What better way for your pup to bring in the new year than a clean fresh look! ‘sPoochies Spa and Boutique is an awesome place to check out. Located on Tremont Street, it is great even if you’re just walking around the Boston area and think that your fur ball could use a good scrub down.  I know Riley needs a wash at least a couple times a week and sometimes I just don’t feel like scrubbing her down myself.  Great alternative is for someone else to do it! The employees are really great and they absolutely love dogs.  Riley is always very excited to see them when we walk through the door.  The place itself is super cute.  They sell cool unique dog toys and treat that Riley just can’t get enough of.  They also sell bowls, beds, and pet accessories to spoil your pup.  Sometime we all need a spa day so why not let your buddy get one too? Riley will not be visiting this spa again anytime soon, this was a special because they are a little pricey.  However, if you feel like your pup has been extra good this year, its worth checking out.

400 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02216
(617) 357-7387

Riley and I are Boston natives, as are the rest of my family.  However, now that we are all grown up, we are scattered all over the place.  Boston is where we all come together for the holidays but there isn’t enough room for all my sibling, cousins, aunt, uncles and their dogs!  So when they are trying to find a place to crash I recommended the Nine Zero Hotel.  Located on Tremont Street, I have heard nothing but great things about this Hotel.  Some took my advice and others wished they had taken my advice.  My Brother stayed at the Nine Zero and he loved it.  This Hotel doesn’t have weight restrictions so whether your dog weighs 15lbs or 150lbs, they are all welcome! That isn’t always easy to find.  They provide food and water bowls, gourmet treats along with grooming, walking and pet sitting services.  The hotel has a cool urban look to it which made it comfortable to stay in.  My Brother raved about the hotel which made my aunt pretty upset that she decided to stay with noisy relatives instead.  So, if you have any relatives that just can’t seem to find a place to stay while they visit.  Let them know about Nine Zero, they will be thrilled!

NINE ZERO HOTEL
90 Tremont Street
Boston, MA  02108

Reservations 866.906.9090
Hotel 617.772.5800
Fax 617.772.5810

Once the snow starts to fall, Riley knows Christmas is right around the corner.  And, as much as I hate to admit it, I’m totally one of those owners that spoils there pup at Christmas time.  I don’t like to get Riley just the same old bones, kongs, and greenies that she gets on a regular basis.   I like to try and find special, unique toys.  PawshDog Boutique is a new boutique located in the Back Bay.  They have a wide variety of toys that Riley is going to do flips over on Christmas morning.  They also have sweaters and booties for the winter so your pup can play in the snow and not worry about getting cold or getting salt in their paws.  The Boutique itself is very cute.  It has a fun, playful feel to it.  What I really liked about the Boutique is that it has a delivery service.  With the store in the Back Bay, there are many people in the area without cars.  I’m sure this is a service that will be used a fair amount.  Another thing about the Boutique that I loved was that for every holiday themed toy, winter coat and gift card sold from Now through the end of the year, a portion of the proceeds will go to MSPCA-Angell.  So, if you have a pup that was good this year, or even a friends with dogs who would love some stylish apparel or some cool new toys, this Boutique is worth checking out.  I know I will be picking up some all organic treats for Riley and probably a gift certificate to their salon!

Pawsh Dog Boutique

31 Gloucester Street

Boston, MA 02115

 (617)297-2045