As I sit writing this, Panda is in my lap...a puppy scorned.
Our last customer tonight was Willa the Aussie and try as Panda might, she could not get Willa to even look at her.
Panda twirled, she licked, she jumped, she whined, she begged, she rolled over and exposed her belly to the enitre store but Willa ignored her. Totally ignored her.
Finally Panda gave up and fell into a puppy depression. And there she remains.
We'll have to get Topo in to light her up which shouldn't be too hard to manage.
Oh yeah, also want to let you know that we're having our annual Howl - o -ween Photo Shoot on Sunday, October 28th! This is always a total sell out so please book early. Photographer Chris McLay will be working her magic on your costumed and humiliated pets.
Cool customer Josh Glenn has a new book out entitled "Taking Things Seriously: 75 Objects with Unexpected Significance". Find it at Pazzo Books in Roslindale Square. Buy it. It's cool.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Monday, September 17, 2007
New stuff in the store
Just a brief update on some new items that we have lurking about in the store...
There's some new dog biscuits to try, Sojourner Farms Good Dog Treats in the new Blueberry Cobbler flavor. Yummy, adorable, and filled with antioxidants. We also have Sojo's newly formulated Dog Treats in a variety of flavors. The bacon is a real hit here at the store.
Take a look as well at some of the new products by Artemis. They have a variety of new products including a kitten food, a senior cat food, high proteing foods, and an organic dog biscuit. Users of Artemis products know how nicely these products feed and are received so we encourage you to try some of these new items.
We have some new lighted collar covers in from Polybrite that we think will work nicely for the upcoming shorter days.
New coats will soon be in from Foggy Mountain dog coats. Stylish and durable. What more could an urban pooch want?
We'll soon be off to our yearly trade show at the beginning of October so we'll have some spankin' new things for the holiday season.
Let us know what you you're interested in.
See you all soon.
There's some new dog biscuits to try, Sojourner Farms Good Dog Treats in the new Blueberry Cobbler flavor. Yummy, adorable, and filled with antioxidants. We also have Sojo's newly formulated Dog Treats in a variety of flavors. The bacon is a real hit here at the store.
Take a look as well at some of the new products by Artemis. They have a variety of new products including a kitten food, a senior cat food, high proteing foods, and an organic dog biscuit. Users of Artemis products know how nicely these products feed and are received so we encourage you to try some of these new items.
We have some new lighted collar covers in from Polybrite that we think will work nicely for the upcoming shorter days.
New coats will soon be in from Foggy Mountain dog coats. Stylish and durable. What more could an urban pooch want?
We'll soon be off to our yearly trade show at the beginning of October so we'll have some spankin' new things for the holiday season.
Let us know what you you're interested in.
See you all soon.
Photo Day
We had another really successful pet portrait photo day on September 9th. Again, photographer Chris McLay of Unleashed Photography did a great job handling all sorts of pet and animal portraits that day. Even being cuffed off the head multiple times by a camera shy kitty cat did not deter Chris' assistant Jamie from wrangling all the pets into beautiful poses for their shots. They truly are an amazing pair.
Look for some new shots in our window boxes in the near future from these portraits.
We're planning our next photo day for Sunday, October 28th and we'll be sending out an email soon about that.
Please call us if you're interested in reserving a space for that session which is our Halloween shoot.
Believe me, this one will sell out very early.
Look for some new shots in our window boxes in the near future from these portraits.
We're planning our next photo day for Sunday, October 28th and we'll be sending out an email soon about that.
Please call us if you're interested in reserving a space for that session which is our Halloween shoot.
Believe me, this one will sell out very early.
Catching up
Hi kids,
Well it's been REALLY busy since we've gotten back from our little vacation and I haven't had the time to post here at all. So here is a quick catch up post.
Panda and Mary visited the beach while on vacation and it was Panda's first time. Initially, she was a bit afraid of the whole thing but then the sand between her toes sent her off into puppy heaven. She ran like a nut in circles watched by a puzzled Mary who's had many beach experiences. All in all though, her visits were a great success and she definitely interested in returning and eating and rolling in some more dead things.
