October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, a time to open your heart and your home to a furry, four-legged friend. Save a life, and experience the joy of your dog’s unconditional love. Check out these five picks to welcome your new pet and have fun exploring new places together.
1. Elevated Dining.
Make mealtime special with a custom-made stand that’s the perfect height for your dog. Crafted by Berks resident Nicole Kazmierczak, these stands include stainless steel bowls and a drawer for storage. Select paint, stain and hardware to fit your decor. The backsplash can also be laser-engraved with your pet’s name.
Custom-made Dog Food Storage Stand, $125-$175 | BoomerRang Designs, Facebook @BoomerRangDesigns | etsy.com/shop/BoomerRangDesigns
2. Bone-Appétit.
Let your dog sink her teeth into a chewy treat. Bone-shaped and made with peanut butter and chicken, these rawhide-free chews are a tasty way for your pet to satisfy her urge to chew and keep her teeth healthy. They’re also a delicious way to get extra vitamins and minerals.
SmartBones® Mini Chews Dog Treat Peanut Butter, $19.99 | PetSmart | 1183 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, 610.396.3660 | 4210 N. 5th St. Highway, Temple, 610.939.2620 | petsmart.com
3. Get Social.
Take your dog to spend the day with canine pals. Your pet can romp with an age- and breed-appropriate play group in one of four indoor or four outdoor play areas. He’ll lap up all the attention and water he needs during an energetic day of socializing and exercising.
Dawggy Daycare, Half-day: $20, Full-day: $28 | Diggity Dawg Daycare Resort & Spa | 5100 E. Penn Avenue, Wernersville | 610.678.2200 | diggitydawgresort.com
4. Pawsonal Pampering.
Give your new addition the royal treatment with a spa day. Your dog will indulge in a cozy, inviting experience. He’ll delight in an oxygen-infused bath, followed by a nail trim and ear cleaning. After a luxurious 15-minute brush-out and spritz, your pet will be rocking some serious style.
Full-service bath (haircut not included), starting at $25 | Oasis Dog Spa and Shoppe | 2911 Centre Avenue Unit 2, Muhlenberg Township | 610.816.5492 | oasisdogspa.com
5. Chew on This.
Play together and bond with your pet. This braided bone toy is made for fetching, plus the open weave massages gums and flosses teeth. Next, have a lively tug-of-war with a natural wool and leather bone. Finish on a restful note with a soft, squeaky plush duck, ideal for snuggling.
Tall Tails Orange Braided Toy, 7-inch: $12.95, 9-inch: $16.95 | 16-Inch Natural Wool Bone Tug, $11.95 | 12-inch Plush Duck, $15.95 | Godfrey’s Welcome to Dogdom | 4267 New Holland Rd., Mohnton | 610.777.5755 | godfreysdogdom.com
Win It! Score a $50 gift card to Diggity Dawg Daycare Resort & Spa and pamper your pooch by entering online this month at berkscountyliving.com. Good luck!
