Bally's Bow Wow Swim Brings Fun and Fundraising

Baking and barking were the theme on Saturday, Sept. 9 when the Bally Area Recreational Development Society (BARDS) hosted their annual Bow Wow Dog Swim and Bake Sale. As always, the event was held at the Bally Community Pool.

BARDS’ goal for the bake sale and dog swim was to raise $3,000 to pay for sealcoating the pool parking lot next spring. The group has been holding a variety of fundraisers to pay for facility upgrades. 

Fortunately the rain stayed away, enabling 70 dogs and over 100 people to attend. Many of the latter came to purchase homemade treats at the bake sale. Many of the dogs enjoyed a post-swim frolic through the nearby park field following their swim, while others just relaxed following their exercise.

Bally's Boy Scout Pack 586 enthusiastically participated in the day's events, fundraising with some items of their own. Photo from BARDS on Facebook.

Baby steps for this German Shepard who chose to explore the "baby pool" cautiously. Photo by BARDS on Facebook.

An array of delicious looking homemade baked goods undoubtedly tempted people and dogs as well. Photo from BARDS on Facebook,

This pooch opted for swim lessons. Photo by Jane Stahl.

The dogs were not the only ones eager for that last swim of summer. Photo by Jane Stahl.

Sporting the latest in cool-down attire, this pup greeted Jane Stahl when she arrived. Photo by Jane Stahl.

Hopefully the proceeds from this event will improve parking at the pool for the 2024 swim season. Photo by Jane Stahl.

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