You forgot the paper Dad. I have do everything around here."
 

I have always been convinced after years of trying to have Reilly and Sam (two of the best labs ever) do what I want, rather than what they want, that dogs are smarter than people.:laugh:

I don't know about smarter....he was swimming in 40 degree water today :eek:

The paper is actually his one and only daily chore, he can't relax in the morning until the paper comes. He will sit and wait patiently in the driveway, some mornings if he is lucky the paper guy hands it to him with a dog biscuit.
He has been doing this since 10 weeks, I can remember him dragging the paper up the driveway as a pup. (I know I have video somewhere)

Bis
 

OMG, if only I could get them to do that! BTW, in the picture you posted, there is a rectangular area with a round "pipe?" in the middle. What is that? Nice looking comfortable firepit area.

sorry for going off topic

that is one end of our washer pits, a horseshoe type game where you pitch 2" diameter washers into the cup, fun, addictive, and good for the whole family as you are not throwing the big heavy shoes.

http://www.bombatwashers.com/Washer_Game_Basics_s/4.htm

Couldn't resist adding a picture of our boy Steeler!

Dogs and jobs!
 

So it's not only at our house! Ours has assigned HERSELF several jobs..the biggest being she feels SHE must notify my husband when dinner is ready...after having bugged me everyday around 4:30 to get into the kitchen and get busy,and "dogging" my every move as I prepare it!

ScottKnowles that's a gorgeous picture! Welcome!

Here is a pic of Romeo or Romie (pronounced Roam-ee) as we call him. He was pestering me in the truck earlier this week for his walk around Alton Bay. He loves to walk near the water but isn't keen about going in it! Even when we are in the boat he takes refuge under the drivers seat!