Video by COOPER SLOUGH, Hays Post

The Hays Aquatic Park swung open the doggie doors for a last swim of the season Saturday, inviting dogs and their owners a chance for a dip.

The program is hosted by the Hays Recreations Commission. Regular chemicals in the pool water are lowered, making the pool unsafe for humans to swim in, but makes it safe for dogs. Owners were allowed to get wet only up to their thighs, for safety purposes.

About 100 dogs took part in the two-hour event.