This event is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a car wash, but for dogs!

Our community has lots of dogs and dogs get really dirty. On a hot Saturday morning in July,  we invite people to bring their dogs and get a FREE bath courtesy of our students. Many people give donations and we raise funds for our summer mission trips. We also have added a 5K run and 1-mile walk. It’s one of only a few dog-friendly road races in the greater Cleveland area so it attracts a lot of people.

All dogs must be leashed at all times including while they are being washed. If a dog is skittish or hostile in any way, the owner normally decides on their own to not have them washed by our students and risk something happening.

We have our students go through a quick training from a dog groomer on how to properly bathe a dog. We invite local shelters to bring dogs for adoption. We have a DJ and giveaways and a really great hot dog concession bar with more toppings than you can imagine.

It’s a total win!

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