2023 Paddling For Pups Goes Overboard

Did you miss the Puppy Plunge? Well, next up is the inaugural Paddling For Pups that is sure to be on point regarding canine entertainment. This will be a fundraiser for Animal Lovers of Edisto (ALOE) and is designed to take place just as high tide changes to ebb tide, in order to enjoy slack currents. Dogs will ride with their human on a kayak or SUP, and wagging rights are on the line! There is no drooling allowed, and a doggy-paddle splash fest is sure to develop in the waters of Big Bay Creek. Dogs that don’t want to swim are welcome to put their paws in the park.  

 An ambitious day-long schedule from 10 – 5 has been drafted by organizer Lindsey Young. “We’ve got vendors setting up at 10 a.m. in Bay Creek Park, including the Food Truck Shorty’s Smokin’ Butts,” said Young. “The action starts immediately with trainer demos and fun contests like the dog and owner look-a-like contest. Best dressed Pup and Best Dog Trick are also on the agenda, and did I mention live music too! It’s gonna be a dog-gone good time and the races will run from 1 to 3. The starting line is Edisto Watersports and the Finish Line is Bay Creek Park.”

            

The after-party goes until 5 p.m. and dogs in the park are required to be on a leash. Rut Ro! ALOE is the canine rescue organization for Edisto, and this event is for like-minded folks with big hearts. For more information call 1-800-WOOF-WOOF, or to register a team call 843-631-0144. Sit, Stay, Run, or Play the whole day with these friendly canines. And don’t forget to visit ALOE on FaceBook anytime to report lost doggies on Edisto Island. 

To view past blog entries from Edisto in 2023 click on Mellon Grant for Hutchinson House - Horseshoe Crab Awareness -  Deer Herd Management - 2025 Beach Renourishment - Botany Bay Volunteer Supper - Christmas Bird Count

To view past blog entries from Edisto in 2022 click  #WhoYouWhit Benefit - Land Trust Oyster Roast - Edisto Belles Beach Walk - Edisto Billfish Tourney - I Love Edisto Auction - Botany Bay WMA Birding - Edisto Dolphin Slam 

To view past blog entries from Edisto in 2021 click  #WhoYouWhit Benefit- Edisto Water Sports Redfish Tourney - Edisto Beach Sweep - Manatee Sightings- Edisto River Sweep - CCA Barge Sunk off Edisto - Belles Beach Walk - Vacasa Purchases Atwood-  Gullah Blessing for Hutchinson House - Town Budget - Town Turtle Patrol - Edisto Billfish Tourney