 | Doggie Paddle 2006
August 12, 2006: Once again, the good folks at the Animal Care Trust have pulled off the impossible: 200-some dogs and their people in a public pool on a hot summer day, and great fun was had by all. We noticed a wide diversity among Chattanooga's canine companions this year. There were many Retrievers, enjoying both the water and the many balls, of course, but the toy group was well represented as well, with Pugs and Papillons and some tiny thing that looked suspiciously like a guinea pig. I'm delighted to report that the Herding group was well-represented, with shepherds from Germany, Austria, Belgium, Scotland, and Wales. A surprising number of hounds, from Plott to Coon to Wolf, were seen cavorting in and among the waters. Not to be outdone, the ubiquitous and well-beloved All-Americans set the bar with their own brand of shenanigans. All in all, quite the party. Eternal thanks to Donna Deweese and all the folks at ACT and the McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center. If you haven't been thanked enough for all you did to pull this off, consider this photo gallery my witness and testament to a fabulous day for the dogs of Chattanooga and their people. Please, oh please, do it again next year! -- Bev Eitner Click to see a larger version of any picture;
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