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Bark Avenue, a full-service dog and cat boarding facility, is opening a new shop on Main Street inside the parking garage retail strip between 5th and 6th.
According to Facilities Director Karrian Myers, the pet care business is expanding from their current locale on Hill Street (just south of Adams Boulevard) to better service their growing Downtown clientèle.
“Most of our customers come from Downtown,” explains Myers. “The new [Main Street] location will make us to be more accessible to them, and allow our Hill Street location to focus on pet owners outside of Downtown.”
In addition to boarding services, Bark Avenue offers training, private lessons, grooming, food and supplies (with local pickup and delivery).
However, Myers cautions that the retail component may not be available in the new the 4,200 square-foot space, set to debut in August or September.
Considering the pet-pampering parlor Pussy & Pooch is only half a block away, that may be a strategic choice to compliment their business neighbor instead of rivaling it. Though with Lofty Dog out of the immediate picture, a little friendly competition could help get Pussy & Pooch’s high-end prices back on a leash.
-lofty dog relocated to ‘bark’-er block
Thanks to Jim Winstead of trainedmonkey for the tip and contributions!
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Janene from Pussy & Pooch is a big fan of Bark Ave. She says they are very responsible, trustworthy and involved in adoptions. I think she looks at Bark Ave. as a compliment to their business.
Also, I wouldn’t describe Pussy & Pooch’s prices as high-end necessarily. Obviously if you are in the market for some designer dog bowl encrusted with jewels, it’s going to be expensive, but their food, treats, poop bags and other necessities are priced very fairly.
I hope all of these places do well, as I’d really like to get a dog in the next year or so!
Huzzah! Finally those garage-fronting slots are being filled. Good deal. Unfortunately, I do not have a pet, so I cannot shop at all these pet related enterprises. I hope those with pets will take advantage of their wares and make them a rousing success.
Something else is now required to fill the rest of those spaces along Main.
The new restaurant (former Mai Tacos) across the street should be opening soon as well.
what “rest of those spaces”? bark avenue is taking all of the garage spaces. everything on that block is now leased and occupied.
scott, what rest of those spaces along main? there were no empty storefronts on that stretch of main besides the garage retail and mai’s tacos.
Stephen (and Jim)- that’s excellent news! I don’t currently know who I would use to board my dog, but it sounds like Bark Avenue will be in the running for sure.
All of the dog care/pet stores seem to complement each other, as many services don’t overlap. I can use one for pet supplies and toys, one for grooming, and one for boarding. I hope they are all successful too.
Now if we could just get a vet downtown, or at least associated with one of the local stores- like Petco does it’s “vaccination clinics” would be a start…
We are thrilled to have a complimentary…and friendly new neighbor that has both a great reputation and experience within the pet industry!
Pussy & Pooch is also excited to be a regular monthly host to Bark Avenue Foundation’s “Paws on the Patio” pet adoption event - the 3rd Saturday of every month on our 400 sq ft outdoor patio….
AND, we are the 1st to bring Vet services downtown… this Sat Apr 26 & Sat May 10 Pussy & Pooch is bringing in 911 Vets Home Pet Medical for routine exams and services for cats and dogs including nail trims, vaccinations, microchiping, teeth cleaning, and spleen tumor screening for large breed dogs…all at discounted prices.
Noah - thanks for your comment! And for what it’s worth to everyone ‘watching’ out there…don’t let our ‘fancy’ presentation and store design intimidate you into thinking our products are priced too high or unfairly…check us out…you will be surprised. We are committed to becoming your neighborhood shopping destination…we carry many brands of food and everday supplies that are priced at (not above) MSRP - just like PETCO.
Scott - thank you for acknowledging the support dowtowners need to give local businesses to make them a ‘rousing success’. We encourage everyone to come in and give us feedback on how we can better serve the needs of downtown pet owners…
I adopted my cat from the Bark Avenue Foundation, which is their shelter/nonprofit branch. During my visits to the facility, I was always impressed with how much the staff care for the animals there. I’m excited that they’re opening a downtown location!
If I am ever unable to find a friend to cat-sit, I would feel completely comfortable boarding my cat at Bark Avenue. Congratulations!
First, I’m very excited to have the promise of competent boarding just down the block. I currently spend $300/trip to fly our two pooches with us, not to mention the extra expense of using pet friendly airlines and hotels. But mostly, we avoid weekend getaways for lack of dog care. Second, Pussy & Pooch’s prices are totally reasonable and if they doubled them, please Janene, don’t get any ideas, the convenience factor would still justify it in my book — I hate to leave my downtown bubble for errands and necessities.
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