New Downtown Boutique for Dogs

Has anyone else noticed the new dog boutique that opened on Monroe Center?

It’s called Fido & Stitch and they just celebrated their one-month anniversary of opening up in downtown Grand Rapids. This canine sanctuary is a one-stop-shop for dog owners featuring a wide range of food, toys and a grooming salon. Located in the 820 Monroe building, the goal of this shop is to make sure they carry everything dog owner might need in order for their dogs to live a long, healthy life.

“People moving to downtown Grand Rapids want that urban experience,” she said. “820 is dog-friendly, and so are many current and upcoming apartment projects in the area. We’re ready to capture that future growth” said founder Alli McDonough.

Inside the boutique, customers can select from many unique lines of freeze dried and dry food from brands like Champion, Signature and Stella & Chew’s, along with leashes, apparel, luxury bedding, treats, vitamins & supplements and all-natural cleaning products.

Fido & Stitch also has a self-serve dog wash area with a specially-designed tub, shampoo, a hair dryer and an apron. Customers can either walk-in or book an appointment in advance, or dog owners can also reserve a time with a professional groomer who will bathe, brush out and give their pooches a detailed hair cut.

Down the road, McDonough is planning to host special adoption events with the Humane Society and partnering with places like GR Dog Adventures to provide things like dog-running training classes and puppy classes.

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