Strolling through downtown Milford, you’re bound to spot more than just friendly shopkeepers and charming storefronts—you’ll also find wagging tails, wet noses, and a whole lot of personality. From boutique greeters to coffee shop companions, these beloved pups are local celebrities in their own right. Join us as we sniff out the stories behind the furry faces that make downtown a little more pawsome!
Lola: Sole Consultant, Arciuolo's Shoes
It took me years.
Years to hone my craft. Years of study. Years of practice. Years of therapy.
Now, I am gainfully employed at a shoe store where I do not – I repeat, do not – eat any of the shoes. I have been awarded the highest honor a pup can receive: a team of humans who trust me with their customers' soles, who see me as more than a leather-chomping, sneaker-sniffing menace to society. I am humbled to serve Milford this way.
Teak: Barkstage Manager, the MAC
I'd say I'm pretty easy going, all things considered. How can you not be, when you're surrounded by artists, performers, and creatives? My one wish is that people knew there's more to me than my glorious coat and show-stopping grin. In fact, my first poetry chapbook, Sit, Stay, Stanza, comes out this year. Be sure to check out my favorite piece, "The Road Not Sniffed."
Birdie Boo Arabella: CFO/QC/Head of Security, Sunshine Ceramics
What people don’t realize is I’m a tormented soul. I spend every day and most nights in an incredibly beautiful art studio. As an apprentice, I soak in decades of knowledge about the craft. Yet, despite my passion and technical know-how, my paws simply are not made for wheel throwing, clay work, or art pieces. My mom has let me paint pottery before but that left me yearning even more for the wheel. What I really want is to clay with the best of them. So please, if you’re a human person, come clay with us. Make the art piece I’m longing to create. And bring treats.