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Happy Dog Hotel and Spa Happy Dog Hotel and Spa is Carmel’s new kid on the block. Owner Beverly Schroeder followed her dream, opening the doors in December of 2011. Since then business has boomed: 1,500 tail-wagging clients and counting. Happy Dog offers hotel (Beverly jokes that the K word is banned), daycare, and professional grooming services that include some spa specials that would make Kim Kardashian jealous—yet Beverly points out that their services cost the same or less than competitors. What Happy Dog excels at is customizing care for their “guests.” “We know all the guests really well and pay attention to the things their owners share with us about them,” Beverly said. An exceptional staff of 25 are all dog lovers, and the three professional groomers have over 10 years of experience each. Happy Dog uses only natural shampoos and products. Owners can also create customized packages that include extras like a massage, the Muttini (a chicken drink with a rawhide swizzle stick), or a blueberry facial. Located right on the Monon, Happy Dog’s motto is “Happy dog, happy you!” They also carry specialty retail products including doggy attire, treats, toys, and some grooming supplies and balms. Make a reservation by phone or online at www. happydoghotelandspa.com.
233 2nd Avenue, SW Carmel, Ind. . Phone: 317-580-5050
Joe’s Butcher Shop and Fish Market Owner Joe Lazzara is an integral part of the Carmel community, having been in business for seven years. His goal is to serve the customer by providing a high quality product with personal attention for each customer. What many people forget is that Joe’s is also a fresh fish market. He flies in fresh fish five days a week from all over the country. “We go through about 600 to 800 pounds of fresh fish each week,” he said. His seafood is MSC certified (Marine Stewardship Council), and Joe follows the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program for sustainability. Joe also orders specialty food items every day, especially for those from other cultures who can’t find foods they’re accustomed to eating. Another treat is Joe’s holiday turkeys. Joe’s actually raises about 1,100 of their own free-range turkeys in Ohio for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and they are antibiotic and hormone free. In addition, you’ll find a variety of gourmet food, cheese, wine, marinades, and seasonings at Joes. Whether you’re looking for a juicy steak or some fresh mahimahi you’ll find it here, served with a smile. 111 West Main Street, Carmel, Ind. . Phone: 317-846-8877 . joesbutchershop.com 16
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NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2013
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