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PHOTOGRAPHY ( THIS PAGE , FROM TOP ) COURTESY OF OOH LA LA MOBILE PET SPA ; COURTESY OF TAILS N ’ TRAILS ; COURTESY OF BUPPY PETS .

As You Wish

We know most Rhode Islanders know a guy when it comes to preferred groomers , pet sitters and so on . But hear us out : the following service providers may do in a pinch when your “ guy ” isn ’ t available , or may even provide a service you didn ’ t even realize you needed .
Poop-Scooping Services
Sometimes you don ’ t want to waste your time picking up , well , waste . Introducing John Andrade , owner of Pet Butler in Warwick . Keeping your pet ’ s environment clean is just as important as serving them the right food . Andrade and his team offer dog poop-scooping services , dog potty training aids , cat litter box swaps , yard and deck odor eliminators and more . Visit the website for pricing options . petbutler . com
Pet Sitter
Whether you ’ re headed out of town for the day or the weekend , Furry Fellas is ready to dole out all of the love and attention to your furry friends in your absence . Made up entirely of professionals with backgrounds in animal hospitals , shelters and training facilities , the staff is equipped to visit your dog or cat at home and , depending on their needs , take them for walks , provide food and water , administer medication and more . Additional options include pet taxi and wedding attendant services . Serves most of Rhode Island and parts of Massachusetts , 374-2230 , furryfellaspetsitting . com
Dog Walker
Calling all working pet parents in Providence County : Tails N ’ Trails can remedy any lonely or bored pup woes . The passionate team of walkers ensures the dog days of summer are an everyday occurrence through group walks ,
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day care and off-leash walks . Best of all , each member is a dog owner themselves , and is CPR- and first aid-certified . tailsntrailspets . com
Mobile Pet Spa
Who doesn ’ t love the idea of having your perfectly coiffed pup delivered right to your doorstep ? Luckily , Ooh La La Mobile Pet Spa can make that dream a reality . The fully equipped van pulls up right outside your home and performs an array of grooming services such as
bathing , brushing and fluff drying ; teeth and ear cleanings ; nail clipping and sanitary trimming , plus final touches like blueberry facials and accessorizing . oohlalamobile petspa . com
Aftercare Service
The worst part of being a pet owner is the day you need to say goodbye , but Final Gift Memorial Center in Cranston makes the aftermath more manageable . Providing everything from pet cremation and burial services to keepsake jewelry and supportive grief resources , the center ensures that both you and your companion are in the capable and comforting hands of those who truly care . 2 Daniels Way , Cranston , 800-477-5044 , finalgift . com — K . M .
TREAT YO ’ POOCH
Buppy Pets was born from Lauren Ruggiero ’ s desire to provide her sixteen-year-old Chihuahua , Maui , with a healthy-eating lifestyle ( and from her adorable nickname , Buppy ). She developed tasty , all-natural dog treat recipes and now shares them with like-minded owners . Artisan treats include pumpkin nutters and banapa snaps , available at local stores and online . buppypets . com
RUFFIN ’ IT
Bring Fido along to any one of these fun outdoor activities for a howlin ’ good time .
Camp Out
If you and your pet aren ’ t afraid of “ ruffing ” it for the night , head on over to either Burlingame State Campground in Charlestown , Fishermen ’ s Memorial State Park and Campground in Narragansett or George Washington State Campground in Chepachet . For a small fee of $ 14 , up to two well-socialized , leashed and vaccinated pups can join you for your stay . Cats are also welcome . Call ahead for additional requirements or restrictions . 1 Burlingame State Park Rd ., Charlestown , 322-8910 ; 1011 Point Judith Rd ., Narragansett , 789-8374 ; 2185 Putnam Pike , Chepachet , 568-6700 , riparks . com
Beach It Up
Does your pup miss frolicking in the waves during the summer months ? Well , they don ’ t have to . As long as Fido is leashed , he ’ s more than welcome to accompany you onto the remote sandy shores of Compass Rose Beach in North Kingstown any time of year . 1542-1598 Roger Williams Way , North Kingstown , 295-0044 , visitrhodeisland . com
Hit the Trails
Rhode Island has no shortage of dog-friendly trails to traverse . Some of our favorite strolling spots include the Cliff Walk in Newport , Lincoln Woods State Park , Rocky Point State Park in Warwick , the John H . Chafee Nature Preserve in North Kingstown and the Mohegan Bluffs on Block Island . Come prepared with a leash . riparks . com — K . M .
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