Pooches can paddle in pool

Seattle Parks and Recreation is once again opening up the Helene Madison Pool, 13401 Meridian Ave. N., to dunking doggies before the pool closes for its regular every-18-month preventative maintenance.

The heated pool will open to dogs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11. Admission is $10 per dog.

Public Health-Seattle & King County requires that dogs be at least 6 months old and up to date on their vaccinations. Dogs must undergo a "pre-wash" by parks staff and an inspection before entering the pool.

Their owners are not allowed into the pool with the dogs.

The pool will reopen to the public on Aug. 20.[[In-content Ad]]