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The Pampered Pet’s Guide To Philly
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
DOGGIE SPAS
Doggie Style. Want your pup to smell sweeter than you? Give her a day of beauty at Doggie Style, a boutique with a high-end groomer who offers a brushing, a coconut-and-berry shampoo, a fluff and an ear cleaning for as little as $30. Grab Fido a doggie doughnut from the store’s “barkery” on the way out. 1635 Spruce Street, 215-
545-5900; retail store also at 114 South 13th Street, 215-545-4100; doggiestyle2.com.
Dogma Premier Dog Spa. Not only can Dogma pamper your pooch with a therapeutic spa bath, creme rinse and nail polish; it also offers aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, laser treatments and rehab for injured animals. Grooming starts at $40 for small dogs. 105 North Aberdeen Avenue, Wayne, 610-341-DOGS; dogmadogspa.com.
Braxton’s Animal Works. A third generation of Braxtons runs this huge Main Line pet shop, which can supply everything you need to feed, bathe and train your pup, cat, rodent or bird. Its frequent-customer rewards program has serious discounts. 620 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, 610-688-0769; braxtons.com.
DOGGIE DAYCARE
See Spot Stay. There’s something for every pooch here: a puppy socialization program, an active-dog playgroup, a reserved-dog area, even a private pen for a dog who’s having a bad day. See Spot Stay gives every dog outside time in its private yard, with a kiddie pool in summer; inside, pups can lounge on couches or frolic in one of four playrooms. A (free) three-hour play test is required before admission. See Spot Stay also offers boarding and training. $25 per day, with multi-day discounts. 685 North Broad Street, 215-769-3313; seespotstay.com.
Karen’s K9 Care. Karen offers tons of ways to entertain your dog: jungle gyms, indoor and outdoor play areas, toys, special events and parties — and plenty of cozy blankets inside for resting in between. K9 Care also offers overnight boarding. $25 per day, with multi-day discounts. 457 Lancaster Avenue, Frazer, 610-725-8973; karensk9care.com.
All Good Dogs Daycare. This is where you send Rover if you want him tired out by the end of the day. It’s mostly wide-open space, peppered with jungles gyms and a tire maze; inside are blankets, orthopedic mattresses and quieter areas, for older dogs. The daycare makes a point of rewarding dogs with healthy treats, and even celebrates birthdays with special cakes and gifts. It also offers spa services. $28-$35 a day. 2306 Church Road, Cherry Hill, 856-667-2764; allgooddogsdaycare.com.
Pet Nanny. A Main Line service that will walk your dog, visit your cat, spend the night, or just pop in for dinner if you have to work late. For $22, Pet Nanny will also pick up extra supplies you may have forgotten. And you can schedule your visits online, 24 hours a day. 610-716-7826; petnanny.net.
And Toto, Too. This Norristown-based service gives out report cards on how your pet is behaving. 610-222-8110.
PET EVENTS
Carnivale of the Dogs. The highlight of this annual gala in Rittenhouse Square is the Pet Parade, with costumed dogs (and sometimes people) strutting before a panel of (minor) celebrity judges. Sponsored by Commerce Bank Rittenhouse and Penn’s veterinary school, the festival also includes an Ask the Vet booth and a trick-training program. September 8th.
Dog Days of Summer Festival. It’s almost impossible to leave this event in Headhouse Square without adopting a cat or dog. Run by the Alliance for Philadelphia’s Animals, Dog Days features cute furry creatures, many of whom you’re allowed to pet, hug, and otherwise try on for size. See animal-alliancepa.org for details.
POOPER-SCOOPERS
Miss Poop. First, the scooper will carefully search every inch of your lawn for poop; then she’ll rake it into a bag and toss it in your trash; then, if you want, she’ll disinfect any areas hit by your dog in error — like, say, the front porch. Based in Chester County, Miss Poop — Phoenixville’s Miriam Hughes — scoops anywhere in the region. She also sends out an online newsletter with dog tips and general info. $15 a week for up to two dogs. 610-933-1506; misspoop.com.
Clean Scoop Dog Waste Removal Service. Have them in weekly, biweekly, or just once a season. They promise to make your grass walkable in bare feet — no matter how often Fido does his business. The Fort Washington-based company serves the Main Line and other suburbs, and offers gift certificates. About $12 a week for one dog. 215-887-7698; cleanscoop.net.
