Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer for most people: the tiny humans go back to school, it’s “officially” a faux paw to wear white (but wear what ya want, you look awesome), and, perhaps the surest sign that summer is over, the closing of pools and public beaches.
Unless you’re a pup…
The weekend post-Labor Day is quickly starting to mean pups can try their paw at summer fun!
Let’s be real, if you’re a dog and you’ve got dreams of water park shenanigans, you’re usually confined to making the most of bath time, like this pooch:
But post-Labor Day, this could be you! Aw, yeah, check out that sweet sprinkler action:
Best of all? Admission is often for a good cause – like “Gone to the Dogs” at Morey’s Pier Raging Waters Water Park in New Jersey, which benefits the New Jersey SPCA.
Check local listings for events in your area, as well as rule and regulations. Sites like Bringfido.com and Dogfriendly.com do a great job of sniffing out pup-friendly recreation and activities.