PetPoolooza kicked off Saturday for its 14th year in Manhattan and allowed pet owners and their furry friends some quality swim time before the pools shut down for the year.
The annual last day for the pools also serves as a fundraiser for Manhattan’s T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter.
Aquatics Director Sydni Baker explains why this event is held at the city park pool.
City of Manhattan PIO Vivienne Uccello explains who enjoys this event the most
Animal Control Officer Brandon Sokol says he believes this event has done well in the many years it’s been held with relatively no problems.
Shelter Medicine Intern Dr. Hayley Barkoviak was onsite with her team to offer rabies vaccines for the animals, and explains how they treat the dogs while vaccinating them.
All proceeds from Saturday’s event go directly to the shelter.
(Photos by Steven Shaffur/KMAN)
