'Dog party' at Rio San Gabriel Park

DOWNEY - Rio San Gabriel Park will host a "dog party" June 4, featuring information booths and live demonstrations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.The Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) will be conducting on-site dog adoptions, and live demonstrations will be provided by local dog obedience groups. "I'd like to encourage everyone to bring your dogs out to Rio San Gabriel Park the first Saturday in June for a fun-filled day," said Mayor Luis Marquez. Dogs must be on a leash when outside the dog park, which opened last year. "The dog park is a very popular addition to our city, and this event allows us to bring everyone together to celebrate being outdoors with their dogs," said Councilman David Gafin. For more information, call the Community Services department at (562) 904-7238.

********** Published: May 19, 2011 - Volume 10 - Issue 5