Sunday, August 05, 2007
New products
In our continuing search to bring in "greener" products we've recently begun to sell AKC dog toys that are made from and packaged in recycled materials.
We're bringing in the AKC Green Planet collection of plush toys and other items utilizing as many recycled materials as possible. Fortunately, the pet industry is hearing the consumer demand for greener products and practices so our ability to provide more environmentally sensitive products to you should only increase.
Along those lines, we've also just brought in another new flea and tick repellent product called Tic Clip. The Tic Clip is a tag worn around the neck of a dog or cat. It provides flea and tick repellent properties for up to two years and is safe for animals of all ages as well as sick or compromised snimals. We've had good reports from customers that have been using the Tic Clip this season and we're excited about providing you with another chemical free pest control method.
Just so you know, we're also looking into a way to provide reuseable shopping bags to our customers in an effort to reduce the waste that we generate as a business. Let us know if you have any ideas that might help us to operate in a more environmentally friendly way.
We're bringing in the AKC Green Planet collection of plush toys and other items utilizing as many recycled materials as possible. Fortunately, the pet industry is hearing the consumer demand for greener products and practices so our ability to provide more environmentally sensitive products to you should only increase.
Along those lines, we've also just brought in another new flea and tick repellent product called Tic Clip. The Tic Clip is a tag worn around the neck of a dog or cat. It provides flea and tick repellent properties for up to two years and is safe for animals of all ages as well as sick or compromised snimals. We've had good reports from customers that have been using the Tic Clip this season and we're excited about providing you with another chemical free pest control method.
Just so you know, we're also looking into a way to provide reuseable shopping bags to our customers in an effort to reduce the waste that we generate as a business. Let us know if you have any ideas that might help us to operate in a more environmentally friendly way.
Tattoos.....
So on a bit of a different note, we both decided to have tattoos last week. This was not a random decision. We thought about it long and hard and finally decided that we were MORE than old enough to make this decision.
Naturally enough I guess, we both went for animal tattoos, a robin, and a Marley drawing, (our boy dog that passed away last September).
Here's what they looked like just a few days after they were done.
Both pieces were ably and beautifully done by Darlene Di Bona of Fat Ram's Pumpkin Tattoo in Jamaica Plain, MA.
Our sickeningly talented designer Bob Quinn drew the Marley cartoon and it was important to us that the tattoo remain faithful to the original work. Darlene did that like the true artist she is.
She worked from a number of sources for the robin essentially creating her own piece.
She was very patient and gentle with two newbies and we really appreciate all her hard work and tremendous talent.
Naturally enough I guess, we both went for animal tattoos, a robin, and a Marley drawing, (our boy dog that passed away last September).
Here's what they looked like just a few days after they were done.
Both pieces were ably and beautifully done by Darlene Di Bona of Fat Ram's Pumpkin Tattoo in Jamaica Plain, MA.
Our sickeningly talented designer Bob Quinn drew the Marley cartoon and it was important to us that the tattoo remain faithful to the original work. Darlene did that like the true artist she is.
She worked from a number of sources for the robin essentially creating her own piece.
She was very patient and gentle with two newbies and we really appreciate all her hard work and tremendous talent.
Stick up for your pets....
It seems to us that flea season has suddenly gotten really bad. People come in every day and say that their pets and their homes are infested with the little critters. They're in a panic because their pets are suffering and often they're suffering as well with concerns over the welfare of their families and pets.
We maintain our conviction that the best way to avoid or ease a flea outbreak is to keep your pets as healthy as possible. Feed them well. Supplement their diet. Provide fresh water and good exercise for them. Use repellent products that are derived from natural ingredients such as herbals or essential oils (remember, no essential oils for cats. We have special formulas for them.), such as Quantum Herbal's 100% Natural Flea and Tick Spray,
Halo's Cloud Nine Herbal Dip, Aroma Dog's Flea Flicker Spray, or Dancing Paws Flee, Flea!
