We are closed today, Friday April 19th 2013, in cooperation with a citywide lockdown. We are grateful for the Boston Police and the FBI, and all those involved in the manhunt. Please check back for our reopening time and day, or go to our Facebook page for updates. Our hearts go out to the victims and families of the bombing and of last night’s shootout….
Kindness is Powerful
We can’t forget the acts of incredible bravery and compassion at ground zero the day of the Marathon bombings. Now days later, we’re seeing continuing acts of kindness, great and small: donations to families of the victims, who are going to need all of our support; neighbors opening up their homes to those displaced; businesses who’ve pledged funds and extra hands; all of us looking…
Tick Talk with Back Bay Vet
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 bacterial infection that can cause arthritis-like symptoms. I was shocked; it had been a cold winter and there was snow on the ground…not exactly what you’d think of as tick…
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 thought it would be the perfect time to close that store for a week, remodel, and re-open withgleaming floors, and freshly painted walls. When Fetch reopens, it will be called…
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 for the previously-scheduled (and re-scheduled due to snowstorms). Buy a kiss from Lilly’s Kissing Booth, and we’ll give you a banana and special treat for your furry loved one….and not…
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 just a few) should not be approached without an ok from their human. And MDIFs, well they are the well-meaning humans who rush up to introduce their dog to unknown…
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 the Hero Pit Bull (which was scheduled for this afternoon). If you don’t know about Lilly, you can read her story of undeniable courage & loyalty on her web site….
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 reports that no animals have been harmed from the recalled product. Because Nature’s Variety has moved quickly to respond to the consumer complaint & announce the recall, we believe this…