Union Depot to become 'Doggie Depot' with canine Winter Carnival royalty

Event to feature canine royalty, pet adoptions, pooch products galore.

January 29, 2016 at 8:10PM
(Marci Schmitt/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

For a day during the St. Paul Winter Carnival, at least, Union Depot is going to the dogs.

Dog-lovers, take note. On Saturday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Paul's downtown Union Depot will become Doggie Depot. And, yes, you can bring your pooch.

With the help of Sidewalk Dog, this free event offers a variety of canine-centered activities, including:


– A day of shopping pet-friendly vendors
– Q&A with Katie K9 from myTalk 107.1 - Minneapolis/St. Paul
– Multiple rescues with dogs up for adoption
– The crowning of the first ever Saint Paul Winter Carnival Canine-King Boreas and Canine-Queen of Snows

Grand prize winners will each receive $250 and $250 to their pet-charity of their choice. Visit:http://www.mytalk1071.com/doggie-depot/ to vote through Feb. 2.

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James Walsh

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James Walsh is a reporter covering social services, focusing on issues involving disability, accessibility and aging. He has had myriad assignments over nearly 35 years at the Star Tribune, including federal courts, St. Paul neighborhoods and St. Paul schools.

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