Photo: Indulge Salon and Spa
Dog owners and lovers will unite on May 17 for the ninth annual celebration of Dog Days of White Bear Lake. Organized by Indulge Salon and Spa, the event brings a doggone good time for people and pups alike with opportunities to play and build community.
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the downtown “square” (Fourth Street, Banning Avenue, Third Street and Washington Avenue) will be lined with vendors, activities and learning opportunities—and many area businesses also participate.
Indulge owner Kim Schoonover founded the event in 2015. “I really want to raise awareness for animal rescues and support groups. There’s just so many great organizations out there that need people’s help … and dogs that need to find homes,” she says.
Last year’s Dog Days featured 11 rescue groups. “It’s definitely an opportunity to adopt a dog if you have any interest, and there’s all different breeds that are available that day,” Schoonover says, adding that she found her Pyrenees husky mix, Louie, at the first annual Dog Days event.
“It just gives people an opportunity to experience downtown White Bear and just how friendly everybody is,” Schoonover says. “If you don’t have a dog, still come and enjoy all the dogs that are around you!”
Indulge Salon and Spa
2183 Third St.; indulgewbl@gmail.com
Facebook: Dog Days Downtown WBL
Instagram: @dogdayswbl
