Paws Events
Paws pet boutique is more than just a business. Our Community Outreach activities are the foundation of our business and our passion to make a difference. Let's make the world a better place for animals.
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Get in the Holiday Spirit and have fun shopping on these late night Thursdays:
December 1 - Miss the crowds and enjoy the town! Join us for shopping until 8 PM. Complimentary gift wrap and lots of unique gift ideas for those special people and pets on your list. Our shop will be decorated to sparkle at night, as well as downtown. A great time of year!
December 8: Midnight Madness I - The Annapolis tradition continues...Paws pet boutique and downtown merchants welcome shoppers until 12 midnight! Refreshments served, complimentary gift wrapping and lots of distinct gift ideas offered at Paws pet boutique. The town will be alive with strolling musicians and maybe even Santa Claus if we're lucky. Join us! Free parking at the Calvert Street Garage by St. John's after 6 PM.
December 15: Midnight Madness II - Sometimes the second time is the charm as the town once again welcomes shoppers until 12 midnight. Enjoy music floating through the air and refreshments within. Bring a friend and make a night of it. Why not shop and have some fun! Meters are covered to offer guests free parking and the Calvert Street Garage by St. Johns' is always free after 6 PM and on weekends. Come support local businesses and find something unique to give this holiday season. We have some great ideas!
December 22: Eleventh Hour - For those last minute shoppers we offer the most pleasant solution! Downtown Annapolis merchants are open until 11 PM and once again Paws pet boutique offers complimentary gift wrapping. It doesn't get any easier than that! Plus you can stroll through welcoming brick streets of the historic district. Don't forget the Calvert Street Garage by St. John's is free after 6 PM Monday through Friday. We'd love the opportunity to help you this season.
You can always order online or give us a call in advance to place your order and we'll have your packages gift wrapped and waiting for you! Our number is 410-263-8683. Thanks so much for your support. We couldn't do it without you.
"Artist Meet & Greet"
Tracy Menz was here in November and enjoyed meeting all of you who came out to see her beautiful pieces.
...the perfect gift idea this season...
Tracy handcrafts her pure silver jewelry pieces with all eco-friendly materials. Each piece is truly a labor of love and and one-of-a-kind piece of art to be enjoyed every day. You can put together a necklace with the charms and accents that touch you or someone you know. Place your request for a personalized charm up until December 15 and received by December 24, 2011.
Tracy's Heart Ornaments accented with a paw and hand-dyed recycled ribbon are now available. Each has an appealing organic appearance that will shine on a decorated tree or window year-round. This keepsake is only $29 and can be personalized with a name, date or saying for only $6 more. And if that was not good enough, a portion of the sales proceeds will be donated to Animal Legal Defense Fund.
We are more than honored to exclusively represent Tracy's line of animal-inspired jewelry and ornaments. Tracy is a gem of a person and we are so excited to have an opportunity to work with her.
Did you miss it?
Click & Treat Halloween Photos
Red Leash Pet Photography Joined us Sunday, October 16
A perfect day with entertaining models all for a good cause...what more could we ask for? Lori with Red Leash Photography did an amazing job CLICKING photos of pups and all enjoyed a Paws TREAT! Each guest recieves a Halloween photo card from this outing.
Our event raised $1,239 for Animal Legal Defense Fund to help stop animal neglect and abuse! Thanks to all who came out and supported it. And thanks to Annebeth's, Evergreen Antiques, Potato Valley and Carpaccios Tuscan Kitchen for donating raffle prizes to round out the day's festivities.
 Ben's Dog-friendly Cruise for Compassion #5
Friday, August 19, 2011; 7-10 PM
Thank you!
$10,800 was raised from Ben's Cruise & Raffle!
who matched $10,000.
$20,800 was donated to Animal Legal Defense Fund to help stop animal abuse & neglect.
Dan Haas with Ben's Bones entertained us like only they could...Amazing! So many businesses came forward to donate food
or Silent Auction items. We will list all the businesses here shortly. Please patronize them!
Red Leash Pet Photography...Augustine's Diamond Boutique, Casa Nova...Stoney River Legendary Steaks...Harry Brownes...Galway Bay Irish Pub...Loews Annapolis Hotel...Carrol's Creek Restaurant...Davis Pub...Broadneck Grill...Garry's Grill...Greater Annapolis Vet...Paws & Possibilities Dog Training...Bowtie Cinemas...Wagging Tail Portraits...Rams Head...South River Golf...Halo Salon...Potato Valley Cafe...Chick and Ruth's Deli and Scotlauer Inn...Varuna Spa & Salon, Stella & Dot Jewelry...Zachary's Jewelers to name a few.
continues to fight for animal rights in the courtrooms and law schools across the country.
Special Thanks to our sponsors...
'Canines & Cocktails for a Cause' Friday Nights
 Mark your calendars and start your weekend with us...
One Friday a month, April thru September
Paws pet boutique & Loews Annapolis Hotel are back with the 5th year of our Friday Night,
Dog-friendly event series this April through September. Join us at 126 West Street on the covered Weather Rail Restaurant Patio at Loews from 5:30-7:30 PM rain or shine.
