Dogs Make a Splash at Trousdell Aquatics Center
Puppies in the Pool Event Returns to Trousdell
October 02, 2019
Let your canine companion make a splash at the 14th annual Puppies in the Pool at the Trousdell Aquatics Center (activity pool only), located at 298 John Knox Road. It will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5 and 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Dogs will be divided into two groups and allotted certain swim times. Times are the same both days.
- Dogs under 40 pounds: 1 – 2 p.m.
- Dogs over 40 pounds: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Entry fees are $4 per person and $4 per dog. Space is limited, pre-registration is encouraged. Pre-register your pup for an Express Puppy Pass, which allows for no lines, no waiting and no hassle on event day. Citizens wanting to attend Puppies in the Pool can bring their pet’s paperwork, prepay the entrance fee and select the time slot that works best for them and their pooch(es). Passes are on sale at Trousdell. The pool is open from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. for registration during the weekday and from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends.
All dogs 6 months or older are welcome to come show off their best doggie paddle. All dog owners must bring current health information on each animal, as dogs without these materials will not be permitted in the pool. Vaccinations must be current for rabies, Bordetella and one of the following: DAPP, DA2PP or DHPP. Dogs must also have had a negative fecal test within the past year and be spayed or neutered. Also, this is the dog's time to swim, thus no humans will be allowed into the activity pool with their canine friend(s) due to regulations set by the Leon County Public Health Department. Dogs must always be supervised and be on leash when not in the activity pool.
If you’d like to get your dog cleaned up before the car ride home, stop by the dog wash station on your way out! For your convenience, Pets Ad Litem (PAL) will have this set up just outside the pool and will be accepting donations. PAL is an alliance of advocates and professionals providing a legal voice for animals.
For more information about Puppies in the Pool, please contact the Trousdell Aquatics Center at (850) 891-4901. You can stay up-to-date on the wide variety of events and activities offered by the City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department by following the department on Facebook and Twitter.
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