Pets in the Park will be on May 22nd from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free event is provided with support from The Kiwanis Club of Independence, The Examiner, D.O.G. (Dog Obedience Group), Animals Best Friends, PAW’S, B Vogue, and the Independence Animal Shelter. Toby Cook of the Kansas City Royals will serve as emcee for the Pet Parade.