Spots for Spot
The best places to take your dog in western Queens
As a three-year Astoria resident who dreams every day about getting a dog, I find myself
wandering through the neighborhood, thinking about the days my imaginary furry friend
and I would spend together. No, this isn’t a sob story; I have suggestions. There are countless
places we dog owners (I mean, you dog owners) can go to spend time with your pet in
western Queens. We rounded up six different places in western Queens where you can bond
with your dog, pamper them or let them befriend other pups.
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BY ALLISON KRIDLE
Château le Woof
If you have strolled through Socrates
Park off Vernon Boulevard, chances are
you and your pup have laid eyes on the
dog café (humans also allowed) and pet
shop, Château le Woof. Just by the name
of the business, you can probably tell that
it is a one-of-a-kind establishment.
“Château le Woof stands out because
there really is no place like it. It’s an experience
more than anything, and everyone
who walks in the door can feel it,” said Natassa
Contini, owner of Château le Woof.
The charming business is separated into
two parts: a café that includes pastries
and coffee (also serving brunch, beer
and wine) and a dog shop that includes a
play area for four-legged guests. Château
le Woof keeps its Parisian-inspired store
filled with organic treats, and they also offer
grooming and dog-walking services.
They really do it all.
“I am the sole owner, a female, and also
an Astoria resident,” Contini said. “I actually
live in the building! I’ve watched
this neighborhood grow and transform,
although proud to be able to still provide
a thriving female-owned small business
in the neighborhood. We are the modern
day ‘moms and pops.’”
Contini is not only a proud business
owner, but a proud dog owner. She has
a 16-year-old red-nose pitbull (the inspiration
behind Château le Woof) and a
3-year-old Chihuahua named Lola, aka
Creep.
PETS
Photos via Instagram/@chateaulewoof
CHÂTEAU LE WOOF
31-01 VERNON BLVD., ASTORIA
718-626-9663
CHATEAULEWOOF.COM
INFO@CHATEAULEWOOF.COM
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