A new boutique dog store is celebrating its one month anniversary near downtown Grand Rapids.
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Fido & Stitch, a one-stop-shop for canine owners featuring a wide selection of food and toys and a grooming salon, recently opened in the renovated 820 Monroe building.
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“Our goal is to carry everything owners need to give their dogs a long, healthy and fun life,” said founder Alli McDonough.
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The Hamilton, Michigan native and Hope grad moved to Chicago after college and was inspired by the urban pet stores located there.
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“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.”
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Fido & Stitch is part of a wave of new businesses opening in that corridor including neighbors CKO Kickboxing and the soon-to-be-opened City Built Brewing Company. Just a couple blocks away, Gray Skies Distillery will likely be open by the beginning of March.
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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.
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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.
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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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“We feel we have very competitive pricing based on the quality of the service,” said McDonough. “There is nothing else downtown like this.”
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