San Carlos Dog Park Meeting

Hey! Does your dog feel locked up and lonely being stuck inside the house all the time? Does your dog feel the need to break loose and get out? Do you want to find a fun way for your dog to meet new friends and get exercise? Then…

Come to the Dog Park Meeting!!

This meeting will be an open forum. We will discuss proposals and seek your input so we can work together with the San Carlos Department of Parks and Recreation to provide a new dog park for San Carlos.

Dog parks are a great way for dogs (and their owners!) to meet new friends and be active. A dog park would be a great addition to the community. If you would like to help us get this ball rolling, then please come join us:

Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 6:30 PM
San Carlos Pet Hospital
718 El Camino Real
San Carlos
650-591-5718

Please come and be a part of our goal to help keep your dog fit and healthy while having fun!

Please RSVP to San Carlos Pet Hospital by Monday May 19, 2008

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