Puggy's is a one-of-a-kind treasure trove grove just off the beaten path; half a block from Main St. in Keene, near center square. Puggy is no virtual mascot or a painted logo, but a real-live canine who greets every guest. He's a friendly black lab, and yet, a formidable large male dog who seems to be aware he's a celebrity on his turf who's also earning his keep and protecting Mom and Dad. Mom is a lovely, gracious lady with a big, kind heart and possesses genuine skill in the art of conversation. I would return just to enjoy her company. Dad is more quiet but his big smile makes up for any lack in the gift of gab. As I walked around the shop, words like "relic", "antique", "nostalgic", "a blast from the past", "wow, I remember these!", "cool!", "functional and useful" kept coming to mind. Memories from my childhood surfaced, and prices matched my pocket change range! I ended up buying a $5 ceramic tile with a painting of Mt. Chocorua on it, an ice fields-laden peak in the White Mountains I attempted to summit once in January, back in my college days 35 years ago. This shop, filled with gifts, is itself a gift and one of Keene's hidden gems more folks need...
Read moreI liked the fact that there were a bunch of diverse pieces but that day I was very anxious due to prior happenings during the day And I understand ppl love their dogs and the place is named after the dog that is in the store w the owner but his hair standing up and the fact he was over crowding me and I didn't know him just the owner re assuring me he was fine kids come to c him ..well tell that to my shaking knees from an already stressful day which animals that don't know you can pick up on and take as fear which I was scared to death so ya good stuff in the store ..no-good when you ask the owner 3 times pls pls get him off me and they pretty much ignore you for 5 to 10 minutes at least and then I hear well he's doin good so far not knowing they were talking about another dog behind the counter so even after I say I've been bit b4 but I own a dog I know their family but he's gonna sense my energy I mean idk his hair was standing up and he was smelling me to the point of pushing me back which the owner replied oh he knows you have a dog..anyways I also have uncaringly let my dog over do it w ppl cause I know he's ok but they don't so note to self don't...
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