Boston - December 08, 2008

Give Paws

2008 Winter Pet Guide

No matter how hard life kicks you in the pants, your furry companion helps heal all wounds. So you’ll want to repay his wet-nosed goodness.

While you’re getting primped on Newbury, swing through new pet boutique Pawsh to pick up a waterless foam shampoo. South End spot The Pet Shop Girls reminds us of a furry-focused Whole Foods, carrying holistic pet foods, catnip bubbles, and squeaky buddies.

Beauty is merely skin-deep. Keep Precious looking keen from the inside out with Vermont-based PetNaturals, vitamins, and more to benefit hips and joints and limit hairballs.

Cleanse his soul (and, sure, his fur) with Zen dog training, obedience classes, and self-service pet washing at Somerville’s Dogma (and Catma, Too).

Rock the prep by smothering Mr. Billingsworth in seersucker (with matching key chain for you-know-who). So cute we’d barf … er, bark.

But then, what wouldn’t we do for a little ruff love?

Those paws deserve a little extra. Find more ideas in our dog guide.