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8th Annual Dogs Gone Swimming

September 12, 2016

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Dogs, Kids, Water, and lots of Family Fun this weekend at the 8th Annual Dogs Gone Swimming Event! All proceeds from this event benefit Friends of Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center.

When: Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 10am-3pm

Location: Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center, 7300 Newport Avenue, Norfolk VA

Planned Activities:

  • Dog Swim Sessions
  • Adoptable Pets 
  • Dog Swimsuit Contest 
  • Kids Games 
  • Canine Games
  • Low Cost Spay/Neuter, Vaccine and Microchipping Services (appt needed)
  • Canine Nail Clips 
  • Dog Radar Run 
  • Dog Rally Course 
  • Canine Good Citizen Testing 
  • Live Music 
  • Exhibits 
  • Food Vendors
  • City of Norfolk Dog Licenses and more

More Information: Find out more about this event HERE.

 

Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

Tags: Dogs, Dogs Gone Swimming, Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center, and Norfolk Animal Care Center
Categories: Events

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