ANN ARBOR, MI – Many people have reconnected over video calls while isolated at home amid the coronavirus outbreak, and the Ann Arbor District Library is looking to make sure dogs can, too.

The library is hosting a virtual event for Ann Arbor dogs to meet up on a call via the Zoom videoconferencing application Saturday, April 4, from 6 p.m to 7 p.m.

“Zoom has been a new part of a lot of people’s lives,” Rich Retyi, AADL communications manager, said. “Whether you are connecting with people from work or hanging out with friends, it seems to be one of the more ubiquitous group-remote-chat softwares out there right now. I think dogs are feeling a little left out.”

The gathering will give dogs from Ann Arbor a chance to catch up with their park pals and meet new ones, the library hopes.

Anyone can participate by joining the Zoom call at this link, as long as they abide by the only rule: no cats.

For those that don’t have a dog but still want something to do on their Saturday night inside, a livestream can be watched here. For all the cool cats who want to make a call, their chance will come Saturday, April 11. No dogs will be allowed.

Other upcoming livestreams organized by the library will include someone decorating a cake as they describe the movie “Contagion,” and someone assembling IKEA furniture they have purchased.

All videos will be posted to the YouTube channel and available for viewing any time after the live stream ends.

A list of upcoming library events can be viewed here.

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