friends + colleagues

The pet community in Minneapolis is full of wonderful businesses and people! Here’s some of the best, who I highly recommend for anything from pet supplies and grooming to doggy daycare and poop pickup! I’m proud to call these fabulous people my friends  :)   Resources and Events Sidewalk Dog – Your go-to guide for everything pet related! (dog friendly restaurants, stores, parks and services) K9  Connection - Bringing dogs and dog-lovers together at super fun events (like Beer With Your Buddy)   Amazing Products Bone Adventure - Pet Gear and Grooming – 3 Metro Locations (toys and beds and treats, oh my!) Fetch Delivers - Mighty Fine Pet Food Delivery (FREE delivery, that is!) Stunt Puppy - Innovative, quality gear for your active dog (seriously good stuff) Cosmo’s Collars - “Dogonomically Correct” collars – super awesome and handmade (Gracie’s wearing one right now) Topline Canine - Shampoos and conditioners that are safe, effective, convenient and affordable (and smell great!) Canine Crossing - Pet supplies in Ham Lake (high quality, natural and organic!)   Fantastic Services Just Paws Training - Group and individual puppy training (you’re gonna love Molly!) Scoopy Poo - Doggy Doo Pickup (they love taking crap from you!) Pampered Pooch Playground – Doggy Daycare, Hotel, Spa and Training (the most fun your dog will have without you) Ollu Dog Wash - Self-service dog wash, or full service grooming (you’ll love the prints on the walls) Whiskers to Tails Pet Sitting - In-home pet sitting and dog walking (they send you videos of your pet!) Bubbly Paws - Self-service dog wash, or full service grooming (a new business from the Pampered Pooch crew!) Lucky Dog Pet Care - Dog walking and pet sitting (quite possibly the friendliest in town!) Ruff Love Dogs – Dog boarding in NE Minneapolis (really great guys and a cool facility!) Metro Dogs – Daycare and boarding in the North Loop (perfect for you downtown workers!) Lucky Dog Pet Lodge – Daycare and boarding facility in Bloomington (largest outdoor play area in the cities!)   Top Quality Vets Lake Harriet Vet – Holistic and Traditional Pet Care (some of my biggest fans… and biggest canvases!) Pet Crossing – Full service vet care, specializing in pet dentistry (clean your dog’s teeth!) St. Francis Animal and Bird Hospital – A great choice for us Saint Paul-ites (and my personal vet!) University of MN VMC – Where you go when you need a specialist (they’re one of the biggest and best veterinary medical centers in the world!) Solace – In-home hospice and euthanasia for your companion animals (Dr. Karen is wonderful!)   Local Artists Stray Dog Arts - The perfect compliment to pro photos – oil paintings of your dog! (she rocks) Lintu Art – Fabulous portraits in a variety of mediums (I love her “marquetry” work) Art by Risa Marie – Totally unique digital portraits (you really need to see these!)