only in Southern California - at Rose Parade

ms traditional · ‎03-09-2010

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR-PRmMf3kE

surfing dogs! too darned much fun!

tansy · ‎01-02-2011

LOL...I just commented about the dogs on another thread. It did look chilly though.

ms traditional · ‎03-09-2010

@tansy wrote:
LOL...I just commented about the dogs on another thread. It did look chilly though.

it is chilly here in L A. glad they had their life jackets on - and they kept them moving. i loved the one where the dog is skimming the water and barking in delight.

raven-blackbird · ‎06-03-2010

poor pup.............he had to be freezing.....................................raven

We're not in Kansas anymore ToTo

ms traditional · ‎03-09-2010

Lucy Pet does amazing work neutering animals.

http://positivelywoof.com/doc-halligan-lucy-pet-rose-parade-float/

ValuSkr · ‎03-15-2014

Well done by Lucy Pet! The float was certified as the longest (126') and heaviest (74 tons) single-chassis float in parade history. The dogs were chosen by nationwide search:

"These are real water dogs who can't wait to get on the surfboard," says Joey Herrick, founder and owner of Lucy Pet Products. "I don't know who will be having more fun the surfing dogs or the millions of people who will be watching all around the world!"

Mysterri · ‎04-16-2010

The dogs are used to surfing in the chilly Pacific. Several of the dogs are from here in San Diego. The retriever belongs to someone in my neighborhood and we've been following along and awaiting the float. I know the tank was heated, but not sure about the rest of the float. It was fun and definitely the talk of the parade!

shoekitty · ‎03-10-2010

This is why I love California! I live near the ocean, Capitola, Santa cruz, etc. dogs love it. I see them surfing safely in shallow water all the time. They have special boards, jackets, life saving gear on. Some dogs just take to it. Some dogs are afraid, and their wishes are respected.

I think the water on the Rose Parade Float was not cold. They usually bring it to tepid temps, then the dogs had jackets on. The side glass walls protect from the cold. The dogs were not cold. California is dog loving state. In so cal and norcal many dept stores allow them in the building. Dogs gotta shop too!

“sometimes you have to bite your upper lip and put sunglasses on”….Bob Dylan

september · ‎03-09-2010

@shoekitty wrote:
This is why I love California! I live near the ocean, Capitola, Santa cruz, etc. dogs love it. I see them surfing safely in shallow water all the time. They have special boards, jackets, life saving gear on. Some dogs just take to it. Some dogs are afraid, and their wishes are respected.

I think the water on the Rose Parade Float was not cold. They usually bring it to tepid temps, then the dogs had jackets on. The side glass walls protect from the cold. The dogs were not cold. California is dog loving state. In so cal and norcal many dept stores allow them in the building. Dogs gotta shop too!

Yes! The dogs that go to the beach closest to me, can't wait to jump into the icy cold water. They don't have to...they want to!