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Palmer Park Doggie Health & Wellness Fair at Palmer Park Community House in Detroit

April 29, 2023 - April 29, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location

Palmer Park Community House

1121 Merrill Plaisance St.

Detroit, MI 48203

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Description

Join People for Palmer Park & Palmer Park Unleashed for their Doggie Health & Wellness Fair. There will be free or low cost vaccinations, licensing, chipping, health checks by vets, pet vendors, doggie goodie bags, Yoga for Dogs, music, food trucks, demonstrations, workshops, pet fostering & adoption information and more.

Event cost: Free parking

Event time: Noon-4 p.m. April 29, 2023

Additional Information

Website: https://peopleforpalmerpark.org

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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