East Ridge Pool Pooch Party

The East Ridge Pool is hosting its 4th Annual Pooch Pool Party on September 28th. The party has been pushed back from the traditional Labor Day date to the end of the month.

Four-legged friends can come to the pool party from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Admission is $5 per dog. Humans are free.

There is an Olympic pool for big dogs and two smaller wading pools for little dogs.

Money raised from the event benefits the East Ridge Youth Foundation.

Important things to note before the big party:

• All dogs must remain leashed while on the pool deck and display current rabies and ID tag on collar.
• Owners must clean up after their dogs—bags will be provided.
• Handlers must sign a waiver at check-in on the day of the event.

The East Ridge Pool is located at 4150 Monroe Street, behind Bojangles on Ringgold Road. For more information, please call the pool at 423-867-1144 or e-mail eastridgeyouthfound@yahoo.com.

3rd Annual Putt for Pets Golf Classic

When: Sunday, September 21. 9 AM – registration opens. 10:00 AM – shotgun start
Where: Brainerd Golf Club. 5203 Old Mission Road
How Much: $80/Individual (includes 18-holes of golf, beverages & lunch)

Hole-in-One Wins A New Lexus!!!

Putting Contest – $5,000 CASH PRIZE! Putting contest takes place concurrently with tournament. $5/1 chance, $10/3 chances. Qualifying for the Putting Contest is anytime between 10 AM and 2:30 PM. Finals held at 3 PM. You do not have to be in the tournament to compete in the putting contest.

Proceeds benefit the McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center.

For more information and to sign up for the tournament, call Wes Dennis at423- 400-6761 or e-mail Wes.Dennis@shawinc.com.

Doggie Paddle at Hamilton YMCA

Another Doggie Paddle event will be held at the Hamilton YMCA Outdoor Pool on Saturday, September 6th from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Cost is $10/per dog. The outdoor pool is located at the site of the former Turner Club and is about 2 blocks from the Hamilton YMCA building which is located at 7430 Shallowford Road. Get your pooch their very own goody bags (while supplies last)!

Pooch Pool Party Etiquette:

• Owners must accompany their dogs. It is recommended 1 adult for every 2 dogs.
• Only dogs and owners allowed in pool.
• Dogs must be on leash when outside pool area.
• Dogs must display current rabies and ID tag on collar.
• Owners must clean up after their dog. Bags will be provided.
• Children should not be left unattended.
• Bring your own towel and chair.
• Aggressive dogs (and people) will be asked to leave.
• Come prepared to get wet and have fun!