Another homegrown Austin retailer, the Groovy Dog Bakery is opening a new location downtown. The first Groovy Dog Bakery is located at 4477 S. Lamar Blvd., Suite 580, in the Gateway Shopping Center by Central Market. Groovy Dog has a multitude of hand made tog treats and toys. The bakery also makes "Puppy BarkDay Cakes" (Birthday Cakes to the rest of us). The cakes are made of carob and peanut butter, and the 6" cake serves 4-5 and costs $17.99, the extra special dog bone shaped cake is $22.99 and serves 5-8.
The shop has many hard to find exclusive dog items in stock every day. Some of the more sought after items are EZY-Dog Leashes and Collars, Ruff Wear's full line of high end out door harnesses, leases, backpacks and dog life-jackets. They also offer custom made iron Leash Holders, and custom treat jars and pet carriers, back-packs and pet strollers. There are tons of University of Texas dog items like UT leashes, UT Collars, UT-T-shirts, UT-dog bowlsand even a burnt orange and white doggie feather boas! Some of the most popular items that you find in every shoppers basket are: PeaMutt Butter Puppy Kisses, and Bully Sticks for snacking.
The new shop will be located at 5th Street and Rio Grande, and they anticipate opening in October 2009. The second location will be unbelievable with 12,000 square feet! It will offer much more than custom snacks and clothes for your dogs. There will be a dog wash and grooming area that is part of another local "The Dirty Dog" dog groomers with pet owner washing stations. There will be a doggie day-care and Austin's only indoor dog park. The first of its kind "dog party room", the room can be reserved for dog birthday parties, or for kids to create their own dog biscuit creations.
The Austin Urban Vet Centerwill occupy a portion of the new center. They can meet all of your pets needs and the owners needs. They provide state of the art medical care and diagnostic and surgical services from professional veterinarians. There are also pet care services including: acupuncture, holistic medicine, canine rehabilitation and dog training.
The Upper Paw willalso be on-site and offer "resort style" pet boarding services for dogs and cats.
If there is something you need for your pet you can get it all here and you can rest assured that your dollars are staying local in your backyard. The Groovy Dog Bakery is a locally owned and operated business that was born out of love for the dog. The owner Kim even brings her two Boxers to the shop. You will also see a painting of the three of them over the cash register. So if your looking for a special experience for your dog, bring him/her to the Groovy Dog so they can be treated like the super stars they are!
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( All photos curtesey of Groovy Dog Bakery-Kimm Hall)
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