Owners will have to watch their furry friends splash around from the sidelines, as only dogs can swim in the pool for health and safety reasons, the city said.
Owners will have to watch their furry friends splash around from the sidelines, as only dogs can swim in the pool for health and safety reasons, the city said.
Free dog-only swimming will make a return this weekend as the city marks the end of the outdoor pool season.
Pooches will get those final summer splashes all to themselves, as only dogs can swim in the pool for health and safety reasons, the city said on its .
The dog-only swim will run at the following pools from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday:
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Greenwood Park
High Park
Kiwanis pool in Stan Wadlow Park
Lambton - Kingsway Park
Ledbury Park
Monarch Park
Mitchell Field Community Centre
Northwood Community Centre
Rotary Peace Park
Stanley Park SouthÂ
If you and your pup can’t make it this weekend, you’ll get another chance at these pools on Sept. 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.:
Goulding Community Recreation Centre
Heron Park Community Centre
McGregor Park Community Centre
Riverdale Park East
Proof that you dog has been vaccinated against rabies is also a requirement, and adults must keep an eye on their pups and stick around during the swim. Each adult can bring up to two dogs.
There’s no registration requirement, and owners can just show up and sign in with their canines.
É«É«À² Animal Services will also accept donations at the pools. Peanut butter, freeze-dried treats and dog toys are all welcome.
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Elissa Mendes is a breaking news reporter, working out of
the Star’s radio room in É«É«À². Reach her via email: emendes@thestar.ca
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