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Polka Dog Bakery Serves Up Canine Confections

The South Street shop's owner Julia Culkin talks about the love behind the treats at Polka Dog Bakery.

Rows and rows of dog treats wrap around the center counter of Polka Dog Bakery—from elk antlers and venison sticks to peanut butter medley treats and buffalo taffy; it’s like a penny candy store for dogs. The South Street shop has been serving up healthy canine confections for three years (and its South End predecessor for more than a decade), including homemade signature treats bearing the face of the store’s one-eyed boxer mascot, Pearl. Rescued as a stray outside San Juan, Puerto Rico, she inspired her owners to bake her gourmet treats and ultimately open the shop. In addition to baked goods, the store also carries grooming products, toys, supplements, and clothing. Local felines shouldn’t feel left out. Percy, Polka Dog’s rather portly…

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