By Sharon Gomes Thomas
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It may seem that on every other corner of†‬New York City,†‬you’ll stumble across a cute pet boutique or a showy doggy daycare.†‬However,†‬some neighborhoods are more blessed than others when it comes to a choice of discerning stores.†‬If you live downtown near the eastern part of the financial district,†‬an area not exactly bustling with residential buildings,†‬your choices are somewhat limited.†‬That’s why Tom Bruin,†‬a South Street Seaport resident and his two Maltese puppies are thankful for†‬The Salty Paw†( ‬www.TheSaltyPaw.com â€)‬.â€
Beauty News:†‬Why†‬is The Salty Paw your favorite pet boutique�
Tom Bruin:†‬Because it really isn’t just one thing.†‬It’s a pet store,†‬a daycare and a grooming spa.†‬It’s infinitely convenient to have all three in one location.†‬The Seaport area doesn’t have a lot of stores,†‬aside from the usual ones catering to the office crowd.†‬The Salty Paw is different.
BN:†‬So your credit card has seen some damage in the Salty Paw Boutique�
TB:†(‬Laughsâ€)‬.†‬Yes,†‬definitelyâ€! ‬I get organic dog food for Bogey and Bacall†(‬Tom’s Maltese dogsâ€) ‬as well as their dog bowls.†‬And of course,†‬they practically get a new toy every week.
BN:†‬They also make custom coats from Black Dog Farms†(‬ http://www.BlackDogFarms.biz â€)
TB:†‬And I think dog slings too.†‬I haven’t ordered the custom coats because there always seems to be off-the-rack jackets for my dogs anyway.†‬But I can see how†‬someone with a pudgy dachshund,†‬for example,†‬may†‬get some specially made.
BN:†‬Do†‬you use The Salty Paw Grooming Spa services for your dogs�
TB:†‬I actually give Bogey and Bacall their baths at home.†‬But I get a little squeamish about trimming their nails.†‬So I go to Salty for that.â€
BN:†‬And of course The Salty Paw’s Day Campâ€?
TB:†‬My babies adore daycareâ€!‬ Salty only accepts dogs†‬25†‬lbs or under,†‬so all the pooches there are just their size.†‬Also,†‬there’s a†‬3†‬day initial trial,†‬so the dogs get a rigorous assessment.†‬I was really miffed about the†‬3†‬day trail when I signed up,†‬but now I can see why it needs to happen.â€
BN:†‬So what’s the best thing about the Salty Pawâ€?
TB:†‬That there are all these great restaurants a stone’s throw away,†‬where I can have dinner outside with Bogey and Bacallâ€! ‬Although,†‬it’s getting cold now,†‬so that doesn’t happen as often as I likeâ€!
The Salty Paw
Grooming Spa,†‬Doggy Daycare and Boutique
38‎ â€Peck Slip
NY,†‬NY†‬10038
Tel:†‬212-732-BARK
http://www.thesaltypaw.com
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