Dog & Horse Lovers Boutique

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The best place in Charlottesville for unique dog and horse themed apparel and accessories for you and your pets! T-shirts, sweaters, homemade treats, collars and leashes, designer dog beds and horse supplies, party items, spa products, home decor, stationery and cards, many unique doggie toys and much more. Items can also be special ordered for you!
In 2000 we started hand-making all-natural treats for Tyler, our german shepherd, because he wouldn't eat the store bought treats, and now sell only those treats that Tyler put his paw of approval on! Soon our line expanded to include all-natural horse treats made with shredded carrots and apples that were taste-tested by our horses, Fancy and Baron. And in 2007 we started this entire store for dogs and horses and the people who love them! For the convenience of downtown customers, we also carry a local favorite, Sammy's Snacks, all-natural dog food and treats.
We believe in supporting local craftspeople and stock locally made items, as well as recycled and fair trade items whenever possible, i.e. West Paw Design dog beds and toys made out of recycled plastic soda bottles, the ECO line of Gentle Leader harnesses, and 100% wool hand knit dog sweaters by Chilly Dog that are part of a fair trade agreement in South America, and organic cotton t-shirts for humans too!
The boutique also specializes in collars/leashes and doggie t-shirts, coats, sweaters & raincoats in the largest assortment of sizes that will fit toy-sized chihuahuas all the way up to great danes! We welcome you to bring your dog into the store for sizing, or just to visit, and they will always receive one of our complimentary home-baked treats!
Shop online: www.dogandhorse.myshopify.com

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED IN OUR PAST EVENTS BELOW:
3rd Annual DOGGIE HOWL-O-WEEN! Satuday, October 30, 2010 6-8:30 pm on the downtown mall.
Thanks to everyone who assisted with this event, Doggie Howl-o-ween was a success again this year! We had 19 downtown businesses participate by passing out dog treats and/or donating contest prizes. And we had 82 dogs compete in the costume contest which raised $410 for the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA!

(Click this link to access Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA's blog with photos!): http://caspca.blogspot.com/2010/11/happy-howloween-costume-contest-winners.html

SCARIEST: Scout, owned by Deb Lively, who was a "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing"
(Won a t-shirt for the owner, and a bag of gourmet dog treats donated by the Dog & Horse Lovers Boutique)

PRETTIEST: Dixie, owned by Amee, who was a “1980’s Prom Queen”
(Won a beautiful handbag donated by Spring Street Boutique)

MOST HANDSOME: Jefe, owned by Fred Valencia, who was “Michael Jackson”
(Won a $25 gift certificate to Siips Wine & Champagne Bar)

Tied for 2nd PLACE: Buddy, owned by Lori Pinkey, who was a “Stink Bug”
(Won a $15 gift certificate donated by The Mole Hole)

Tied for 2nd PLACE: Russell, owned by Raul, who was a “Bull rider”
(Won a $15 gift certificate donated by Siips Wine & Champagne Bar)

BEST THEME OR GROUP:
1ST PLACE: Buddy, owned by Dana Holler, as Sherlock Holmes, Inspector Watson and wife
(Won a beautiful tapestry tote bag donated by Yves de Lorme)

2nd PLACE: Bubba & Boz, owned by Audrey Koid, who were ‘Pac Man”
(Won a huge gift bag of popcorn donated by Great Scott’s Gourmet Popcorn)

Thank you again to the following businesses for passing out dog treats for the trick-or-treating: Alacazam, Blue Light Grill, Blue Ridge Eco Shop, Boutique-Boutique, Cappelino’s Crazy Cakes, Consignment House, Dog & Horse Lovers Boutique, Derriere de Soie, Great Scott’s Gourmet Popcorn, Mazi’s Fashions, The Mole Hole, Pearl, Read It Again Sam, Siips Wine Bar, Spring Street Boutique and Urban Outfitters.

And another big “thank you” to our sponsor, Monticello Media, for providing complimentary radio advertising for our event!

PHOTOS of the winners will be posted as soon as I receive them from my photographer, but if you have a good pic of one of the winners, please e-mail it to sharon@dogandhorse.com

5th Annual Downtown Fashion Show, Saturday September 25th, 2010, 7 p.m. at Central Place on the downtown mall Come see the latest human and canine fashions at the upcoming Mall Fashion Show! We will be joining 11 other downtown boutiques in the fashion show which benefits The Women's Initiative in Charlottesville. No charge to watch, but raffle tickets for items donated by participating stores will be for sale during the show.
Service Dogs of Virginia Puppy Shower, Saturday, July 10th, 2-4 pm!

