WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU) — Pet shelters in Central Wisconsin have had a rough go of it the last few weeks with an influx of dogs and cats.
Residents in Wisconsin Rapids will be encouraged to help that cause next week after the official closure of the city’s aquatic center. Mayor Shane Blaser is inviting dog owners from across the area to Dog Day at the Pool on August 24th, a day dedicated to the dogs at the facility.
“The only ones that get to use the pool are the dogs,” said Blaser. “They get to splash around and enjoy the three different pools.”
Dogs will not be allowed on the water slide but will have the run of all the other areas. Following the event, the water will be drained from the pool and crews will begin winterization.
Admission for the day is $5 plus a donation for the South Wood County Humane Society. laser says that can be anything from a bag of dry dog or cat food to cat litter and toys. They are also in need of office supplies like trash bags and postage stamps.
Preregistration is encouraged as the event is usually capped at around 90 dogs.
Blaser adds for those that can’t attend next Wednesday you can also donate cash directly or donate items by visiting the shelter’s Amazon page.
Other topics Blaser discussed with WSAU’s Mike Leischner include:
Start of video- Parks update and end of the aquatics center season
7:30- Jackson street construction update
10:00- Start of the budget season
