GREENFIELD – The annual pool party for dogs and their humans splashed in roughly $4,500 for a local organization that helps animals find homes.

The annual Paws in the Pool happened last Saturday at the Kathy Dowling Aquatic Center in Greenfield. The event was sponsored by P.A.W.S. of Hancock County. Tom Russo | Daily Reporter

Partners in Animal Welfare Society (P.A.W.S. Hancock) hosted the traditional event Aug. 10 at the Kathy Dowling Aquatic Center, the community pool in Riley Park. The party marks the closure of the pool for the season.

The annual Paws in the Pool happened last Saturday at the Kathy Dowling Aquatic Center in Greenfield. The event was sponsored by P.A.W.S. of Hancock County. Tom Russo | Daily Reporter

More than 90 dogs and 150 people attended. But if your tail wasn’t wagging at that party, there’s another event coming up to raise money for animal rescue.

The annual Paws in the Pool happened last Saturday at the Kathy Dowling Aguatic Center in Greenfield. The event was sponsored by P.A.W.S. of Hancock County. Tom Russo | Daily Reporter

P.A.W.S. in the Park is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 25 at Riley Park.

Bring your furry friend for games, contests and prizes. Cost is $20 per dog and one human, and $3 per extra dog or human for $30 maximum. Dogs must show proof of rabies, Bordetella and distemper vaccines.

For more information, visit pawshancock.org or email [email protected].

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