Shoppers and their furry friends are invited to celebrate the opening of Raleigh & Co., Fairfield County’s newest fine pet goods retailer, from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10 at its new location, 209 Bruce Park Avenue.
Customers will enjoy light refreshments from Le Pain Quotidien and receive artisan pet treats while browsing through a curated assortment of products for the discerning pet (and owner). In addition to human and pet treats, there will be raffle prizes and cake from Aux Delices, with a toast at 4 p.m. to welcome the new business to town.
According to owners and Greenwich residents Betsy Kaminski and Diane Galt, “The goal of Raleigh & Co. is to provide a space where every pet owner can easily find the highest quality supplies to promote the health and happiness of their dog or cat.”
Betsy and Diane saw the need to open Raleigh & Co. after experiencing difficultiesaccessing the best products for their beagle, Raleigh, who was found wandering the streets of Raleigh, N.C., in 2002. Following his rescue, Raleigh needed medical treatment and, Betsy and Diane felt, a chance at the best life possible.
“We learned that there are a lot of great products, designed for pets’ wellness. But sometimes it took a lot of time and effort to track them down. So we created Raleigh & Co. to provide quality products that are unique. Most of our goods are made in the United States and are not commonly found in larger pet stores, because we work with small suppliers who produce limited quantities. Customers can easily find well-made products that are designed for the health and happiness of their pets at
our shop.”
Special guests will be Eric Zimmerman and Oliver Bentley, the founder and mascot of Oliver Bentleys Biscuits, and Will and Andrea Fowler, the creators of the Newbury Paws Dog Harness.
