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Doggie Cakes, on Main Street in New Port Richey was mentioned in the Summer 2009 issue of The GulfCoast Dog Magazine (Barking Section – Other Stuff You’ll Like, Page 91 – Page 46 of the PDF). It features a photo and details on handmade plush dog toys by local resident Judy Benjamin. They are one-of-a-kind and available for purchase in our store, and on our website. Once a specific design sells, the listing will be pulled from our website. The toys are sewn with soft, colorful fabric and stuffed with fiber-fill. Judy designs them for the safety of your pet, without extra parts that...

Feb 09 2009

Doggie Cakes Listed as a Shopping Destination in Air Trans Airways Inflight Magazine – Go

Doggie Cakes – Dog Bakery and Boutique in New Port Richey, Florida is listed as a shopping destination in the February 2009 – Air Trans Airways Inflight Magazine -GO. There are only four listings total for Tampa, and we made it! We would not have known, but a current customer mentioned it to us today. There is an archive of the magazine online, and we are on page 140. According to the publisher, Ink Publishing, there are 100,000 copies printed each month, and a potential readership of over two million people. For reference, I looked up the prices for ads. $15,835 for a...

Jul 18 2008

Doggie Cakes Featured in the St. Petersburg Times

Doggie Cakes – Dog Bakery and Boutique, was featured in The St. Petersburg Times – Pasco Section. Thank you Jodie Tillman, for writing this creative news story and visiting our store. Click here to read the article. ...

Jul 07 2008

Doggie Cakes in The Pasco Tribune

Doggie Cakes – Dog Bakery and Boutique, was featured in The Suncoast News, produced by The Tampa Tribune. The online version features a photo of Trina baking some cheddar chomps, in the Doggie Cakes kitchen. Thank you Scott Smith, for creating this great news story and visiting our store. Click here to read the article. ...

Jun 25 2008

Doggie Cakes is in the Suncoast News

Jun 04 2008

Doggie Cakes was on Tampa Bay’s 10 News!

June 4, 2008 – Doggie Cakes – Bakery and Boutique was on Tampa Bay’s 10 News! The video aired in the 4:00 pm hour and featured Trina and group of dog customers and their owners. We got the surprise call the day before from reporter Katheryn Bursch, that she planned to come out around 10:30 am. Her intention was to meet and interview some dogs and customers. Trina made some excited, but frantic calls to some loyal and willing customers and pooches who were willing to be on camera. Ms. Bursch and cameraman Dennis Hollingsworth were very nice and really had a handle getting the best shots...

May 12 2008

Gigi Nibbler – At Doggie Cakes Opener

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Opening day, May 10th, at Doggie Cakes went very well and was the result of lots of hard work and planning. We appreciate the visits and patronage of many friends and family on our first day, and the sales efforts of Gigi Nibbler. Gigi’s powers of cuteness are so strong, that if you see her through the window – you have to come in. Once you buy your cookies, she gives you the puss-n-boots face until you give her one of the cookies that YOU just bought! Now I need a photo and signage that say “Do not be fooled, this dog does...

May 11 2008

Dog Friendly Parks in Tampa Bay

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Google Maps has a nice group of placemarks of dog-friendly parks in the Tampa Bay area. Doggie Cakes is only a seven minute drive from Meadows Park on Larch Lane in New Port Richey. I have mapped the driving directions, in case you would like to stop by after playing. This park has separate fenced play areas for small and big dogs. Dogs are also welcome at Orange Lake Park, which is within walking distance of Doggie Cakes. ...

May 09 2008

Doggie Cakes – Soft Opening

Doggie Cakes will have a soft opening May 10th from 10 am – 6 pm. We are at 5644 Main Street in New Port Richey. (Google Map) We will also be at the New Port Richey Farmer’s Market. Saturday’s 9 AM – 1 PM. Cavalaire Square, located just east of Grand Boulevard between Missouri and Nebraska Avenues. This map is pretty close to the Square. See you soon. (If you come this weekend – the Cottee River Seafood Festival and Brighthouse Networks Boat Show is also going to be fun!) Doggie Cakes store hours will be 10 am – 6 pm (Closed Sunday and Monday) Hope to see...

May 04 2008

Doggie Cakes – Closer to Reality

April was a busy month at Doggie Cakes as we painted, cleaned, ordered fixtures, learned about local procedures and permits, and purchased items for the boutique. Hopefully we are just three inspections away from opening. Until then and for the foreseeable future you can shop from Doggie Cakes at the New Port Richey Farmer’s Market. Saturday’s 9 AM – 1 PM. Cavalaire Square, located just east of Grand Boulevard between Missouri and Nebraska Avenues. This map is pretty close to the Square. See you soon. The market and other upcoming events are by Greater New Port Richey Main Street. ...

Apr 06 2008

Doggie Cakes – Retail Store Opening Soon