You may have seen the big signs in the windows of House of Dogs (6448 Quinpool Road, 492-3647) over the past few weeks trumpeting their big sale, 10 to 70 percent off everything in the store. Shoptalk, concerned, inquired after the health of the business but was reassured that they’re just clearing stock to make room for a bunch of new stuff for the holidays. (It is a cozy joint, after all.) And, speaking of the jingle-jangle season, if you were thinking of getting something for the pet-lover in your life, consider gift certificates to House of Dogs, available now.
This article appears in Nov 26 – Dec 2, 2009.