Downtown for the dogs

The first installment of Morgan Hill's 4th Saturday Downtown Street Series brought hundreds of dogs of all sizes and breeds—and their human families—to the neighborhood to socialize and enjoy a variety of games, activities and vendors just for the four-legged friends. The theme of the Aug. 26 event was 'Doggy Days of Summer.' The City of Morgan Hill closed Monterey Road to vehicle traffic from Fourth Street to Main Avenue, allowing animals and people to roam freely and safely. Automobile traffic on Monterey Road was replaced with dog agility courses, water features and other dog-related attractions, as well as more than a dozen vendors—many offering artisan pet foods, clothing, accessories, pet portraits and other services.