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Photos by Brandon Sullivan
Delgado, 9 years Doberhundter (Bassett hound-Doberman-terrier mix), adopted 2008 |
Get Fido prepped for your summer trek with canine-cool products from local pet supply stores.Doggy Style Pet Gear17058 W. Bell Rd., Surprise,
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dogstyl.bizOpened in 2007, this “destination” pet store run by longtime chef Martin Narvaez is an ode to his bull terrier, Kimba, who died of heat stroke while hiking the West Valley’s White Tank Mountains. Narvaez says his shop focuses on non-toxic, eco-friendly and all-natural pet products. Elk antler dental chews, anyone?
• Bark n’ Boots, $60. By GripTrex (below left)
• Doggles, $23. Racing flames design (below right)
• Palisades pack, $128. (above)
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Niña, 11 years Pinchi (Miniature Pinscher- Chihuahua mix), adopted 2008
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Fetch Doggie & Kitty Too14885 N. 83rd Place, Ste. 106
Scottsdale, 480-219-1900
fetchdoggiestore.comTucked inside a strip mall near Raintree Drive and Loop 101, this hidden gem is worth the trip for the food selection alone (imagine Fido’s hiking chutzpah after a wet-food mix of ground rabbit, venison and turkey necks). Herbal supplements for dogs are also available.
• Sweaters, $33.35-37.50 (below left)
• Waterproof collars, $27.50. 100% waterproof. Won’t harbor odor-causing bacteria. By Dublin. (below right)
• Army jacket, $42.25. Olive green with faux fur trimmed hood that can be reversed to create a camouflage dog coat. Velcro closure. By Morient. (above right)
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Rugby, 7 years Chiweenie (Chihuahua-Dachsund mix), adopted 2010
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Ryan’s Pet Supply1805 E. McDowell Road,
Phoenix, 800-525-7387,
ryanspetsupply.comOriginally from Wisconsin, this 23-year-old store was bought and moved to this renovated brick warehouse near State Route 51 and McDowell Road. It distributes goods to other pet-oriented businesses, but individuals can shop Costco-style using a 215-page catalog and enjoy wholesale prices with a $25 minimum purchase. Cameos of Bob, a 5-year-old Lhasa Apso who belongs to Ryan’s project manager Michelle Austin, anchor the catalog layout.
• Weather jacket, $11.95. Lightweight protection. Reflective stripes for safety. By Waghearted. (above left)
• Tank and T-shirt, $6.65 ea. (below left)
• Life jacket, $13.19. Neon orange, size small. By Outward Hound. (below right)