Portraits and Easter Biscuits at Penelope's

Penelope's Pet Boutique has two fun events coming up this week.  On Thursday, April 14th, Corrina will be offering Pet Portraits ($15 sitting fee per dog).

On Saturday, April 16, Penelope will host her annual Easter Biscuit Hunt, which is a ton of fun for dogs, and their two-legged friends. 

 

Penelope's Pet Boutique is located at 99 Washington Street.  For more information, call (978) 745-0566.

Pet Friendly Salem

Salem is such a pet-friendly place! Here's my happy dog story of the week.

This is Sasha (see right). Sasha came to visit Salem from Connecticut. She was visiting friends and family in the area - more than 40% of travelers to this region come here to visit friends and family - and to take in the history, heritage, and culture.

It wasn't raining (for a few minutes) so Sasha's family grabbed a slice at Upper Crust on Washington Street and they sat outside so they could keep Sasha close. The staff at Upper Crust happily provided Sasha with a bowl of water, which she appreciated almost as much as the extra crusts she got to nibble on.

After lunch, Sasha stopped into Penelope's Pet Boutique for a little shopping and a lot of browsing. I'm pretty sure she made a list.

Sasha's family's favorite spot in Salem is the Peabody Essex Museum, and Sasha is quite interested in the new Trash Menagerie exhibit that opens tomorrow. I wonder if there's a Labradoodle in the exhibit? They also like the House of the Seven Gables, Reds, and the Salem Maritime National Historic Site. Sasha had to get back into the car after Penelope's, but she assured me that she had a great time.

Next time she may book a VIP Package at the Hawthorne Hotel.

Pets can discover the magic of Salem, too!

Salem welcomes your favorite four-legged friends. You don't need to leave them at home. Bring them into town. Your pets will love it.


Start this weekend at Penelope's Pet Boutique (99 Washington Street) and their Easter Biscuit Hunt on Saturday, April 11, from 12-3pm. Find biscuits... win prizes. What dog doesn't love that?

If you miss the Biscuit hunt, or are in town with Fido on another occasion, Coon's Card & Gift Shop (226 Essex Street) is right around the corner, and the "bubble gum" machines out front are filled with biscuits. If they had thumbs, the dogs would be putting the quarters in the machine themselves.


If you're coming overnight, The Hawthorne Hotel and Clipper Ship Inn are both pet-friendly. The Hawthorne Hotel has a VIP package right now - for your Very Important Pet - that includes a special treat for your dog.


If you're shopping for books, Cornerstone Books (45 Lafayette Street), The Trolley Depot (191 Essex Street), and Salemdipity (86 Wharf Street) are all pet-friendly - and they are a handful of places that are pet-friendly.


Salem has great dog-walk areas, as well. The Salem Maritime National Historic Site's walk out to Derby Light (1/2 mile each way) is a great walk, Salem Common and Salem Willows are also excellent areas to stretch your legs - regardless of how many you have. Please respect leash laws and pick up after your pooch!


What else can I say? Salem loves pets!