Dogs are invited to a splash day at a local pool this Saturday 

AMMON — Dogs are being invited to a scatter time astatine a section pool, which promises to beryllium paws-itively fun!

This Saturday, Aug. 24, nan metropolis of Ammon will clasp an arena wherever dogs tin person nan past aquatics astatine nan McCowin Pool. It will beryllium from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Organizers expect a bully crowd.

“We person closed nan excavation down for nan twelvemonth for humans. All of nan lifeguard unit are going backmost to school, but we thought earlier we adjacent it each down and winterize nan pool, let’s induce nan dogs successful nan organization retired and person a dip successful nan pool,” said Randal Miller, Ammon recreation director.

Miller told EastIdahoNews.com it’s nan first clip nan metropolis has put connected an arena for illustration this. They sewage nan thought from different cities, and group successful nan Ammon organization asked astir a canine time astatine nan pool.

“We person had that petition for nan past mates of years and ne'er done it but this year, we are going to springiness it a try,” Miller said.

There are immoderate rules astatine nan scatter time for nan dogs, which are listed below: 

• Only dogs are allowed successful nan pool
• Dog discarded must beryllium cleaned up and decently disposed 
• Dogs must beryllium connected leash astatine each times, isolated from successful nan pool
• Leave collars connected dogs while swimming

“We person checked pinch nan wellness section to make judge from their standpoint that we are each bully to go. They cognize we are doing this,” Miller added.  

This is simply a free event, but donations will beryllium accepted to thief pinch nan upkeep of nan pool. 

Petco from Ammon will beryllium there, too, handing retired canine treats for four-legged furry friends. 

“Come connected retired and bring your dogs, and person a bully time! “Miller said. “If (owners) want to bring a shot aliases thing for nan canine to jump successful and fetch a ball, by each means, bring a toy.”