FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 - or -

ALYSSA COOK-ALEXANDER - 216-635-3274

Cleveland Metroparks invites all dog owners and
their four-legged friends to the annual �Dog Paddle &
Pet-A-Palooza� event on Sunday, August 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. at
Ledge Pool & Recreation Area in Hinckley Reservation in
Hinckley Township.

Dog owners can bring their non-aggressive dogs to cool off with
a dip in Ledge Pool for a nominal donation ($5/per dog), with net
proceeds benefiting the Medina County SPCA.

A Dog Fair will also be held on the grounds with exhibitors and
vendors all about �man's best friend,� including: dog groomers, dog
treats and dog adoptions. Look for booths from Golden Treasure
Golden Retriever Rescue, Nature's Pharmacy, Ohio Pug Rescue,
Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, The van Bakeren Foundation's Vets
on Wheels program, VCA Animal Hospitals and more. Enter to win
Cleveland Indians tickets through giveaways throughout the day.

And, the Medina County SPCA will also host a Pet Adoption
Area.

Also don't miss great demonstrations, including:

All Day - Medina Swarm dog agility course will be set-up
for demonstrations all day

All Day - Buckeye DockDogs - with dogs going aerial and
plunging into the lake

2 p.m.-   B.A.R.K (Buckeye Area Regional K-9) -
on-hand with animal safety demonstration

Dogs and their humans can also enjoy snacks for sale.

Ledge Pool & Recreation Area is located at 1151 Ledge Road,
between State and Kellogg roads in Hinckley Reservation in Hinckley
Township.           

For more information, call 330-239-2911 or 216-635-3200, or go
to clevelandmetroparks.com

The �Dog Paddle & Pet-A-Palooza� is sponsored by
WDOK, WNCX, WQAL and The Fan radio stations.

From Afghan Hounds to Yorkies, all dogs are welcome at the
�Dog Paddle & Pet-A-Palooza� event in Cleveland
Metroparks - part of your life, naturally!

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