By TONY GUERRERO Hays Post

Hays' dogs made a big splash Saturday as they took over the pool for a day of tail-wagging fun.

The Hays Recreation Commission welcomed dogs of all sizes, from small pugs to towering huskies, for the special event. Pet owners got in on the fun too, paddling alongside their four-legged companions.

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 <figcaption>A French Bulldog on guard duty at the Hays Recreation Commission dog swim at Hays Aquatic Park. Photo by Tony Guerrero/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>By TONY GUERRERO Hays PostHays' dogs made a big splash Saturday as they took over the pool for a day of tail-wagging fun.The Hays Recreation Commission welcomed dogs of all sizes, from small pugs to towering huskies, for the special event. Pet owners got in on the fun too, paddling alongside their four-legged companions.<figure>
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📷Local dogs cool off at Hays Aquatic Park