Lewes, DE

Meet my doggie, Merlin. Merlin will be two years old in November. My husband and I thought long and hard before deciding to adopt a dog again after about a 12 year hiatus. Dogs had been an integral part of our family before, but it had been a while. One thing that made us hesitate was not wanting to be tied down with a dog just when our children were leaving the nest. Enter Doggies At the Beach! Doggies At the Beach (www.doggiesatthebeach.com), is a 2400 square foot full service dog care service that does not use kennels. Doggies are allowed to roam and play with each other, separated into group areas by size and temperment. Before the first visit, the doggies are required to come for an assessment to make sure he or she will get along with canine friends. There are even webcams so that owners can check out their doggies from wherever they are!

Doggies at the Beach provides day care and overnight care. There is always a human caretaker/playmate present, 24/7. The doggies are given a personalized daily walk. There are toys and doggie beds for their use. Services also include dog obedience classes, and grooming! I love this place, and so does Merlin!

Doggies At the Beach is located on Rt. 24 in Lewes, close to Rt. 1. Maybe your doggie will be playing with Merlin next time I go out of town!

Delaware By Hand is an organization formed to showcase the incredibly talented craftspeople living and working in Delaware. Delaware by Hand is an initiative to foster the creation of a formalized, resident-based crafts industry by linking and leveraging the power of craft artists already living and working in Delaware. And, once a year the handmade fine crafts and arts can be seen in the Annual Members Art Show. The 3rd Annual Show will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2008, from 10 - 5pm at The Studio on 24. The actual address is 20231 John J. Williams Hwy, Rt. 24, just 2.1 miles west of Route 1. For more information visit Delaware By Hand online.