Still dripping wet, a dog owned by Lawrence resident Jeff Messick rests on his chest after a vigorous run through the pool during the annual Pooch Plunge on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center.

Before the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center closed for the season, the dogs had their day in the pool on Tuesday.

Photos by Nick Krug/Lawrence Journal-World

A bulldog named Thor takes a slow wade through the shallow end with his owner, Shantel Mogollon, of Lawrence, during the annual Pooch Plunge on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center.

A dog named Brewzer retrieves a toy from the pool during the annual Pooch Plunge on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center.

A dog named Brewzer gives a good shake after being pulled from the pool by his owner, Cedric Devin, of Lawrence, during the annual Pooch Plunge on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center.

Dogs mingle about the shallow end during the annual Pooch Plunge on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center.

A yellow Labrador named Ammo jumps excitedly into the deep end in pursuit of a toy during the annual Pooch Plunge on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center. Pictured in back is Ammo’s owner, Joshua Swab, of Lawrence.

A Maltese poodle named Rufus scans the scene during the annual Pooch Plunge on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center.

Lawrence resident Matt Bristow hoists his dog Beamish over another dog to avoid a collision during the annual Pooch Plunge on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center.

A dog named Lilly gives a good shake after exiting the pool during the annual Pooch Plunge on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center.

photo by: Nick Krug

Lawrence resident Allie Reischl tries to coax her hesitant dog Astra into the pool during the annual Pooch Plunge on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center.