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The Pampered Pet’s Guide To Philly
From nail polish for your pooch to “Gourmutt” baked goods, here’s how to ensure that your furry friend never has to ruff it
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
- Photo by Trevor Dixon
HIGH-END PET HOTELS
R.C. Dog Care. A daycare facility that also keeps your dogs overnight, in separate suites furnished with beds and toys from home. R.C. has a 2,000-square-foot yard in which dogs can play for several hours a day, according to a schedule you can view online. $32-$35 per night. 580 Kansas Road, Warrington, 215-918-2292; rcdogcare.com.
Great Valley Pet Hotel. Some rooms come with cable TV and central air. The two acres of open space include a wading pool and an obstacle course. Plus, Great Valley has a grooming service and daycare, so your pooch can socialize while you’re away (at $15 extra per day). Separate area for cats. $24-$26 per night for dogs; $15 for cats. 25 Davis Avenue, Frazer, 610-296-8330; greatvalleypethotel.com.
DOG-FRIENDLY EATERIES
Tavern 17. The new artisan restaurant in Center City’s Radisson Hotel doesn’t just offer dog-friendly sidewalk seating; it provides pooches with their own menu, including all-beef (hot) dogs and “Bow Wow Cluck” pulled chicken. 220 South 17th Street, 215-790-1799; tavern17restaurant.com.
Triumph Brewing. One of Triumph’s own brews and a steak frites for you, and for the hound, a water dish and a burger, specially chopped up and sans bun, at the New Hope location only. 400 Union Square, New Hope, 215-862-8300; triumphbrewing.com.
PET BOUTIQUES
Chic Petique. Its two shops, in Queen Village and Northern Liberties, stock everything from gourmet natural foods and shampoos to fancy collars, plush robes and luxe bedding. Owner Lindsay Condefer also runs the Chic Petique Foundation, a canine and feline rescue. 1040 North 2nd Street, 215-238-0981; 616 South 3rd Street, 215-629-1733.
Spot’s - The Place for Paws. Owner Andrea Deutsch is well-educated in, and adamant about, stocking only all-natural pet foods, including some fit for human consumption — one reason the smallish shop has such a loyal clientele. She also sells dog beds, toys and accessories. 854 1/2 Montgomery Avenue, Narberth, 610-668-SPOT; ilovespots.com.
Bone Appetite K-9 Bakery and Boutique. For the truly pet-indulgent, homemade “gourmutt” baked goods, from cookies to birthday cakes, along with hand-painted doggie bowls, custom bedding and dog-themed housewares. And, of course, plenty of free samples, so bring the pooch with you. 8505 Germantown Avenue; 215-247-4292.
PET SITTERS/DOG WALKERS
Monster Minders. After an initial get-to-know-you meeting, they’ll walk your pooch for $11 (15 minutes), or stop in to visit the cat while you’re away for $17 (30 minutes). They’ll stay longer — for the night, if you want — and for another couple bucks, they’ll even post online updates on your pet’s well-being. And most employees are animal CPR-trained, just in case. 215-925-1119; themonsterminders.com.
Madeline, Paws and Claws Sitter. At your first meeting with Madeline, she’ll fill out a detailed form with all your pet’s info — doctor, medicines, weird habits. When she’s finished visiting your pet, she’ll leave you a log of what happened while you were gone. Besides feeding and walking, she’ll also clean cages, bring in papers and water plants. $17-$25 per 35-minute visit, throughout the area. 215-288-7753; pawsandclawssitter.com.
R.C. Dog Care. A daycare facility that also keeps your dogs overnight, in separate suites furnished with beds and toys from home. R.C. has a 2,000-square-foot yard in which dogs can play for several hours a day, according to a schedule you can view online. $32-$35 per night. 580 Kansas Road, Warrington, 215-918-2292; rcdogcare.com.
Great Valley Pet Hotel. Some rooms come with cable TV and central air. The two acres of open space include a wading pool and an obstacle course. Plus, Great Valley has a grooming service and daycare, so your pooch can socialize while you’re away (at $15 extra per day). Separate area for cats. $24-$26 per night for dogs; $15 for cats. 25 Davis Avenue, Frazer, 610-296-8330; greatvalleypethotel.com.
DOG-FRIENDLY EATERIES
Tavern 17. The new artisan restaurant in Center City’s Radisson Hotel doesn’t just offer dog-friendly sidewalk seating; it provides pooches with their own menu, including all-beef (hot) dogs and “Bow Wow Cluck” pulled chicken. 220 South 17th Street, 215-790-1799; tavern17restaurant.com.
Triumph Brewing. One of Triumph’s own brews and a steak frites for you, and for the hound, a water dish and a burger, specially chopped up and sans bun, at the New Hope location only. 400 Union Square, New Hope, 215-862-8300; triumphbrewing.com.
PET BOUTIQUES
Chic Petique. Its two shops, in Queen Village and Northern Liberties, stock everything from gourmet natural foods and shampoos to fancy collars, plush robes and luxe bedding. Owner Lindsay Condefer also runs the Chic Petique Foundation, a canine and feline rescue. 1040 North 2nd Street, 215-238-0981; 616 South 3rd Street, 215-629-1733.
Spot’s - The Place for Paws. Owner Andrea Deutsch is well-educated in, and adamant about, stocking only all-natural pet foods, including some fit for human consumption — one reason the smallish shop has such a loyal clientele. She also sells dog beds, toys and accessories. 854 1/2 Montgomery Avenue, Narberth, 610-668-SPOT; ilovespots.com.
Bone Appetite K-9 Bakery and Boutique. For the truly pet-indulgent, homemade “gourmutt” baked goods, from cookies to birthday cakes, along with hand-painted doggie bowls, custom bedding and dog-themed housewares. And, of course, plenty of free samples, so bring the pooch with you. 8505 Germantown Avenue; 215-247-4292.
PET SITTERS/DOG WALKERS
Monster Minders. After an initial get-to-know-you meeting, they’ll walk your pooch for $11 (15 minutes), or stop in to visit the cat while you’re away for $17 (30 minutes). They’ll stay longer — for the night, if you want — and for another couple bucks, they’ll even post online updates on your pet’s well-being. And most employees are animal CPR-trained, just in case. 215-925-1119; themonsterminders.com.
Madeline, Paws and Claws Sitter. At your first meeting with Madeline, she’ll fill out a detailed form with all your pet’s info — doctor, medicines, weird habits. When she’s finished visiting your pet, she’ll leave you a log of what happened while you were gone. Besides feeding and walking, she’ll also clean cages, bring in papers and water plants. $17-$25 per 35-minute visit, throughout the area. 215-288-7753; pawsandclawssitter.com.
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Posted by Mike | Sep. 3, 2008 at 7:05 AM