By JAMES BELL
Hays Post

People are not the only ones who get to take advantage of the Hays Aquatic Park as the annual dog swim is set for 11 a.m. Saturday.

“It was always successful,” said Grant Lacy, aquatics director for the Hays Recreation Commission. Lacy has continued the swim the last six years after he took over as director.

Regular chemicals in the pool water are lowered, making the pool unsafe for humans to swim in, but makes it safe for dogs.

“It’s a nice safe, controlled environment,” Lacy said, but urges caution to participants.

Only people 16 years old will be allowed in the water and only up to their thighs, for safety reasons.

Participating dogs must have current vaccinations and must be kept under control at all times.

Last year, the event brought around 100 dogs to the park, according to Lacy.

In conjunction with the swim, participants will be allowed to vote on the “Love your pet photo contest.” Photos that were submitted earlier this week will be presented at the front desk and winners will judged Saturday.

The event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a cost of $5 per dog.