Join us as we welcome five new puppies to Service Dogs of Virginia!
Stop by to meet the puppies and have some refreshments. Gifts are welcome! The puppies have baby registries at Amazon.com, Target, and the Dog & Horse Lovers Boutique.
Saturday, February 13, 2010 1-3 p.m. 'Be My Valentine' Yappy Hour! Make a paw-print Valentine with your dog! Great to send to family and friends from you and your dog. Complimentary "treats" and refreshments for dogs and their humans!
Howl-i-day Yappy Hour & Parade & Pet Photos with Mrs. Claus, Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10 am-12 noon. Join the city's annual holiday parade on the downtown mall where we will march from the Omni to the pavilion along with local dance groups, bands and floats as well as the Fife and Drum Corp that performed for the White House!
Doggie Howl-o-ween, Friday, October 30th,2009, 5:30-8:30 pm
Thank you to EVERYONE for making this event such a fantastic success!! We had over 100 dogs turn out in the most unique and creative costumes! This was truly a wonderful community event that was made possible by the following local businesses: First, our wonderful co-sponsors-Charlottesville's Newsplex (CBS 19, ABC 16 & FOX 27); C-ville Weekly; the Downtown Business Association of Charlottesville; Siips Wine & Champagne Bar; and of course everyone here at the Dog & Horse Lovers Boutique!
Plus a big THANK YOU to our event joint-coordinator, George Benford from Siips Wine & Champagne Bar! And, THANK YOU SO MUCH to the following businesses that stayed open late for the Doggie Trick-or-Treating and/or donated costume prizes: Alakazam, Angelo Jewelers, Blue Whale Books, Boutique-Boutique, Cappelino's Crazy Cakes, Caspari, Cha Cha's, Consignment House, Democratic Candidates office, Dog & Horse Lovers Boutique, Mazi Fashions, Mole Hole, The Paramount, Siips Wine Bar, Spring Street, Pearl, United Bank, Urban Outfitters, and Yves deLorme! And, we couldn't have done without our local celebrity judges: Chief Tim Longo, Chief of Police for the City of Charlottesville; PJ Styles, Program Director and radio personality for Monticello Media's Hot 101.9; and Laura Jones, Volunteer Coordinator for the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA!!

Scariest costume: Erica Shackelton with Hank as Dracula (won a $20 gift certificate donated by "Blue Whale Books")

Prettiest costume: Laura Tate with Willa as a Strawberry (won a gift bag of doggie Halloween toys and treats donated by the "Dog & Horse Lovers Boutique") No image available.
Most Handsome: Lee Hartline with Julian as a Pirate (won a $25 gift certificate donated by "Siips Wine Bar")

Funniest costume 1st place: Amanda & George Urban with Penny, Rocky and Yogi as "Pimps and Ho's" (won a gift bag including a t-shirt and mug donated by "The Paramount")
Funniest costume 2nd place: Jaye Collier with Larry as Richard Simmons (won a gift bag of Halloween fun donated by "Alacazam")

Most Original 1st place: Deb Lively with Scout as a Watch Dog (won a $50 gift certificate to "Angelo Jewelers")

Most Original 2nd place: Holly Roach with Kora as a "Dog in a Bath" (won a $15 gift certificate to "Cha Cha's")

Best Theme costume 1st place: Zoe Aldhizer with Gus as the "Little Mermaid and Sebastian" (won a dog-themed needlepoint pillow sham donated by "Yves deLorme")
Best Theme costume 2nd place: Maria Dombrowski with Rosco and Bacci as a "King and Fairy Princess" (won a $15 gift certificate to "Cha Cha's")
St. Patty's Day "Yappy Hour" Saturday, March 14th, 2009, 2-4 p.m. Bring your dog down for a fun afternoon of shopping and socializing! Enter the "Luck o' the Irish" doggie door prize (drawing at 2:30 p.m.) and join in the St. Patty's Day parade on the mall at 3 p.m. We'll provide festive bandanas/hats for your pooch to parade in. Treats and refreshments will be served in the store for both dogs and their humans.
Doggie "Changing of the Guard" photo op. Saturday, March 7th, 2009. As part of the 500 Block Party's London theme, we will be taking photos of your dogs dressed up in waxed cotton coats and other raincoats imported from London (provided by our store) in front of a backdrop of Buckingham Palace. Bring your dog and your camera, or we can take the photo for you, with any donations going to the Virginia Discovery Museum. Photos: 1-2 p.m.; Tea cakes and cookies (including doggie cookies) will be served in the store 12-4 p.m.
Be My Valentine' Yappy Hour! Make a paw-print Valentine with your dog! Great to send to family and friends from you and your dog. Complimentary "treats" and refreshments for dogs and their humans.When: Saturday, February 7, 2009 2-4 p.m.Where: Dog & Horse Lovers Boutique, 503 E. Main Street, Charlottesville
2nd Annual Holiday "Yappy" Hour and Pet Photos, December 6, 2008 Dress up your dog (and yourself!) in your holiday finest for holiday photos in the store!
Doggie Howl-o-ween, October 30th, 2008, 5:30-8:30 pm Thank you to EVERYONE for making this event such a fantastic success!! We had 95 dogs turn out in the most fun and creative costumes! CONGRATULATIONS to the following costume contest prize winners!!
Scariest costume: Conchita Moore with Tito as a Devil (won a $25 gift certificate donated by "Read It Again Sam")
Funniest costume: James Crawford with Oreo as The Incredible Hulk (won a beautiful handbag donated by Spring Street)
Prettiest costume: Becky Horal with Pennylane as Madonna (won a $50 gift certificate donated by Angelo Jelwers)
Most Handsome: Kerry Purcell with McNickey Dee as a Rap Star (won a $50 gift certificate donated by Tuel Jewelers)
Most Original: Emmie Wright with Hank as Stevie Wonder (won a silver dog charm and leather doggie pick-up bag donated by Studio Baboo)
Best Theme costume: Tina Gaines with Pattie-Ann, a Bernese Mtn. Dog pulling a fancy cart filled with other Bernese Mtn. Dog stuffed animals (won two tickets to A Christmas Carol donated by The Paramount Theater)
Downtown Fashion Show, September 20th, 2008, 7 p.m. at Central Place on the downtown mall The latest human and canine fashions for Fall were revealed at the show. There were nine participating stores, including the Dog & Horse Lovers Boutique! Proceeds benefited the Focus Women's Center.

Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 am-6 pm; Sunday-12-5 pm
Plus we stay open late on Friday nights during "Fridays After 5" (mid-April through mid-September)
Dogs are encouraged to shop in the store with their humans! On the downtown mall (near the pavilion).
503 E. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

(Parking tickets can be validated for 2 hours of FREE PARKING at the Visitor's Center across from the store)