SWIM WITH YOUR PUP - At the Cleveland Family YMCA's Outdoor Pool!
Make a splash with your four-legged best friend at the Cleveland Y's annual Doggy Dip! Before we close the outdoor pool for the season, we're giving our Y members and their pups one last chance to enjoy the water together.
This special event is open to YMCA members only and features two swim sessions, so be sure to register for your preferred time slot before space fills up.
Event Highlights
Members-only event
Two swim session options (advance registration recommended)
Swim with your pup in the Cleveland Family YMCA Outdoor Pool
Proceeds benefit the 2027 YMCA Community Support Campaign, helping ensure everyone in our community has access to YMCA programs and services regardless of their ability to pay.
Community Partners
We're excited to welcome local organizations that will make an even bigger splash at this year's Doggy Dip:
Dixie Day Spay – Microchipping available for $15 per dog
The Ark of Cleveland – Pet adoption event
Pawz & Clawz – Nail trims for $5 per dog, plus treats and information about daycare, boarding and grooming services
REGISTER NOW
10-11 AM: Register
11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Register
Event Rules
To help everyone enjoy a safe and fun experience, please review the following guidelines:
Well-mannered dogs and their handlers are welcome. Any dog displaying aggressive behavior will be asked to leave immediately.
Dogs must remain on a leash whenever they are not in the water.
Only families accompanying a dog may enter the pool.
Dogs must wear a current rabies vaccination tag on their collar at all times during the event.
Each dog must be accompanied by a responsible adult handler (18 years or older).
No dogs in heat are permitted.
Handlers are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs. Please bring your own waste bags and use designated relief areas.
A waiver must be completed for each dog on the day of the event.
Register for your preferred swim session today and treat your pup to one last pool day while supporting the YMCA's mission to strengthen our community.
Have Questions?
Contact Chelsea Sandidge at csandidge@ymcachattanooga.org