Dogs, their owners celebrate the end of summer with Woofstock

Who let the dogs swim? Mt. Vernon Canyon Club — that’s who!

Last Sunday, on the tail end of the dog days of summer, the country club opened its doors to both canine and human patrons for the annual Woofstock festival. Activities included “doggy paddle” time in the club pool, a canine costume contest, an all-you-can-eat lunch for owners and a variety of poolside vendors.

Woofstock is a nod to the famous Woodstock Festival, and in the spirit of the event, classic rock was blaring around the pool.

“We do it at the end of every year,” said Wren Ewing, a lifeguard at Mt. Vernon. “It’s just a fun thing to do for the dogs.”

Ewing said at the end of the season, the pool must be drained and thoroughly cleaned, so the club decided to allow pets to swim in it — with their favorite tennis balls — before the sanitation procedures. Ewing was lifeguarding the event for the second time in a row and said it was one of her favorite days to work.

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By Alex Purcell
Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 11:00 am