Well behaved people & dogs welcome!
Parking is easy with self-parking at Loews Annapolis Hotel for only $2 during the events.
Attendence is free and a portion of the drink/food sales is donated to the featured cause - so the more the merrier!
Prizes are raffled off to benefit the charity thoughout the evening, so you never know what you'll be taking home.
- Mark your calendar for the Last Friday of every month, except May and September it's the 2nd to last Friday -
Our Facebook page has photo albums of each evening. Here's what's happened this season or coming up next...
 Canine Iron Chef Demonstration by Loews Chef
Thanks for an awesome turnout for the 1st Canines & Cocktails of the season.
Over $1,400 was raised for the SPCA from the Raffle. In addition to Paws pet boutique's
raffle prizes we had fabulous baskets and gift certificates thanks to Evergreen
Antiques, Cameron Macdonald Studio, Davis' Pub, Urbana Salon and Marrita to raffle off.
Bobbing for Balls
What a fun night! See some wonderful dogs for adoption from Homeward Trails and photos
from an evening filled with rubber ducks, balls, wading pools and raffle prizes on our Facebook page.
Thanks to all who came out...you helped raise over $700 for the animals!
Annapolis Dog Days of Summer Celebration
was Friday, June 24, 2011 to benefit Paws4Vets
Our first Annapolis Dog Trivia contest added a fun twist.
Our thanks to Potato Valley, Annapolis Book Store, Davis Pub,
Harry Brownes and Watermark for prizes. Paws4Vets pups in training
were priceless!
Thanks to all who purchased raffle tickets, almost
$1,000 was raised for Paws4Vets.
Best Dog Trick Contest
A demonstration on positive clicker training by Paws & Possibilities was enjoyed before
the Best Dog Trick Competition - all for fun! Thanks to great donations from Gibson's Lodging, Spoiled Rotten Dogs Pet Sitting, Paws & Possibilities and The Big Cheese the evening's raffle raised $756. Visit our Facebook page for photos from the night!
Dog Ice Cream Social
Friday, August 26, 2011 supported Chesapeake Cats & Dogs
Paws pet boutique's locally-made, all natural "dog ice cream" was served as we learned more about this local rescue group.
Amazing raffle prizes made for an exciting night to help a great cause.
Canine Fall Fashion Show
Paws pet boutique's latest Fall Fashion are now in-store after shining on the 'cat walk' during our Fall Fashion Show.
Close to $900 was raised for the non-profit Donor's Choose that helps make the classroom more productive for teachers and students.
Season 5 comes to a close. Hope you enjoyed some of our Friday night events. Fun was had and thousands of dollars raised for important groups that give back.
Over $30,000 has been donated to Animal Legal Defense Fund from Ben's Cruises for Compassion and other fun-raising events we have hosted (like Paws Party 11) over the last 5 years - thanks to our supporters and generous sponsors.
Little Ben's Dog-friendly
CRUISE FOR COMPASSION 4 Fundraiser
Friday, September 18, 2009 from 7 to 10 PM; Annapolis City Dock was our most recent Cruise.
Thanks for helping us raise over $20,000 for the animals!
All funds raised were donated to ALDF with an extemely generous matching contribution from
animal lover Nancy Squires and The Squires Group, who matched our $10,000 donation to make it $20,000.
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In 2009 our 3rd Annual Ben's Cruise for Compassion raised over $10,000, so each year we have been able to grow our donation.
We are grateful for all Animal Legal Defense Fund does improve the lives of animals. Our little Jack Russell terrier, Ben, was rescued, along with over 300 other dogs, from a puppy mill/hoarder that had them “living” in unthinkable circumstances. This
 is one of many court cases initiated by ALDF where they speak on behalf of the animals. Thanks to ALDF, Ben’s court case was won so he and all his former fur friends can now live in homes with love. Unfortunately the work continues, so join us in supporting ALDF.
More Happy Tails Hour Benefits to Come!
In the News
We are proud and honored that those of you who live and work in our community voted Paws pet boutique "The Best" in What's Up Annapolis magazine's "Best of Annapolis 2007 Awards". Our mission is to provide a spirited, neighborhood-friendly environment where customers find reasonably-priced, quality specialty items that celebrate pets. Along the way we want to improve the lives of as many people and pets as possible through our store, our products, our outreach to pet causes and our website. We will continue to strive to provide you, the customer, the best there is to offer in products, information and service. Thank you!
Thank you Annapolis! Paws pet boutique was voted the Best Pet Store in What’s Up? Annapolis magazine’s “Best of Annapolis 2006 Awards”.
“…Whether you’re shopping for the pooch or for the feline, Paws provides everything from novel water bowls to custom-made treats, ensuring that when it comes to your pets, they’ve thought of everything.” – What’s Up? Annapolis magazine, June 2006.
With more votes than ever, this year’s survey highlights the best of the best in Annapolis. Paws pet boutique is honored to receive this award.
Paws Sees Stars…Movie that is
The site of Paws pet boutique was chosen as one of the filming locations for the movie “Failure to Launch” starring Sarah Jessica Parker. It was exciting to watch and a pleasure to meet Sarah Jessica.
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