We sell all of these products because we use them and truly believe that they represent a real and healthy alternative to chemical pest repellents. Honestly, we just cannot get our heads around using all this chemically based flea and tick repellent junk. It seems to us that there are enough potentially dangerous chemicals in our lives.
This stance has not made us popular with local vets and we're not exactly sure why. We're not advocating that you disregard the advice of your veterinarian. We're merely suggesting that you know your options. We're suggesting that you open a real dialogue with your vet. That you ask about what is being done to your pet and what the possible ramifications are. Advocate for your pet's health the same way you advocate for your own or your family's. It seems to us that any good vet should be willing to discuss concerns with you and consider new treatment avenues as well.
There ARE other ways to do things, we just have to look for them and be willing to try them.
We maintain our conviction that the best way to avoid or ease a flea outbreak is to keep your pets as healthy as possible. Feed them well. Supplement their diet. Provide fresh water and good exercise for them. Use repellent products that are derived from natural ingredients such as herbals or essential oils (remember, no essential oils for cats. We have special formulas for them.), such as Quantum Herbal's 100% Natural Flea and Tick Spray,
Halo's Cloud Nine Herbal Dip, Aroma Dog's Flea Flicker Spray, or Dancing Paws Flee, Flea!
We sell all of these products because we use them and truly believe that they represent a real and healthy alternative to chemical pest repellents. Honestly, we just cannot get our heads around using all this chemically based flea and tick repellent junk. It seems to us that there are enough potentially dangerous chemicals in our lives.
This stance has not made us popular with local vets and we're not exactly sure why. We're not advocating that you disregard the advice of your veterinarian. We're merely suggesting that you know your options. We're suggesting that you open a real dialogue with your vet. That you ask about what is being done to your pet and what the possible ramifications are. Advocate for your pet's health the same way you advocate for your own or your family's. It seems to us that any good vet should be willing to discuss concerns with you and consider new treatment avenues as well.
There ARE other ways to do things, we just have to look for them and be willing to try them.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
There's some new stuff in
We just wanted to let you know that we have some new foods in the store that you kids may be interested in trying.
The first one is Orijen, a high protein, low carbohydrate, grain free food from Canada.
The second is Natural Planet Organics, a new organic food certified by Oregon Tilth.
We also have some new canned food in by Tripett, a couple of different kinds of green tripe and a tripe, duck, and salmon mix. Very nice for sensitive bellies or picky eaters.
Please come by and take a look at them and see if they might be right for your pals.
Also, we will be closing the first Sunday of July, August, and September. We'll be open all other Sundays as usual from 12 PM - 4 PM.
The first one is Orijen, a high protein, low carbohydrate, grain free food from Canada.
The second is Natural Planet Organics, a new organic food certified by Oregon Tilth.
We also have some new canned food in by Tripett, a couple of different kinds of green tripe and a tripe, duck, and salmon mix. Very nice for sensitive bellies or picky eaters.
Please come by and take a look at them and see if they might be right for your pals.
Also, we will be closing the first Sunday of July, August, and September. We'll be open all other Sundays as usual from 12 PM - 4 PM.
Monday, May 28, 2007
Panda arrives
So yesterday was the big day for us; we went to pick up Baby Panda. We felt sad about taking her from such a nice environment complete with all kinds of other wonderful animals to fascinate and occupy her. While there, we watched her play with kitties, other poodles, baby donkeys and whatever else happened by.
She seems to be doing beautifully however. She's eating well, taking visitors, pooing and peeing outside like a little champ and taking lots of naps. She's playing with all her new toys and meeting new people. Mary seems to be accepting her well and Topo will get back to us on the whole thing.
So come by and visit her soon. She will keeping an eye out for you.
Also, we are just starting to do some email communication. Just trying to let you all know what is going on at the store and what things will be coming up. Please send us your email address if you'd like to be included on our list. We will NOT slam you with trash email. I have to write them and that would take WAY too much time.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Something to be aware of...
Hi all,
Just so you kids know, we will be closed this upcoming Sunday, May 13th, for Mother's Day.
We will be CLOSED THIS SUNDAY ONLY and will reopen as ususal at 10 am on Tuesday, May 15th.
