Cranberry Township’s annual Puppy Plunge took place Saturday at the Cranberry Township Waterpark. When the pool closes for the season, dogs finally get their day — in the pool, that is — before the pool is cleaned and shuttered for the winter.

Some say the event is a “paw-some” way to say goodbye to summer and enjoy a pool party with your pooch.

The waterpark, located in North Boundary Park, 450 North Boundary Park Drive, hosted two sessions Saturday: from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dog owners were required to show proof of current rabies vaccinations.

My Dog’s Care Center, Cranberry Veterinary Hospital and Bridge City Braces sponsored the event.

Lucy Harris helps her golden retriever climb Mellow, 10, out of the pool with his toy during the annual Puppy Plunge event at North Boundary Park in Cranberry Township on Saturday, Sept. 7. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Sue Weis throws a toy into the pool for Jaxx, her 3-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, during the annual Puppy Plunge event at North Boundary Park in Cranberry Township on Saturday, Sept. 7. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Sam Stamathis encourages Pepper, his 9-year-old Aussie Shepherd mix, who was anxious about getting into the water, to get into the pool during the annual Puppy Plunge event at North Boundary Park in Cranberry Township on Saturday, Sept. 7. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (9/7/2024)

Sam Stamathis encourages Pepper, his 9-year-old Aussie Shepherd mix, who was anxious about getting into the water, to get into the pool during the annual Puppy Plunge event at North Boundary Park in Cranberry Township on Saturday, Sept. 7. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Lucy Harris helps Mellow, 10, her golden retriever climb out of the pool with his toy during the annual Puppy Plunge event at North Boundary Park in Cranberry Township on Saturday, Sept. 7. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Sue Weis throws a toy into the pool for Jaxx, her 3-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, during the annual Puppy Plunge event at North Boundary Park in Cranberry Township on Saturday, Sept. 7. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Lucy Harris helps Mellow, 10, her golden retriever climb out of the pool with his toy during the annual Puppy Plunge event at North Boundary Park in Cranberry Township on Saturday, Sept. 7. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle