Pooches plunge in the park during the dogs days of summer in West Hartford

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Dozens of dogs descended on the West Hartford pool for their annual Pooch Plunge. The annual tradition returned to Beachland Park.

It was delayed by a day, but the annual tradition returned to Beachland Park on Monday.

Dozens of dogs descended on the West Hartford pool for their annual 'Pooch Plunge.'

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Sponsored by the West Hartford Dog Park Coalition and local businesses, the event is part of an effort to bring the town a permanent dog park.

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Pet owners paid for the chance to watch their pup take a dip, and each dog needed a liability waiver before they were allowed to take the plunge.

The event takes place each right before West Hartford closes the town pools for the season.