Thanks as always for visiting us and keeping us "off the streets".
Lisa, Lisa, Mary, and Topo and soon Panda...
Also, our wonderful photographer, Chris McLay is doing another pet portrait day on Sunday, June 17th.
She'll be doing individual sittings with pups and kitties and their people, really whatever you'd like.
Chris' portrait days ALWAYS sell out so preregistration and pre-payment is necessary.
Call soon to book a space with Chris!
Saturday, May 05, 2007
Friday, May 04, 2007
Spring babies
Here are some other new residents of White's Farm in Pittsfield, NH.
It's crazy with the cuteness up there and spring is cute time more than any other time of year.
Baby Panda should be with us in the next couple of weeks, so be sure to stop in and make your hellos to the little girl.
Also a reminder to please vote for us on the WBZ-TV4 A-List when you have a chance.
Sunday, April 29, 2007
A big thank you
We'd like to extend a very big thank you to Dr. Regina Downey of Holistic Animal Healing Clinic (1-603-772-7387) for doing an excellent lecture for us this past Friday night. She talked to us about different healing modalities including homeopathy, homotoxicology, acupuncture, herbal medicine, NAET (Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques), and BICOM . She stated, of course, that all health and healing begins with proper feeding and good nutrition and we couldn't agree more.
As we've all seen recently, it's imperative to feed excellent quality, REAL food to our pets to keep them healthy. It's also vitally important to look into different forms of veterinary care for our pets. I think that we owe it to them and to ourselves to look into forms of care that are less dependent on harsh chemicals and medicines...not that medicines are bad, but they are over used.
What harm can it do to take a step back and try a gentler approach?
As we've all seen recently, it's imperative to feed excellent quality, REAL food to our pets to keep them healthy. It's also vitally important to look into different forms of veterinary care for our pets. I think that we owe it to them and to ourselves to look into forms of care that are less dependent on harsh chemicals and medicines...not that medicines are bad, but they are over used.
What harm can it do to take a step back and try a gentler approach?
Friday, April 20, 2007
Friday, April 13, 2007
A-List Voting Time
We wanted to let you all know that we have been nominated once again for "Best Pet Supply Store" in Boston on the WBZ-TV Channel 4 A-List. We thank you for the nomination and would like to encourage you to vote for us at www.wbztv.com/alist.
It'd be a really big honor to repeat our win from last year and we could do it in memory of our dear pal Marley.
It'd be a really big honor to repeat our win from last year and we could do it in memory of our dear pal Marley.
So LET'S VOTE!
Thanks!
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Precious Panda
The baby Panda at four weeks. Sitting up and taking nourishment. Growing beautifully.
Saturday, April 07, 2007
The Panda's Origins
Little Panda is coming to us from White's Farm in Pittsfield, NH.
It's a great place, clean and well run by Mike White. We visited there a couple of weeks ago and it was so very nice. Like one big peaceable kingdom. All the animals were happy, healthy, and co-existing beautifully.
Our little girl Mary is from Poodle Rescue of New England.
Marley was from The Northeast Animal Shelter. We were so very lucky to have him and still have Mary.
Little Panda is going to be a "working girl" from the very start. She'll be at the store every day with us and Mary. She's going to have a lot to learn.
It's a great place, clean and well run by Mike White. We visited there a couple of weeks ago and it was so very nice. Like one big peaceable kingdom. All the animals were happy, healthy, and co-existing beautifully.
Our little girl Mary is from Poodle Rescue of New England.
Marley was from The Northeast Animal Shelter. We were so very lucky to have him and still have Mary.
Little Panda is going to be a "working girl" from the very start. She'll be at the store every day with us and Mary. She's going to have a lot to learn.
Friday, April 06, 2007
Just so you know
We wanted to let you kids know that we are going to be closed on Easter Sunday, April 8th. We'll also be closed on our regular day off...Monday, April 9th. OK?
So this week ONLY...CLOSED Sunday April 8th and Monday April 9th.
Monday, April 02, 2007
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