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Dogs take over a public pool in North Carolina

NPR

By Kelly Kenoyer

Published September 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM HST

Once a year in Wilmington North Carolina, dogs who love water take over the public pool for the annual Pooch Plunge.

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Kelly Kenoyer

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