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allow small breeds only, and only service dogs are permitted Doggy Dao & Cat’s
to enter any restaurants or food-related stores. Meow carries a large
selection of frozen raw
For 10 years, the Promenade Shops have hosted “Paws foods made with hormone-
on the Promenade,” an annual event educating shoppers free meats, as well as freeze-
of the many fantastic services, adoption groups and dried and dehydrated
businesses related to the health and happiness of animals. raw foods. All of the
The shopping center, however, is a great place to walk your products in the store are
pet even when there isn’t a special event going on. antibiotic free, corn free,
wheat free, soy free and
In Easton, the Easton Outdoor Co. not only encourages from grass-fed animals.
patrons to bring their pets with them for their shopping
experience, but on weekdays, shop owner Adam Fairchild “I try to find out if
has his own dogs in the store. new products meet those
standards, and who
“We invite people to bring their dogs into the store if makes them,” says Van
they’re comfortable doing that,” says Fairchild. “We’ve Vliet, who welcomes you
encouraged that from the day we opened. I think dogs fit to visit the store with your pets. “I have to believe in it
right in with an outdoor store and outdoor products.” and be passionate about it, and be respectful by offering
food for all budgets.”
The Moravian Book Shop in downtown Bethlehem has
long allowed pets to stop in and hang out with their owners BATH, BRUSH, AND BLUEBERRY FACIALS
while they peruse the stacks. In 2016, the Bone Appetit When humans want to relax, they go to spas. Why not
Dog Barkery, a Bethlehem mainstay since 1988, moved into
the book shop. Bone Appetit provides freshly baked treats, indulge our pets with the same type of relaxing experience?
doggie birthday cakes, non-rawhide chews, nutritious food Even better, why not give them this experience as close to
and supplements, toys and canine supplies. home as possible?

WAGS AND WINE Mobile pet groomer, Groom N Zoom, has been operating
Local wine lovers don’t have to leave their pets behind in the Valley for 15 years, and has seen much change in the
line of products that can be used to fight pet allergies and
when they hit the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail this summer skin issues. Now, the company uses only natural, plant-
and fall. Several of the Trail’s wineries allow dogs on their based, chemical-free products to produce the best results.
properties, within limits. One of their most popular treatments is a blueberry facial.

Amore Vineyards and Franklin Hill Vineyards allow “I use only natural products that I have tried and found to
leashed dogs, but all animals must remain outside. be effective. Even dogs that don’t have skin issues benefit
from this natural approach to grooming products,” says
Galen Glen Winery asks that all visiting pets are Groom N Zoom owner Becky Ralph. “The blueberry facial
leashed, well behaved and cleaned up after. Pets must is one of our offerings that clients really love. It’s especially
remain outdoors. great for dogs that have tear stain issues, as well as the
wrinkly faced breeds like bulldogs.”
Pinnacle Ridge asks that all visiting dogs are leashed
and friendly. Health & Nutrition for ALL PETS!

At Vynecrest Winery, dogs are permitted on the OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
Vyneskeller patio and in the picnic area, but not inside the • Nutrition
winery. The winery also provides water bowls upon request. • Pet Supplies
• Grooming
Service dogs are permitted without restriction both • Self Dog Wash
indoors and outdoors at all wineries. • Small Animal Boarding

A HOLISTIC PET STORE WITH HEALTHY CHOICES Call or stop in today
When Julie Van Vliet decided to open Doggy Dao & Cat’s for a FREE nutrition evaluation!

Meow, a nutrition-focused pet store in Hellertown offering We are a Lehigh County Dog License Agent
all-natural, holistic food, treats and supplements for pets,
she had adopted dogs with congenital illnesses. Taking 201 N. Main St.,
these dogs to specialists for treatment got her talking to Coopersburg, PA 18036
people about traditional diets that were prescribed and
questioning how healthy the ingredients were. 610.282.5435
info@hometownpetcenter.com
“It’s a passion of mine, and it grew out of a need
because of the dogs that I was caring for. I wanted to try to August 2017 • indulge | 19
get them better food, and I’m a big believer that even for
people, nutrition can be your medicine,” says Van Vliet. “I
will never tell someone to go against veterinary advice, but I
do encourage people to ask questions. We should all try to
educate ourselves.”