Reader’s Choice 2008 – Boston
November 1, 2008 in Boston, November 2008 by Tails Magazine
Best Vet
Winner:
Angell Animal Medical Center
(617) 522-7282 • MSPCA.org
Runner-up (tie):
Charles Street Animal Clinic
(617) 227-0153
Dr. Maija Mikkola Curtis/Johnson Veterinary Hospital
(978) 794-0022 • JohnsonVetHospital.com
Other favorites:
Andover Animal Hospital, Inc
South Bay Veterinary Group
Wincheter Veterinary Group
Best Dog Park
Winner:
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
(617) 635-4505 • CityOfBoston.gov/parks
Peters Park
PetersPark.org • southenddrs@gmail.com
Other favorites:
Franklin Park
Medway Dog Park
Sheepsfold Park
Stoddard park
Best Trainer
Winner:
Bette Yip/Picture Perfect Pets
(617) 966-4240 • BetteYip.com
Runner-up:
The Pawsitive Dog
(617) 541-1000 • ThePawsitiveDog.com
Other favorites:
Darlynn Tracy-Oberg/The Right Paw
Gemini Dogs
Zen Dog
Best Overnight Boarding/Day Care
Winner:
Doggie Day
(877) 738-7738 • DoggieDay.com
Other favorites:
The Dogfather
Happy Tails Doggy Daycare
Tail Waggerz Pet Care
Best Dog Walker/Pet Sitter
Winner:
Erin Rinaldi/Dog Party
(617) 791-0400 • NorthEndDogWalker.com
Other favorites:
Carin Cohen/Critter Visits
Fetch! Pet Care
Tail Waggerz Pet Care
Best Pet Bakery
Winner:
Polka Dog Bakery
(617) 338-5155 • PolkaDog.com
Other favorites:
The Dogfather
Gone to the Dogs
The Pet Caberet
Best Pet-Friendly Outdoor Bar/Café
Winner:
Joe’s American Bar & Grill Waterfront
(617) 367-8700 • JoesAmerican.com
Runner-up:
Boston Common Coffee Company
(617) 725-0040 • BostonBeanStock.com
Best Groomer
Winner:
The Dogfather
(617) 227-2212 • Dogfather.com
Runner-up:
‘sPoochies/Doggie Day
(877) 738-7738 • DoggieDay.com
Other favorites:
Groomingdales
Lisa’s Pet Styles
Best Agility Instructor
Winner:
Terri Bright/MSPCA
(617) 522-5055 x 5297 • MSPCA.org
Best Pet Boutique
Winner:
Gone to the Dogs
(781) 245-6787 • GoneToTheDogsGifts.com
Runner-up:
Doggie Day
(877) 738-7738 • DoggieDay.com
Other favorites:
Animal Spirit
Especially for Pets
The Pet Cabaret
Best Pet Photographer
Winner:
Tammy Raabe Rao/
Rubicat Design and Photography
(617) 733-6635 • Rubicat.com
Other favorites:
Dawn Norris/Absolutely Canine Photography
Karen Hocker Photography
Richter-Colella Studios
Best Dog Food
Winner:
Innova/EVO
(800) 532-7261 • NaturaPet.com
Runner-up:
Iams
(800) 675-3849 • Iams.com
Other favorites:
Hill’s/Science Diet
Nutro
Wellness
Best Cat Food
Winner:
Hills/Science Diet
(800) 445-5777 • HillsPet.com
Runner-up:
Wellness
(800) 225-0904 • WellnessPetFood.com
Other favorites:
Iams
Innova/EVO
Purina
Best Dog Treat
Winner:
Zukes
(866) 985-3364 • Zukes.com
Runner-up:
Milk-Bone
MilkBone.com
Other favorites:
Buddy Biscuits/Cloud Star
Greenies
Old Mother Hubbard/Wellness
Best Cat Treat
Winner:
Feline Greenies
(866) GREENIES • Greenies.com
Runner-up:
Pounce
(415) 247-3000 • PounceTreats.com
Other favorites:
Kitty Kaviar
Whiskas
Zukes
Best Dog Toy
Winner:
Kong
(303) 216-2626 • KongCompany.com
Runner-up:
CUZ
(800) 407-7826 • JWPet.com
Other favorites:
Chuckit/Canine Hardware
GoughNut chew toy/GoughNuts
Orbee-Tuff/Planet Dog
Tails Readers’ Choice Awards entries and winners were reviewed and approved by the accounting firm of Chamlin and Associates.
