Midtown has a new specialty pet store, and if you’re anything like us (aka big softies for dogs, cats and anything cute and furry), you’re going to love it. Nerdy Dogs, which is quite possibly the best name ever for a pet store, is located at 1118 19th Street and has been open just a little over a week. We stopped in the other day with Submerge “shop dog” Panda Bear, an energetic 18-month-old Boston Terrier, and co-owner Caitlyn Shortt was so welcoming and friendly she even let us close the door behind us so we could take off Panda’s leash to let her run around. Shortt and fiancé MDavid Low’s 4-year-old “super nerd” Catahoula, Churro, greeted us (and Panda Bear) with respect and showed a high level of maturity. Our dog, on the other hand, didn’t do so well. She bolted straight up the stairs and into the owners’ apartment overhead. Sorry again about that guys! Anyway, back to the shop. They have really great stuff. Homemade, healthy dog treats, top-notch dog food from Orijen, cute and unique toys, skateboard dog bowls (one of our favorite items) and tons more great finds. Another note: the handmade treats come in nerdy shapes like Pac-Man, Legos, Tetris and neckties. Nerdy Dogs is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. They will stay open a little later on Second Saturdays as well. Call them at (916) 706-0209, visit them online at Nerdydogs.com and follow them on Twitter where their handle is @Nerdydogs.
-J. Carabba