Pugs have football-shaped bodies and tiny little feet. They look at you with wide eyes from behind their squished noses, expecting you and everyone else to see them as creatures much larger and more frightening…
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.
Dogfriendly Neighbors: Marimekko on Newbury Street
Many of customers bring their dog to the store to pick out his/her own treats and toys and beds, and we of course love that. I often wonder though if our customers know how dog…
Lonely Harness, Collar and Leash Sale
We don’t like seeing any of our gear feeling lonely, watching other collars & leashes & harnesses being chosen day after day while they languish on the racks. Adopt one from our sale buckets (there’s…
Twofer Tuesday: Hungry Dog Value Pack
If you have a dog, you probably go through chews like crazy. It’s not cheap. That’s why we like Merrick’s Hungry Dog Super Value Pack . It’s a 2 pounder of quality mixed chew misfits, all US,…
Recall: Catswell Treats, July 27 2012
Though I like the company Dogswell (maker of Catswell), we won’t carry their products in our Boston store because they are made in China. I’ve spoken with them about it a few times, and I do…
In the Dog House, #1
This photo inspired me to seek out other creative/interesting dog houses. If you have any suggestions please send a note! This one was found on Australian Working Dog Rescue‘s Facebook page. Gives a completely different meaning to…
Fun & Games Tee Shirts
Everyone who comes into our store seems to relate to the cone of shame. You know all those embarrassing moments of childhood? Turns out they were good for something after all! We understand what it’s…