Dog lovers — this is going to be fun!

On Saturday, August 19, the Kanawha City Community Center is hosting a two-mile dog walk, a dog swim at the rec center pool, a health fair, a best trick contest, and a dog and owner costume contest. (I’m judging this! Celeste is bummed because it means she can’t win, but she’s still planning to enter.)

Celeste and I took Murry to the dog swim last year and it was so much fun. Murry is more of a wader than a swimmer, but the other dogs there (especially the retrievers and labs) were having the time of their life.

No registration fee is required, but donations of dog items will be accepted and given to the Kanawha/Charleston Humane Association.

All dogs participating should be well socialized, on a leash, and with a walker who is willing to clean up after the dog. Activities begin at 10 am with the dog walk.

For questions, contact Rachel Pett at 348-8008 or rachel.pett@cityofcharleston.org.

Early registrations should be sent to: Charleston Parks & Recreation, 200 Baker Lane, Charleston, 25302.