FOR RELEASE: August 28, 2009

Dog Water Extravaganza at the Troy Family Aquatic Center

(TROY, MI) – Register your furry friend for a 45-minute dog-only swim at the Troy Family Aquatic Center, Saturday, September 12.

The Aquatic Center offers three separate swim times from 12-3 pm based on the dog’s weight, as follows:

• Under 40 lbs. (12-12:45 pm)
• 41- 65 lbs. (1-1:45 pm)
• 66 lbs. or more (2-2:45 pm)

Dogs must be six months of age or older and must wear their dog license to participate. Owners are required to register and pay a registration fee for their dog to swim: Troy residents are $11 and nonresidents are $13. A commemorative t-shirt will be given upon check-in to all who register in advance.

The Dog Water Extravaganza is co-sponsored by Camp Bow Wow and Longview Boarding & Grooming.

The Troy Family Aquatic Center is located at 3425 Civic Center Drive on the north side of Big Beaver Road, just west of Livernois. For more information, contact the Aquatic Center at 248.524.3514.

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