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These Are Gourmet Treats Pets Can Sink Canines Into

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By SCOTT E. SMITH

The Suncoast News

Published: July 7, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY - Tail wagging treats have come to downtown New Port Richey.

Doggie Cakes, a dog bakery and boutique, is the latest addition to the historic downtown district. It offers high-quality, homemade treats for dogs.

As animals have become an integral part of families and the U.S. pet industry has grown to a billion-dollar field, Trina Messano and her husband, Jason Longo, opened a 600-square-foot "doggie" bakery near the corner of Main and Bank streets.

In the wake of reports of pet food contamination nationwide last year, the couple said they thought the timing was right to create this unique bakery.

Longo said in a statement that they are thrilled to be a part of New Port Richey and Greater New Port Richey Main Street - and appreciate the welcome local businesses, pets and owners have given them since their store opened.

Since 2007, Doggie Cakes has been perfecting its recipes and has had them taste-tested by many dogs.

Certain items are baked fresh every day from recipes the couple developed.

The bakery has a variety of items, flavors, and sizes available for the pampered pet.

"Many of the treats and cakes look good enough to eat," says Messano, "but the items that we bake and prepare on-site are only for lucky dogs and do not contain sugar, salt or preservatives."

The treats the couple bake contain 100 percent human-grade ingredients and include meat, poultry, cheese, peanut butter and fish.

The bakery also has items for dogs with allergies and includes options that are free of dairy products, wheat and corn, and vegetarian items.

In addition, the bakery carries a full range of dog-oriented items, as well as gifts for animal lovers and cats. They carry handmade toys by New Port Richey resident Judy Benjamin and offer shipping, gift cards and wrapping.

For information on Doggie Cakes products or to shop online, go to www.doggiecakes.com

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