In February, Zippy suddenly started walking very, very slowly & with obvious stiffness. I took him right over to our friends at Back Bay Vet for tests, and it turns out he had Erhlichia, a tick-borne…
Posts Published by Kathy Palmer
I grew up in NJ and Belgium and eventually settled in Portland, ME. Until missing the big city, which inspired a return to Boston in 2010, and the opening of Fish & Bone on Newbury Street. Fish & Bone and its original sibling store Fetch (est. 2000) bring together some of the things I love the most: animals, real food, great design, having an impact, the natural world, urban life, creative solutions, good community, and a good laugh. Zip is all pug, but I'm a cultural mutt.
Our Portland Store Getting Spiffier
We’ve always loved the eccentric, colorful, fun feel in Fetch, our Portland store. But every store, after years of busy-ness, needs a scrub-up and some fresh paint. Seeing as April is Fetch’s 13th anniversary, we…
Lilly the Hero Pit Bull & Her Kissing Booth
Weather, please work with us this time! We’re excited to introduce everyone to Lilly the Hero Pit Bull, this Sunday March 3rd, from 2-4 pm, and to give away all the ‘love’ bandanas we cut…
Do You Have a DINOS?
….or do you know what it’s like to be approached by a MDIF? DINOS are Dogs In Need Of Space…good dogs who for any of a number of good reasons (fear, training, health, aggression are…
Postponed: St. Lilly-tines Day with Lilly the Hero Pit Bull
Blast you February, the snowiest month of the year. You’ve again proven you are the less-than-best time to schedule an event! Stay tuned for the new date on our Lilly’s Fund-raiser & celebration of Lilly…
Nature’s Variety Announces Recall on Organic Chicken
Nature’s Variety has recalled a batch of Instinct Raw Frozen Organic Chicken Medallions and Patties because the batch has been found to contain small pieces of clear plastic, which could cause choking or injury. The company…
Closing Early for Inventory Sunday Jan. 6th
We’re closing at 4 pm to count all the kibbles and bits….we’ll be back on our usual schedule tomorrow, 10-7 Monday thru Saturday and 10-6 on Sunday.
Buy a Dog (or Cat) Bed this Weekend, and 20% Goes to ARL
If you’ve been thinking about a new bed for fluffy, we’ve got a great reason to buy one this weekend: We want to help The Animal Rescue League reach its year end fundraising goal, so we’re donating 20%…