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A portable floatation apparatus comprising a platform, a ramp, and a buoyancy structure non-removably attached to the platform. At least one buoyancy structure may be removably attached under the platform to adjust the buoyancy of the floatation apparatus. The platform may be perforated to allow liq

A portable floatation apparatus comprising a platform, a ramp, and a buoyancy structure non-removably attached to the platform. At least one buoyancy structure may be removably attached under the platform to adjust the buoyancy of the floatation apparatus. The platform may be perforated to allow liquids to drain through the perforations. A membrane structure may be removably attached to a bottom side of the floatation apparatus to capture any liquid draining through the perforations. The floatation apparatus is adapted to support an animal, such as a pet dog or a pet cat, over the body of water.

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What is claimed is: 1. A floatation apparatus, comprising: a platform structure, wherein the platform structure comprises perforations adapted to drain a liquid from the platform structure; a permanent buoyancy structure physically attached to a first side of the platform structure; and at least on

What is claimed is: 1. A floatation apparatus, comprising: a platform structure, wherein the platform structure comprises perforations adapted to drain a liquid from the platform structure; a permanent buoyancy structure physically attached to a first side of the platform structure; and at least one removable buoyancy structure removably attached to the platform apparatus, wherein the floatation apparatus is portable, wherein the floatation apparatus is adapted to float on water, wherein the platform structure is adapted to support a pet over the water; and a membrane structure removably attached to a bottom side of the floatation apparatus, wherein the membrane structure is adapted to capture the liquid draining through the perforations. 2. The floatation apparatus of claim 1, further comprising at least one attachment structure adapted to secure the floatation apparatus to an object. 3. The floatation apparatus of claim 2, wherein the object is a swimming pool. 4. The floatation apparatus of claim 3, wherein the swimming pool comprises a shading structure removably attached to the swimming pool, wherein the floatation apparatus is further adapted to be secured to the shading structure, and wherein the shading structure is adapted to provide shade for the floatation apparatus. 5. The floatation apparatus of claim 4, wherein the shading structure is selected from the group consisting of an umbrella and a canopy. 6. The floatation apparatus of claim 2, wherein the object is selected from the group consisting of a dock and a boat. 7. The floatation apparatus of claim 1, wherein the permanent buoyancy structure is selected from the group consisting of an inflatable buoyancy structure, a hoilow tubular buoyancy structure, and a polystyrene buoyancy structure. 8. The floatation apparatus of claim 1, wherein the perntanent buoyancy structure comprises a material selected from the group consisting of PVC, and polystyrene. 9. The floatation apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one removable buoyancy structure is an inflatable floatation structure. 10. The floatation apparatus of claim 1, wherein the an least one removable buoyancy structure comprises a material selected from the group consisting of polyvinylchloride, and polystyrene. 11. The floatation apparatus of claim 1, wherein the platform structure comprises a material selected from the consisting of PVC, plastic, wood, and fiberglass. 12. The floatation apparatus of claim 1, wherein the floatation apparatus is adapted to float on water, and wherein the platform structure is adapted to support a pet over the water. 13. The floatation apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a ramp structure, wherein the ramp structure is removably attached to the floatation apparatus, and wherein the ramp structure is adapted to support a pet over the water. 14. The floatation apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a barrier structure around a perimeter of the platform structure, wherein the barrier structure is removably attached to the floatation apparatus, and wherein the barrier structure is adapted to restrain a pet from exiting the floatation apparatus. 15. A flotation apparatus, comprising: a platform having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a perimeter; a buoyancy structure having a top surface and a perimeter, wherein the buoyancy structure is non-removably attached to the platform along the perimeter of the platform so that the upper surface of the platform is recessed with respect to the top surface of the buoyancy structure; a plurality of nested endless tubular structures extending proximate the perimeter of the platform, wherein each endless tubular structure is buoyant and removably attached to the lower surface of the platform, wherein the largest of the endless tubular structures is adjacent the non-removably attached buoyancy structure and has a perimeter less than or equal to the perimeter of the platform, wherein each succeeding adjacent tubular structure has a smaller perimeter than a preceding endless tubular structure. 16. The floatation apparatus of claim 15, further comprising at least one attachment structure selected from the group consisting of a hook at each end of a strap, an eye bolt at each end of a strap, and a hook and an eye bolt at each end of a strap, wherein one end of the strap is attachable to the floatation apparatus and the other end of the strap is attachable to an object, in order to secure the floatation apparatus to the object. 17. The floatation apparatus of claim 16, wherein the object is a railing of a swimming pool. 18. The floatation apparatus of claim 16, wherein the object is selected from the group consisting of a dock and a boat. 19. The floatation apparatus of claim 15, further comprising at least one resilient member, wherein one end of the resilient member is attachable to a shading structure and the other end of the resilient member is attached to the floatation apparatus. 20. The floatation apparatus of claim 19, wherein the shading structure is selected from the group consisting of an umbrella and a canopy. 21. The floatation apparatus of claim 15, wherein the non-removably attached buoyancy structure is selected from the group consisting of an inflatable buoyancy structure, a hollow tubular buoyancy structure, and a polystyrene buoyancy structure. 22. The floatation apparatus of claim 15, wherein the non-removably attached buoyancy structure comprises a material selected from the group consisting of PVC, and polystyrene. 23. The floatation apparatus of claim 15, wherein the at least one endless tubular structure is an inflatable floatation structure. 24. The floatation apparatus of claim 15, wherein the at least one endless tubular structure comprises a material selected from the group consisting of polyvinylchloride, and polystyrene. 25. The floatation apparatus of claim 15, wherein the platform comprises a material selected from the group consisting of PVC, plastic, wood, and fiberglass. 26. The floatation apparatus of claim 15, further comprising a ramp, wherein the ramp is removably attached to the floatation apparatus, and wherein the ramp is adapted to support a pet over the water. 27. The floatation apparatus of claim 15, further comprising a barrier structure around the perimeter of the platform, wherein the barrier structure is removably attached to the floatation apparatus, and wherein the barrier structure is adapted to restrain a pet from exiting the floatation apparatus. 28. The floatation apparatus of claim 15, wherein the platform comprises perforations adapted to drain a liquid from the platform.