How Tallahassee’s Puppies in the Pool event gives local dogs a chance to cool off
By Leah Justice
After children return to school and the swimming season winds down, the “dog days” of summer begin for the City of Tallahassee’s Aquatics Division. Every October, Trousdell Aquatics Center, operated by the city, invites 300 pups to swim, splash, and play fetch in the children’s activity pool before it officially closes for the year.
Since 2006, the city has sponsored the weekend-long Puppies in the Pool event, creating a delightful experience for dog owners and their playful pets. Surrounded by hundreds of tennis balls generously provided by the city’s Tennis Division, dogs enjoy making new furry friends, splashing their owners, playing fetch with lifeguards, and showing off their best doggy paddles.