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Annual K9 Splash held in Cedar Rapids

Aug. 8, 2021 4:07 pm, Updated: Aug. 8, 2021 8:15 pm
Malcolm, a 5-year-old Australian shepherd, goes after a tennis ball as he visits Bever Pool with his human, Shelby Lamb of Cedar Rapids, during the 16th annual K9 Splash dog swim in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. Proceeds from the event go to upkeep and projects at K9 Acres and Cheyenne off-leash dog parks. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Juan Arrendondo of Hiawatha points out a tennis ball to Layla, a 6-year-old Labrador mix, for her to leap off the diving board during the 16th annual K9 Splash dog swim at Bever Pool in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. Proceeds from the event go to upkeep and projects at K9 Acres and Cheyenne off-leash dog parks. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Jake, a 6-year-old yellow Labrador, dives for a tennis ball during the 16th annual K9 Splash dog swim at Bever Pool in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. Proceeds from the event go to upkeep and projects at K9 Acres and Cheyenne off leash dog parks. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
William Hanse of Marion throws a tennis ball for Jake, 6, during the 16th annual K9 Splash dog swim at Bever Pool in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. Jake belongs to William Hanse and his wife, Norma. Proceeds from the event go to upkeep and projects at K9 Acres and Cheyenne off-leash dog parks. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
William Hanse of Marion talks to his yellow Labrador, Jake, 6, before throwing a tennis ball into the water during the 16th annual K9 Splash dog swim at Bever Pool in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. Proceeds from the event go to upkeep and projects at K9 Acres and Cheyenne off-leash dog parks. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Fred, a 3-year-old golden retriever, gets the laundered towel smell over him after swimming in the pool during the 16th annual K9 Splash dog swim at Bever Pool in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. Proceeds from the event go to upkeep and projects at K9 Acres and Cheyenne off-leash dog parks. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Malcolm, a 5-year-old Australian shepherd, shakes off the water as he visits Bever Pool with his human, Shelby Lamb of Cedar Rapids, during the 16th annual K9 Splash dog swim at Bever Pool in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. Proceeds from the event go to upkeep and projects at K9 Acres and Cheyenne off-leash dog parks. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Tina Chittick of Cedar Rapids sits with Kalel (right) a 2-year-old Chihuahua mix, as Lucius (left), an 11-month-old cane corso, watches their backs during the 16th annual K9 Splash dog swim at Bever Pool in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. Proceeds from the event go to upkeep and projects at K9 Acres and Cheyenne off-leash dog parks. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Kayla Sickles of Cedar Rapids tries to entice her 5-year-old black Labrador, Charli Tinsel, during the 16th annual K9 Splash dog swim at Bever Pool in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. Sickles got Charli as a rescue on Christmas Eve and this is the first experience at a pool. Proceeds from the event go to upkeep and projects at K9 Acres and Cheyenne off- leash dog parks. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Kayla Sickles of Cedar Rapids tries to entice her 5-year-old black Labrador, Charli Tinsel, during the 16th annual K9 Splash dog swim at Bever Pool in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. Sickles got Charli as a rescue on Christmas Eve and this is the first experience at a pool. Proceeds from the event go to upkeep and projects at K9 Acres and Cheyenne off- leash dog parks. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)