Upcoming event: POOCH PLUNGE

Announcing West Hartford Dog Park Coalition's first fundraising event: the POOCH PLUNGE!

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Thanks to the support of the West Hartford Human & Leisure Services Department, the West Hartford Dog Park Coalition will be having a fundraising event in a few weeks. The event will be a

Dog Swim

Monday, August 18th

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Kennedy Pool - 106 Oakwood Avenue http://www.westhartford.org/TownServices/TownDepartments/LeisureServices/RecreationFacilities/ParksPools/KennedyPark.htm

Please be on the lookout for a separate blog entry with additional event information. This event will be an opportunity for responsible dog owners to allow their dogs to play and swim in an off-leash environment in support of the West Hartford Dog Park Coalition's efforts to build a dog park in West Hartford. The cost for the event will be $5.00 per dog, however, additional donations will be accepted. Please note that all dogs will be required to have a current town license in order to participate in the event, so make sure your dog is licensed with your town, and mark your calendars for this wonderful event!

**All dogs must have a current town license in order to participate.**
If you have any questions, please contact Mandy Pike at westhartforddogpark@gmail.com

Thanks to "ullilane" from YouTube for the use of this video.

The Rules are as follows:

• Dogs MUST display a valid license and up-to-date rabies vaccinations
• Owners must have control of their dogs at all times and keep them within designated boundaries during the event
• Owners must pick up after their dogs and dispose of waste in the proper receptacles
• Dogs swim at their own risk
• Only dogs allowed in the water
• Dog owners are responsible for any injuries or damage caused by their dogs
• Dogs must be leashed when entering/exiting the fenced in pool area
• Dogs in heat, aggressive dogs and puppies under four (4) months are prohibited
• Dogs must be removed from the pool area at the first sign of aggression towards a person or dog
• No more than three (3) dogs per person
• For the safety of all dogs, no choke, prong, pinch, or spike collars allowed
• No smoking, glass containers or food (people/animal) allowed in the pool area
• An adult must accompany anyone under 15 years of age. Children must be closely supervised.