A fun day for floofs: Pooches take the plunge

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The Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center is now closed for the season, but not before dozens of doggos got to make their annual splash.

The Lawrence Pooch Plunge was a hit Monday: numerous participants gave 5-wag reviews.

Please enjoy these photos of very good girls and boys having fun at the pool.

Photos by August Rudisell

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A fun day for floofs: Pooches take the plunge

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