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Dogs take over Saskatoon pool in end-of-season tradition

CBC News | Posted: August 30, 2016 2:08 AM | Last Updated: August 30, 2016

City continues annual event inviting dogs for a swim

Media | Dog Days of Saskatoon Summer 2016

Caption: The city let the dogs out into Mayfair pool on the last day before they close the public pools for the season.

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It's the final day of pool season in Saskatoon and that means it's a day dedicated for dogs.
The annual tradition continues in 2016 with the city opening up Mayfair pool to its four-legged friends on the last day before all city-run pools close for the season.

Image | Dogs in the pool Aug 29 2016

Caption: The City of Saskatoon held its annual Dog Day of Summer event inviting dogs to Mayfair pool for a swim before they close for the season. (Don Somers/CBC)

Jody Hauta, with the city, said on Monday they had 200 dogs pre-registered for the event, surpassing last year's attendance.
"It's a chance for dog owners to come down and play in the water in a controlled setting. It's a good chance to get into the water and play," Hauta said. "This is the last day of the pool season so the dogs will be the last ones in there."

Image | Dog day in the pool Aug 29 2016

Caption: About 200 dog owners signed up for a chance to have their dogs swim in Mayfair pool on Monday. (Josh Lynn/CBC)

Service dogs were invited to swim starting at 11 a.m. CST with other dogs diving into the pool in one-hour slots up until 7 p.m.
The Saskatoon SPCA also hosted a fundraiser barbecue with all proceeds going towards SPCA programs.

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