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Every Dog Has Its Day (To Swim) In Lakewood
Join the Friends of the Lakewood Dog Park (FLDP) for the 14th annual Dog Swim.
LAKEWOOD, OH – Ready for wet dog pandemonium? Dogs are taking over Foster Pool on Tuesday, September 4th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm for the 14th annual Dog Swim benefitting the Friends of the Lakewood Dog Park (FLDP). Bring your human and join in the fun as the dogs take over the pool. Every year, Foster Pool opens up the day after Labor Day and right before the pool is drained and winterized to the dogs.
Cost $8 for the first dog and each additional dog is $7. Make check-in easier and faster for you and your dog by completing this required waiver in advance. Here is a direct link to the form: http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com/user/files/dog_swim_waiver_2017.pdf
According to Karen Karp, event coordinator, the dog swim is “our biggest, most successful and most well attended fundraisers.” The volunteers are expecting approximately 175 humans and dogs. “Every year we do have more and more people coming just to observe,” said Karp.
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In compliance with the 2018 L.C.O Chapters 505 and 506 all dog breeds are welcomed to join in the fun! Please exercise the city of Lakewood Best Practices for Responsible Pet Ownership during the swim. Dogs must be up-to-date on their vaccinations. Owners are responsible for cleaning up and the safety of their dogs.
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Come visit the merchandise table to get shirts, toys and other fun items. Have a question during the swim? Find one of the many volunteers in their florescent tie-dye shirts.
Check out the upcoming Friends of the Lakewood Dog Park events: World Animal Day celebration on October 6, Spooky Pooch Parade on October 20, and Pictures With Santa Paws fundraiser on December 2. Check out our website for more information.
Proceeds will benefit FLDP, the all-volunteer, non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization that works with the City of Lakewood to care for the Lakewood Dog Park and raises funds for dog park improvements. The Friends of the Lakewood Dog Park, (originally named FIDO), was founded in January 2002 as a citizen's group helping to bring a dog park to Lakewood in the belief that such a park would enhance the livability of Lakewood as it has for other communities nationwide. Check out the website if you are interested in volunteering or donating, http://www.lakewooddogpark.com...
Photos by Rick Uldricks/Patch and Karen Karp