The ‘Doggie’ Days Are Over

After 13 years at the corner of Tremont and Herald streets, , a full-service pet care shop with a dog daycare and spa, “permanently closed” on Sunday, March 11, according to a sign posted on the shop’s front door.

The sign thanked the shop’s customers for “13 wonderful years,” but did not give a reason for the closing.

Attempts to contact DoggieDay’s owner were unsuccessful Thursday afternoon. However, the closing was a surprise to the shop’s employees and customers, according to one nearby resident. He said employees were told of the closing on Saturday and immediately called customers to let them know.

The 400 Tremont St. shop in the South End is DoggieDay affiliates only location, according to the company’s website.

In addition to dog services, including walking, playgroups and overnight stays, the shop served cats, birds, fish and a host of other small animals.