September 23, 2018

Doggy Swim Day 2018

Doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

Missy, a 5-year-old rat terrier mix, shakes off while wearing a life vest after swimming during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

Fritz, a 1-year-old lab mix, splashes through the pool while leashed by his owner Cindy Schnurbusch during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

Three-year-old Saint Bernard sisters Molly, left, and Lola, right, take a drink of water during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

Molly, back, and Lola, front, 3-year-old Saint Bernard sisters, rest on the side of the pool during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

Molly, a 3-year-old Saint Bernard, shakes water off of her while in the pool during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

Marlya Kelley holds her 3-year-old Saint Bernard Molly on her shoulders during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

Andrew Bell throws a ball as his 1-year-old heeler/hound mix Miller prepares to jump into the pool during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

Doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

A dog splashes through the pool during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

Brynn Myers smiles at her 5-month-old German shepard mix Jaxx during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

Laura Clark, left, holds the leash of her 1-year-old Saint Bernard Optimus as he greets Bud Craven's 1-year-old Giant Schnauzer Boston during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

Jessica Kuehn smiles at her 5-year-old rat terrier Missy during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

From left, Maggie, a 4-year-old golden retrieve and Great Pyrenees mix, and Mika, a 2-year-old mixed breed, jump in the pool to owner Brittini Wren (not pictured) during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

Jake Gross, 7, holds the leash of 9-year-old giant schnauzer Cooper during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

Nancy Gibson holds her 1-year-old black lap Remi close to her side during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

Doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

Zora, a 9-month-old corgi, leashed by her dog mom Emily Smith, shakes off while her puppy brother Corby, 2, swims while leashed by their dog dad Danny Smith during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

Owen Masters, 11, holds the leash of his family's dog Max, a 5-year-old havanese, while he swims during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

Sissy Christopher, owner of Special Touch Pet Salon & More, clips the nails of 2-year-old English bulldog Gracie while she's held by her owner Kevin O'Shea during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

Gracie, 2-year-old English bulldog, is held as she gets her nails trimmed during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

Alexxis Amacker, left, holds a treat while her 1-year-old terrier mix Castor performs a trick as Ben Hirsch, right, watches during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

Tressa Watson plays in the pool with her 10-year-old malamute mix Arrow during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

A dog splashes through the pool during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

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Doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

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