Take your kids and your dog to Purina Farms for this fantastic play date with 84,000 square feet of doggie playtime! Your pooch can race in the Doggie Dash, tackle the obstacle course, socialize in the Pup Play Yard, score a goal in Furball Futbol, conquer the Mutt Maze, find an open paw print in "Sit Means Sit" Musical Chairs, have a ball in the ball pit and more. New for 2019 is the Tether Tugger with six different tethered rope toys for dogs to bat around. Play more than 15 games with your dog.
A portion of the proceeds benefit local greater St. Louis-area pet welfare organizations.
The Pooch Playdate will be held at Purina Farms from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on February 15. Admission is $10 per dog. People are free! Parking is also free.
No reservations are necessary. All dogs must be well-mannered, up to date on all vaccinations, have a visible rabies ID tag, in good health and not showing any visible signs of illness, and on a leash. Dogs must be well-mannered and not demonstrating any aggressive behavior towards others. Puppies must be at least 4 months old to participate.
More information: purinafarms.com
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