Take Your Doggy For A Dip At The Summit Family Aquatic Center

SUMMIT, NJ — The annual Doggy Dip is back this year at the Summit Family Aquatic Center.

Hosted by the Summit Department of Community Programs, residents and non-residents are invited to bring their small, medium and large dogs for a dip in the pool on Saturday, Sept. 24.

The fee to attend is $5 per dog for Summit residents and $10 per dog for non-residents. Small dogs (under 20 pounds) can swim from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., followed by medium dogs (20 to 50 pounds) from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

There will be two swimming sessions for large dogs (50 pounds and up), from 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. A maximum of 40 dogs per size group is allowed.

Those who are interested should register online with a credit card prior to the event. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows and can pay with cash or check only. All participants will be required to sign a waiver at check-in.

All dogs must be accompanied by at least one owner who is 18 years of age or older. Dogs also must be six months of age or older, current on all vaccinations and have a valid license tag.

Only dogs will be permitted to swim during this event. The Aquatic Center is located at 100 Ashwood Avenue.

For more information, visit www.summitcommunityprograms.co... or call the Department of
Community Programs at 908-277-2932.

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