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.
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