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Lynn and Marc Macy selling various Pet Place fixtures

We ran into Lynn Macy downtown yesterday (Maggie the dog was thrilled to see her even though we were outside and there were no treats!).

by Linda Hubbard
on July 30, 2020

San Mateo County added to state COVID-19 Watch List Runway today

Local businesses may be facing new restrictions with San Mateo County being added what is now called the California COVID-19 Watch List Runway. "I’d like

by Linda Hubbard
on July 29, 2020

Yep – it’s really the end for much loved Pet Place

Yesterday was the last day for The Pet Place. Like many others, we will sorely miss it, and our heart will ache a bit every

by Linda Hubbard
on July 19, 2020

Artisan Shop re-opens at the Allied Arts Guild

Sara Jamison let us know that the Artisan Shop at the Allied Arts Guild is re-opening  on July 9. She emails: "It will be open

by Linda Hubbard
on July 8, 2020

Application for temporary outdoor use permit for Menlo Park available online

On June 19, 2020, the Menlo Park City Council adopted an urgency ordinance to help support and reactivate local businesses by temporarily allowing expanded dining

by Contributed Content
on June 27, 2020

Spotted: Maggie saying good by at Pet Place

Like many other dogs in the area, our Yorkshire Terrier Maggie is an enthusiastic customer at The Pet Place as she knows she'll get multiple

by Linda Hubbard
on June 21, 2020

Expanded openings as County shifts to focus on individual behavior rather business categories

With the completion of the variance process with the State of California, San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow has issued a new order

by Linda Hubbard
on June 18, 2020

Spotted: ‘Please take one!’ at Menlo Botanica at Allied Arts Guild

We stopped at the Allied Art Guild today and were greeted by a lovely bouquet outside of Menlo Botanica, inviting us to "Please take one!."

by Linda Hubbard
on June 18, 2020

Go Fund Me campaign underway for The Pet Place which is closing at the end of the month

Writes Lynn and Marc Macy:  "It is with overwhelming sadness we are announcing the closure of The Pet Place at the end of June. We

by Contributed Content
on June 15, 2020

Spotted: Sign announcing The Pet Place is closing

Lynn Macy, who owns The Pet Place with her husband Mark, had let InMenlo know a few weeks ago that they'd made the difficult decision

by Linda Hubbard
on June 1, 2020