The popular end-of-season Dog Swim will not return when Mount Carmel's new aquatic center opens.
During Friday's Ask the Mayor program on WSJD, Mayor Joe Judge said the event will no longer be possible because of the design and operating requirements of the new facility.
The annual Dog Swim has been a favorite event for many pet owners over the years and served as a fundraiser for the Wabash County Animal Shelter Buddies.
Construction on the new Mount Carmel aquatic center is continuing, with city officials expecting the facility to open for the 2027 swimming season.
Photo credit: Wabash County Animal Shelter Buddies from 2019 Dog Swim.