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Pooches kick off chilly Polar Bear weekend
Tripp, owned by Sue Lore of Angola, doesn't mind the freezing Atlantic Ocean as he frolics in the waves. BY RON MACARTHUR
January 31, 2015
Dogs gather at the shoreline the day before the people's plunge to take their own dip in the chilly ocean. BY RON MACARTHUR
Mia Dovgalyuk wraps up her rat terrier Dixie after she gets wet in the Special Olympics Pooch Plunge. BY RON MACARTHUR
Harley gets some costume adjustments from owner Deborah Doricchi of Rehoboth Beach after the pet parade. Harley walked away with top honors in the costume contest. BY RON MACARTHUR
Stephanie Hartsie of Lewes walks Mason on the beach to take a dip in the water. BY RON MACARTHUR
Jerry and Renee Suslak of Lewes keep Goldie warm before the plunge. BY RON MACARTHUR
Tripp, owned by Sue Lore of Angola, wins the award for the best Polar Bear Plunge themed costume. BY RON MACARTHUR
Mia Dovgayuk has Dixie dressed as Marilyn Monroe. BY RON MACARTHUR
Stephanie Geiffel and Bolo wait for the start of the pet parade. BY RON MACARTHUR
Karen and Madeline Messner walk Gypsy on the Boardwalk to the registration table. BY RON MACARTHUR
Pet owners wait in line for the first Pooch Plunge Pet Parade on the Boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach. BY RON MACARTHUR
Two dozen dogs braved wind chills near 15 degrees Jan. 31 to help kick off the Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge weekend. After a parade on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, the dogs took a brief dip in the chilly Atlantic Ocean during the annual Pooch Plunge.
