Wags & Waves pool party for people, pets Sept. 15

Wags & Waves pool party for people, pets Sept. 15
Floating in the Endless River is just one of the attractions pet owners can enjoy with their canine companions at Wags & Waves on Sept. 15. Photo by Jonnie England.

August 29, 2012 – Wags & Waves, the ultimate pool party for people and their pets, takes place Saturday, September 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at NRH20 Family Water Park, 9001 Boulevard 26, in North Richland Hills.

At the day-long event, presented by the Metroplex Animal Coalition (MAC), pet owners can say so long to summer as they float in the Endless River and catch some waves in the NRH20cean with their canine companions by their side.

Well-dressed dogs can compete for great prizes in the Canine Couture costume contest.

In addition to the various pools and water attractions, other activities at Wags & Waves include pet costume and trick contests, agility and retrieving demonstrations, live music by The Big Guns, vendors, food for purchase and more.  NRH20 offers separate activity pool areas for large and small breed dogs plus numerous slides for pets and people of all ages and sizes.

Admission to Wags & Waves is $20 per person online or at the door, and includes up to two dogs admitted free.  Reserved seating areas for up to 25 people are also available for an additional $75. There is no charge for children under 2 years of age.  Those who register early online will receive a free event T-shirt, and the first 500 attendees will receive a complimentary goody bagAll dogs must be spayed or neutered and show proof of complete, up-to-date vaccinations and current rabies shots.

Dogs of all shapes and sizes get into the swim of things at Wags & Waves.

Sybil Summers with 105.3 FM The Fan will M.C. Wags & Waves, which benefits the Metroplex Animal Coalition (MAC) and its member organizations Animal Guardians of America, Cat Matchers, DFW Rescue Me, Feral Friends Community Cat Alliance and Legacy Boxer Rescue.

Top Dog presenting sponsors of the 4th annual Wags & Waves of Wags & Waves are American Dog Rescue and NRH20 Family Water Park.  Additional sponsors include Purina Pro Plan Rally to Rescue, Urban Animal Magazine, Dee’s Doggie Den, Dogs Rule Resort, Sembio, Shagly Photography, Southern Graphics International, Stonebriar Veterinary Centre, Wooden Swing, Invisible Fence, Adoptashelter.com and RaceTrac.

People and their pets can cool off and catch some waves in the NRH20cean.

Tickets are available at WagsAndWaves.com.  For more information, email .

Story and photos submitted by Jonnie England.

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