DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to Host Second Annual Doggie Splash Paw-looza Event to feature swimsuit photo contest

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host a Doggie Splash Paw-looza on Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Midway Park Pool, located at 3181 Midway Road, Decatur, GA 30032. Photographs for the swimsuit photo contest may be submitted now until Sept. 5 via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with the hashtag, #DeKalbPawlooza19.

This year’s event will include a dog swim, pet-friendly vendors, music, raffle, swimsuit photo contest and more. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners. Admission is $5 per dog to swim and all proceeds will fund enhancements for the Brookside and Mason Mill dog parks. Owners must arrive with their dogs on a leash and provide proof of current vaccinations and rabies tag.

Female dogs in heat and puppies less than six months old will not be allowed. All pet handlers must be at least 18 years old or accompanied by an adult. No more than two dogs per handler will be allowed. Owners will be required to supervise their dogs and clean up after them as necessary. The Doggie Splash Paw-looza offers something for everyone, so splash the day away while supporting a great cause!

To register, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks and click the “Register Now” button, or register in person at any recreation center. Onsite registration will also be available. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook at @dekalbrpca or Twitter @dekalbparksrec.

For more information, contact LaShanda Davis, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs public relations specialist, at 404-371-3643 or lsdavis@dekalbcountyga.gov.

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