Splash!

The Legion Street Pool in Johnson City went to the dogs for the past few nights...literally. Meredith and I decided to join in the fun with the pooches.

Last night, we took Kalla and Alex to the annual Dog Swim to benefit the new Johnson City Dog Park being built at Willow Springs Park (just off the Old Jonesborough Highway.) It was so much fun! The dogs loved it because they were able to run around with their new buddies without leashes and get in the water to cool off, retrieve tennis balls or frisbees. There were so many families there! The place was packed from 6 til about 7:30.

Kalla had a big time, and was so funny. Meredith took her to get into the big pool, but she wouldn't get in!!! It was a alittle baffling at first. We know that she loves to swim, and get wet. She loves to go to Sycamore Shoals and swim against the river current.

However, last night, she was running around the edge barking and whining because she was afraid the other dogs in the pool were in danger by being in the pool. If she would learn to just jump in, she would make a great lifeguard. We finally got her into the kiddie pool. We figured she just liked being able to touch the bottom. It was 1ft. deep, and she went to town!

Alex, on the other hand, just ran around visting (and getting treats from Valerie--Natural Pet Supply--Thanks, Valerie!) He thinks that anything wet is a BATH. He doesn't like baths. We did put him in the kiddie pool. He stayed in for a minute...maybe.

We stayed til about dark, packed up, and headed home with two happy, but tuckered out Corgis.

Chalmer