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the right harness. Similarly, customers may mention their pet is having an issue associated with the type of food they are using and our staff can recommend alternatives.” Over the years, Walkers Pet HoTail has continued to improve and expand the products and services it offers. In boarding, it has tripled the number of high-quality suites (not runs) available for dogs year-round. For Doggie Daycare, it expanded to offer supervised “Play-All-Day” daycare with enrichment activities, in addition to “Interval” daycare, which is suitable for all dogs. Walkers has also purchased state-of-the-art veterinary equipment to perform procedures such as spaying/neutering and dental work. The store’s retail section has expanded from a few basic items to a full line of premium pet products at prices below big-box pet stores. The training programs include certification for the AKC STAR puppy as part of the Basic Obedience class and CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certification as part of the Intermediate class. This past summer, the cattery and grooming rooms underwent a major upgrade, with brand- new equipment designed and built by a local company. Walkers Pet HoTail also supports the local community in many ways. “We have donated more than 1,000 pounds of food to local shelters every year since 2011, participated in and made donations to events that benefit the community, and have held events that benefit local organizations,” says Sam. “We have been recognized by our local community, receiving several Gold Reader’s Choice and Quest for the Best awards.” Volunteers are accepted for Puppy Parties. Typically volunteers are people who are interested in working at Walkers in the future. When asked what he loves most about his job: “Puppies! Puppies! Puppies! Puppy tummies, puppy fur, puppy breath. I could be working on a project like one would in any business, but when a puppy comes in—it really makes my day!” For more information, call 724.327.PAWS or visit WalkersPetHoTail.com. n ‘Howl-iday’ Party with Walkers Pet HoTail Walkers Pet HoTail will host its annual Howl-iday Party on Thursday, Dec. 21, from 7 to 8 p.m. The party is free and open to the public. Walkers encourages people to call in advance regarding attendance, but an RSVP is not required. Holiday portraits with Santa Paws will be offered. Donations for photographs will be accepted to benefit the Westmoreland CART (County Animal Response Team). All dogs MUST be on leash. Veterinary records are required – so party goers don’t get each other sick! Rabies, Distemper Series vaccinations must be current. Walkers Pet HoTail is located at 4603 William Penn Hwy. in Murrysville. For more information, call 724.927.7297 or visit walkerspethotail.com. 22 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Monroeville