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Get Ready for the Second Annual Doggie Paddle

Are these dogs or fish?

will host the second annual Doggie Paddle at Signal Bay Water Park on Sept. 10.

Jennifer Deuterman, the parks and recreation marketing manager, said the idea for a Doggie Paddle first came up when searching for dog-friendly events.  Parks and recreation staff noticed that other jurisdictions had similar events.

“[We] thought it would be a great opportunity and perfect place to raise awareness and funds for our new dog park,” she said.

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Last year, 81 dogs and 88 people attended the event. This year, Deuterman expects more than 100 people and animals to attend.

There will be rescues, vets and dog-related businesses on hand at the event including Yappie Cuttery, PetSmart and A City Dog. “We will also be having a Manassas Park animal control officer on-site to license and tag dogs from Manassas Park,” she said.

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Owners must bring proof that their dogs are vaccinated against Distemper, Parvo and Rabies. Dogs without up-to-date vaccination records and female dogs in heat will not be allowed in the park. Owners will not be allowed to enter the water with their animals and dogs swim at their own risk.

The Doggie Paddle will start at 10 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. The event is free for humans, but costs $5 per dog. There is a limit of two dogs per handler.

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