Doggie Style. Want your pup to smell sweeter than you? Give her a day of beauty at Doggie Style, a boutique with a high-end groomer who offers a brushing, a coconut-and-berry shampoo, a fluff and an ear cleaning for as little as $30. Grab Fido a doggie doughnut from the store’s “barkery” on the way out. 1635 Spruce Street, 215-
545-5900; retail store also at 114 South 13th Street, 215-545-4100; doggiestyle2.com.
Dogma Premier Dog Spa. Not only can Dogma pamper your pooch with a therapeutic spa bath, creme rinse and nail polish; it also offers aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, laser treatments and rehab for injured animals. Grooming starts at $40 for small dogs. 105 North Aberdeen Avenue, Wayne, 610-341-DOGS; dogmadogspa.com.
Braxton’s Animal Works. A third generation of Braxtons runs this huge Main Line pet shop, which can supply everything you need to feed, bathe and train your pup, cat, rodent or bird. Its frequent-customer rewards program has serious discounts. 620 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, 610-688-0769; braxtons.com.
DOGGIE DAYCARE
See Spot Stay. There’s something for every pooch here: a puppy socialization program, an active-dog playgroup, a reserved-dog area, even a private pen for a dog who’s having a bad day. See Spot Stay gives every dog outside time in its private yard, with a kiddie pool in summer; inside, pups can lounge on couches or frolic in one of four playrooms. A (free) three-hour play test is required before admission. See Spot Stay also offers boarding and training. $25 per day, with multi-day discounts. 685 North Broad Street, 215-769-3313; seespotstay.com.
Karen’s K9 Care. Karen offers tons of ways to entertain your dog: jungle gyms, indoor and outdoor play areas, toys, special events and parties — and plenty of cozy blankets inside for resting in between. K9 Care also offers overnight boarding. $25 per day, with multi-day discounts. 457 Lancaster Avenue, Frazer, 610-725-8973; karensk9care.com.
All Good Dogs Daycare. This is where you send Rover if you want him tired out by the end of the day. It’s mostly wide-open space, peppered with jungles gyms and a tire maze; inside are blankets, orthopedic mattresses and quieter areas, for older dogs. The daycare makes a point of rewarding dogs with healthy treats, and even celebrates birthdays with special cakes and gifts. It also offers spa services. $28-$35 a day. 2306 Church Road, Cherry Hill, 856-667-2764; allgooddogsdaycare.com.
Pet Nanny. A Main Line service that will walk your dog, visit your cat, spend the night, or just pop in for dinner if you have to work late. For $22, Pet Nanny will also pick up extra supplies you may have forgotten. And you can schedule your visits online, 24 hours a day. 610-716-7826; petnanny.net.
And Toto, Too. This Norristown-based service gives out report cards on how your pet is behaving. 610-222-8110.
PET EVENTS
Carnivale of the Dogs. The highlight of this annual gala in Rittenhouse Square is the Pet Parade, with costumed dogs (and sometimes people) strutting before a panel of (minor) celebrity judges. Sponsored by Commerce Bank Rittenhouse and Penn’s veterinary school, the festival also includes an Ask the Vet booth and a trick-training program. September 8th.
Dog Days of Summer Festival. It’s almost impossible to leave this event in Headhouse Square without adopting a cat or dog. Run by the Alliance for Philadelphia’s Animals, Dog Days features cute furry creatures, many of whom you’re allowed to pet, hug, and otherwise try on for size. See animal-alliancepa.org for details.
POOPER-SCOOPERS
Miss Poop. First, the scooper will carefully search every inch of your lawn for poop; then she’ll rake it into a bag and toss it in your trash; then, if you want, she’ll disinfect any areas hit by your dog in error — like, say, the front porch. Based in Chester County, Miss Poop — Phoenixville’s Miriam Hughes — scoops anywhere in the region. She also sends out an online newsletter with dog tips and general info. $15 a week for up to two dogs. 610-933-1506; misspoop.com.
Clean Scoop Dog Waste Removal Service. Have them in weekly, biweekly, or just once a season. They promise to make your grass walkable in bare feet — no matter how often Fido does his business. The Fort Washington-based company serves the Main Line and other suburbs, and offers gift certificates. About $12 a week for one dog. 215-887-7698; cleanscoop.net.
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Posted by Mike | Sep. 3, 2008 at 7:05 AM