Take Your Dog Swimming in Owensboro This Weekend!

My pup Freddie LOVES to play in the water. He is a Golden Retriever, so it is definitely in his genetic makeup to splash and have fun.  His favorite thing to do right after getting soaking wet is to roll around in the dirt or mud! So, poor Freddie doesn't get a lot of pool time.

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I follow some Golden Retriever accounts on social media because their derpy selves bring me so much joy. Look at this sweet baby who loves to swim so much; his person caught him in the pool when he wasn't supposed to be.

Freddie and Duke aren't the only pups who love a nice doggy paddle moment. Every year, the Owensboro Parks and Recreation department hosts a special event for furry friends to join in on summer fun. I have some friends who have attended in the past and had a ball (literally and figuratively).

There are contests for best tricks, best costumes, and which pooch can shake the most water off. So cute! With giveaways and prizes plus local pet stores and vets in attendance, it really is a fun day all about the dogs.

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The Gone to the Dogs swim party at Combest Pool is this Sunday, August 2nd from 6-8 PM. Admission is $10 per dog, and their owner swims for free.  So bring your towels, goggles, and a bag of dog food to donate to the Daviess County Animal Shelter if you can. Get ready for a heckin' fun time with lots of good boys and good girls!

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