Torso – Scott Rousku

Names: Gigi and Louie

Nicknames: G and Lou

How they got their names: Gigi’s came from the movie. Louie’s came from the designer LV.

Sexes: one of each

Breeds: Gigi is a Bichon Frise. Louie is a Cotton de Tulear.

Favorite treats: pig ears

Pet them here: bellies

Favorite game: Chase me!

Interesting traits: Louie stands on his back legs and swims. He also sings to Bette Midler, Barbara Steisand, and Judy Garland.

They greet customers by: running up to them to say hello.

They help around the shop by: acting as the official greeters.

They were adopted: as rescues.

Interests: birds, squirrels, treats, doggie fashion

Fears: balloons, garbage trucks, skate boarders

Skills: selective hearing, looking cute

Cookware Sorcerer – Nancy Haitz

Name: Sam

How he got his name: That was the name they gave him at the Humane Society. It sort of fit him. His personality is very much like a guy I used to work with, who was named Sam.

Sex: former boy (neutered)

Breed: Dalmatian/Harlequin Great Dane

Favorite treat: bananas

Pet him here: a good scratch behind the ears

Favorite toy: tennis ball

Interesting characteristics: He is extremely punctual, which is good because I’m not. Sam barks at me in the morning if I’m not ready to go to work on time. Likewise, he starts barking at customers if they keep us open late. The time changes always confuse him.

Quirks: He has a lot of food allergies.

He greets customers by: licking their faces if he gets the chance. He also makes the regulars get him cookies.

He helps around the shop by: distributing dust and dog hair evenly.

He was adopted: when I went to the Humane Society specifically to adopt a dog.

Fears: thunderstorms

Interests: He is into modern technology – he loves peemail, especially on all the corner utility poles where other dogs leave him messages.

Skills: Sam is skilled at training humans. I am one of the best trained humans in the area.

See more shop dogs

Gigi & Louie/Sam

More dog profiles coming soon.

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Special thanks to our photography intern Stevi Cornell.

Info on the Short North Easter "Beg" Hunt for Dogs (and Cats)