Pooch Plunge

CANCELLED!

City Pool, 909 S. Gillette Avenue

Cost: $5 per dog, ​per session
​Note: Handlers/owners are limited to two dogs; if you have four dogs, you must have two handlers. 

It's a pool party for dogs!
Fur Kids Foundation, with support from Campbell County and the City of Gillette, is hosting a Pooch Plunge! Bring your dog to the City Pool, 909 S. Gillette Avenue and watch your pup have a blast plunging into the water. Tennis balls and dog treats provided.

​Cost is $5 per dog, per session; hoomans get in free! 

An ear washing station, courtesy of Red Hills Veterinary Hospital
The staff at Red Hills Veterinary Hospital want to make sure your pooches ears are in great health after playing in the water at the Plunge, so they have volunteered their time to make sure they are cleaned properly before you leave this event. If your pup need their ears checked, just stop by their table and they will make sure your pup's ears are in good health!

A rinsing station, courtesy of The SPaw!
The SPaw pet grooming boutique, found inside of Red Hills Veterinary Hospital, will be on hand this year to offer a rinsing station for dogs. After your pooch takes a dip in the pool, you can have the expert groomers from The SPaw rinse Fido off to make sure no chlorine stays on them. This service is FREE! 

Registration
Advance registration is helpful to organizers but owners may register their dogs onsite. Each owner is required to complete a registration form and review the liability waiver before entering the event. You can read our waiver and rules below.  

Are there refunds?
Pooch Plunge is a fundraiser for Fur Kids Foundation. Unfortunately, we cannot issue refunds. The logistics of setting up and planning the event make it impossible. Please make sure you are good to go before signing up. ​

Check out details from the 2017 Pooch Plunge!

Check out details from the 2016 Pooch Plunge!

​Check out details from the 2015 Pooch Plunge!
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Check out details from the 2014 Pooch Plunge!

Rules of the Pool

1. No people allowed in the pool with the dogs. The chlorine levels are lowered significantly, the water levels are lowered and the filtration system will be reduced so the dog hair won't clog filters. So, the water is safe for your dogs to play in; however, we do ask that people are not in the water with their dogs. 
2. All participants at the Pooch Plunge are expected to practice responsible pet ownership and clean up after your canine (bags provided). Failure to clean up after your pet will result in immediate removal from the event. 
3. Handlers/owners are limited to two dogs and must be present and with their pets at all times. Pets should be kept under control at all times; any unruly participant will be asked to leave. Refunds will not be provided if your dog is unruly and asked to leave. 
4. Pets must be wearing a collar with proper ID at all times. All pets MUST enter and exit the pool facility on a leash. 
5. For the security of both our two- and four-legged attendees, pets must be up-to-date on all its vaccinations. You will be asked to sign a waiver upon entering indicating this is done. Rabies tags are requested to be on dog’s collar, or paper copies of vaccinations may be requested. 
6. No dogs in any stage of heat may participate. 
7. No puppies under six months of age may attend. 
8. No children 12 and under are permitted to participate without supervision of an adult, 18 years old or older. 

Liability Waiver
Thank you for participating in Fur Kids Foundation’s Pooch Plunge. By participating at the event, and attending as a participant or guest at the City of Gillette City Pool, I agree on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, heirs, personal representatives and assigns (collectively "guest"), to the following:         

1. To indemnify and hold harmless the Fur Kids Foundation, the City of Gillette, Campbell County government, and its agents associated with the Pooch Plunge, all sponsoring organizations and their elected officials, directors, employees, representatives and volunteers from any responsibility, injury, property damage, loss, personal liability, or claims of loss, damage or expenses that may occur or relating to the participation/ attending within the event. The entities above are not responsible for any injury sustained by exhibitors, patrons, animals or guests.
2. While attending the Pooch Plunge with my animal(s) and should any injury occur to any person, other animal or property as a result of the behavior of my animal(s) at the event, whether expected or unexpected, regardless of the stimulus for the behavior (i.e., animal’s spontaneous conduct, the conduct of another animal, the conduct of any person or thing, or a combination of any of these), I will be solely liable and be held responsible for any injury or property damage that results from (including reasonable attorney’s fees) any and all claims of liability and damages from any injury, property damage, loss, claim, or expense resulting from the behavior of my animal.
3. To report any and all injuries immediately to the Fur Kids Foundation Board Members / Event Management.
4. That bringing my animal/pet into the Pooch Plunge, I understand that I am doing so at my sole risk, cost and expense and any harm that comes to the animal shall be solely my responsibility; and that I will be solely responsible for cleaning up any messes made by my animal/pet.
5. That my animal/pet is healthy, free from parasites and has all necessary shots including rabies for dogs.
6. For valuable consideration received, I give Fur Kids Foundation, their assigns, licensees, and legal representatives the irrevocable right to use my picture, portrait or photograph in all forms, media and promotional materials, without restriction as to changes or alterations for advertising, trade, promotion, exhibition, or any other lawful purposes. I waive any right to inspect or approve the photographs or electronic matter that may be used in conjunction with them now or in the future, whether that use is known to me or unknown, and I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the photographs.
7. That I understand that if my animal/pet acts in any way considered aggressive or dangerous I will have to leave the show and will not be entitled to any refund.
8. I am aware of the risks and hazards inherent upon entering the pool area and I choose to voluntarily enter the premises, knowing the conditions might become more hazardous and/or dangerous for me and/or dog(s). I understand that water may carry disease or waste from dogs entering the pool and should not be considered safe for humans to enter.                                          

Fur Kids Foundation is the only organization in Northeastern Wyoming that provides families with pets access to veterinary care when they cannot afford it—so you are helping your neighbors and friends, and maybe family, when you donate.

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