Chaos reigned Saturday, June 25 at the Lake Vista Pool in St. Petersburg as canines of all shapes, colors, sizes and breeds took over the aquatic center for an hour-and-a-half dog swim. Like whirling dervishes, dozens of dogs raced around, chased toys, splashed, swam, barked and belly-flopped into the water. Above the cacophony rose the calls of their respective owners: “Sit!” “Come!” “Get it! “Stay!” “Ready?” “Good girl!” A jolly wet time was had by all. The swim was sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg’s Parks and Recreation Department, which gives the pool a thorough cleaning after each dog event.
