[Archived] Alexandria Hosts Third Annual Doggie Day Swim

City Press Release


	For Immediate Release	For More Information, Contact
	August 30, 2006 PIO# 200-06/rdo	Brian Hannigan, Director of Communications, or Raynard Owens, Communications Officer, at 703.838.4300 Raynard Owens, Communications Officer, at 703.838.4300

ALEXANDRIA HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL DOGGIE DAY SWIM
Portion of Proceeds Will Benefit Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

The City of Alexandria’s Third Annual Doggie Day Swim is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 4 to 7 pm at the Old Town Pool, 1609 Cameron St. Admission is $5 per dog.

Following the end of the summer pool season, the annual event provides dogs with the opportunity to swim and play games in one of the City’s pools. Treats and toys will be provided. Dog handlers cannot swim or enter the pool with their dogs. Dogs must be sociable and remain leashed while on the pool deck.

“More than 200 dogs and their families participated in the event last year,” said Bryan Banner, Aquatics Supervisor for the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. “Whether a dog owner or not, this event has become an annual end of summer ritual for City dog lovers.”

Dog handlers must be 16 years of age or older. All dogs should wear current vaccination tags or handlers should provide proof of vaccination. Space is limited to 100 dogs in the pool area at one time.

Half of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.

For additional information, call the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center at 703-519-2160.

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