A pool party for pooches will be held in Tauranga this weekend

Inca the beagle getting ready for the second Dogs in Togs event at Te Puke Memorial Pool on Saturday. Photo/Supplied

A pool party for pooches will return to the Western Bay of Plenty this weekend with the Dogs in Togs event at Te Puke Memorial Pools.

The event is part of Western Bay of Plenty District Council's Wander Dogs Summer Series and with the Te Puke pool closing to humans for the season on Friday, pool management is giving Western Bay dogs the chance to have one last dip before the pool is drained later this month.

Dogs in Togs will take place on Saturday between 10am and 1pm.

Pooches of any size, shape, breed and swimming ability can come along for the day.

There will also be competitions, spot prizes, and a sausage sizzle for the humans.

Te Puke pool manager Liz Milsom said last year's event was a lot of fun and popular.

"We had over 50 dogs come along last year, and everyone had a fantastic time so we thought why not do it all again," Milsom said.

"The dogs love splashing in the water, showing off their doggy paddle and playing with the other dogs, so it's a great time for them and their owners," she said.

Entry will be by gold coin donation with all proceeds going to the council's dog adoption programme.

Dog owners are urged to bring a towel for their pets, poo bags, leads and doggy floatation devices if necessary.