Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center's Annual Dogs Gone Swimming!

Bring your friends, family and pooches to the 6th Annual Dogs Gone Swimming!

When:  Saturday, September 13Where: Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center @ 7300 Newport Ave., Norfolk
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Why: To have fun with your dog and family AND help homeless pets! Proceeds benefit the animals at Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center

This will be a fun filled day for dogs and families! Our goal is to welcome over 400 dog swimmers and 1,500 humans this year! The dogs can't wait, and neither can we! We have so much planned, including:

Swim sessions from 10 am to 3 pm (each 40 minute swim session starts on the hour)

Field activities from 11 am to 3 pm

Tidewater Dock Dogs demonstration at the end of each swim session (10 minutes)

Low cost spay/neuter, vaccine, and nail trims with VBSPCA Neuter Scooter

Obedience and agility demonstrations

Adoptable pets from area rescue groups

Dog swimsuit competitions

Pet focused services such as nail clipping, rabies vaccinations and City of Norfolk pet licenses

Dogs Gone Swimming is presented by Friends of Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center. When you sign up for swim sessions or purchase merchandise, you support Friends programs that help homeless animals.

Swim session fee: $15 first dog, $10 for each additional dog

All day pass: $45 first dog; $15 for each additional dog

Military discount session: At the 2 pm session, military families can register for the swim session at a reduced fee of $7 for first dog, $5 for each additional dog while space is available. To receive discount, you must show military ID and register for swim session on site the day of event (please note: discounted on-line pre-registration is not available). Military discount proudly sponsored by Team L'Hoste Real Estate

Merchandise from our Dogs Gone Swimming Store includes cookbooks, t-shirts, towels, coffee cups, and water bottles. (Can purchase in advance online and picked up day of event)