Mini chocolate cupcakes. Cinnamon rolls. Peanut butter cups.
But the baked goods sitting on the counter of the Pooch Barkery in downtown Ayer aren't meant for the human palate.
If you bite into those yogurt-covered, sprinkled pretzels, you'll taste garlic and chicken. The donuts - cheddar and bacon. And those tortes? They're turkey-flavored. Read more...
The economy hasn’t gone to the dogs yet — or at least not to Fido’s kibble.
Despite a sagging stock market and signs of belt-tightening throughout the retail sector, Boston’s four-legged friends are still getting their preppy collars, organic treats and spa treatments. The news is good for area pet boutiques, which have thrived in recent years.
“My business is four years old and is still continuing to grow month to month over last year,” said Jeff McKee, owner of The Barking Cat in Salem. “I think what it comes down to is a cutback in terms of quantity? Possibly, but a cutback in quality? No.” Read more...
(ALPHARETTA, Ga.) -- New in 2009 is an expanded line of dog themed accent rugs that are sure to appeal to boys and girls of all ages. Touching scenes of Fido patiently waiting for his best friend to return home, these colorful Carefree accent rugs are sure to touch the heart of any dog lover. Read more...
Rosemont, Ill.—Emilie Wilson's menagerie includes 15 ferrets, two dogs and four cats, including a hefty gray feline named Tonie Stewart who rides in style inside a pet stroller during family outings.
Wilson spent $300 on Christmas gifts for her brood last year and figures she'll exceed that sum this year. And despite the recession-like economy, the suburban Chicago woman has no plans to scale back pet presents anytime soon.
"I couldn't care less if there's anything under the tree for us, as long as there's something for Tonie," she said.
Retailers may be worrying about the possibility of the worst fourth quarter in generations, but those in the pet products industry are finding themselves in a veritable oasis among much of the gloom of American business. Companies that sell everything from organic dog treats to couture-inspired pet toys say business is up even as economic indicators show shoppers are pinching pennies during one of the worst downturns in decades. Read more...
(ALPHARETTA, Ga.) -- Jellybean announces the introduction a complete line of accent rugs specifically designed to market to Pet Stores and related retailers. With this new market in mind, Jellybean has signed a contract with veteran pet product designer, Myunghye Kim of Paper Russells. Read more...
(BUENA VISTA, Va.) -- Many memorialize the Christmas holidays annually by purchasing a keepsake ornament, like baby's first Christmas or a couple's first Christmas together, and now it's time to share that tradition with our favorite furry friends! Deb & Co.'s owner, Debi Allison, has taken her passion and love for animals, and created Christmas ornaments for families to celebrate their own special pets this holiday season. Read more...
(Long Island City, NY) –– When the industry’s movers and shakers assemble for the 2008 International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show (IHMRS), a unique exhibitor will be among them. Slated for November 9–11, 2008 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, the exhibition will feature ArfDog’s complete collection of high-end dog-themed gift boxes as well as the individual dog bowls, dog treats, dog toys, dog grooming treatments and other personalized doggy items that are contained therein. Read more...
(Portland, Maine) - Planet Dog is proud to announce the Maine Adoption Leaders Team (MALT) has succeeded in pre-selling the required 2,000 "adopt" specialty license plates to Maine citizens in order to propose a bill for the 2009 legislative session. Read more...
Katonah, NY — The early morning commuters pause on their way to the Metro-North each weekday at Steger's Paper Mill in Katonah to read the paper, shoot the breeze with owner Troy Steger - and to give a biscuit and a quick pat to his chocolate Lab.
Gabby is so used to the attention from her "cronies," as Steger calls them, that she has to be roused for her treats. "They'll say, 'Gabby, wake up. Your biscuit's here,' " he said.
The scene, which evokes an old-time general store complete with dog paws hanging off the front porch, isn't uncommon in Katonah.
The village, with an abundance of sole proprietorship shops on a quaint Main Street, is a dog haven. More than a half-dozen retailers have resident canines. Read more...
Portland, ME - Planet Dog is barking about the winner of their Cover Dog Challenge that took place at Woofminster, the Third Annual Planet Dog Foundation (PDF) Amateur Dog Show Fundraiser, held at Camp Ketcha in Scarborough, Maine on Sept. 13. PDF's popular annual event raised over $6,000 for NEADS: Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans, a non-profit that trains service dogs to help people with disabilities live more independent lives throughout New England and the nation. Read more...
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