See photos of pups cooling off at a St. Petersburg pool
Doggy Swim Day returned to Fossil Park on Saturday.
Willow, a black lab and golden retriever mix, shakes water off while having fun during Dog Swim Day at Fossil Park Pool on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 in St. Petersburg . [ CHLOE TROFATTER | Times ]
With summer winding down and the kids back in school, a public poolin St. Petersburg is for the dogs.
Fossil Park’s Doggy Swim Day gave local pooches the chance to play in the cool water — a welcome break from the extreme heat. Participating doggos were required to be up to date on all vaccinations, and no humans were allowed to join them in the water.
Benji the labradoodle plays fetch in the water. [ CHLOE TROFATTER | Times ]
Large dogs of different colors and coats run around the pool. [ CHLOE TROFATTER | Times ]
An man encourages his reluctant dog to jump in the pool where toys float in the water. [ CHLOE TROFATTER | Times ]
A golden retriever lets his tongue hang out while hanging out poolside. [ CHLOE TROFATTER | Times ]
Kinsley, a Pembroke cardigan corgi mix, and a friend, break the rules and run around the pool. [ CHLOE TROFATTER | Times ]
Lucy, a Bernese mountain dog, is content to lounge in a puddle. [ CHLOE TROFATTER | Times ]
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