Date and Time
- Friday, Apr 10, 2026 4PM-6PM
Location
West Street Dog
400 W North St
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📚🐾 Meet the Author: Melanie Kaplan at West Street Dog!
Friday, April 10th • 4 PM – 6 PM
Join us for a special afternoon as we welcome Melanie Kaplan, journalist and author of the heartwarming memoir Lab Dog, to West Street Dog. Bring your pup, grab a drink, and enjoy a relaxed, dog‑friendly book signing and meet‑and‑greet with the author herself.
✨ About the Event
• Meet Melanie Kaplan and hear the story behind Lab Dog
• Get your copy signed (or pick one up on-site)
• Chat with fellow dog lovers in our indoor dog park
• Enjoy drinks from the bar while your pup plays
• Celebrate the bond between people and their dogs — the heart of Melanie’s book and our community
🐶 Dog-friendly, of course
Pups are welcome to join the fun! All well-behaved dogs are welcome at our front bar (leashed only), but please be sure to visit our website for off-leash dog park requirements before purchasing a membership! First-timers, we’re excited to meet you.
📖 About Lab Dog
In Lab Dog, Melanie Kaplan explores the world of Beagles bred for research and testing, taking readers behind laboratory doors and into conversations with researchers, activists, veterinarians, lawmakers, and innovators. Along the way, she uncovers compassionate voices on all sides, learns about emerging alternatives to animal testing, and pieces together Hammy’s story. It’s the perfect read for anyone who knows how much a dog can change your life
