The Dining Dog & Friends, which offers only whole foods for pets, will host an Open House on October 25, where fun activities and homemade goodies will be available for pets and their owners. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 11 a.m., and pet supply experts will be available all day. A pet costume contest with cash and gift certificate prizes will commence at 3 p.m.

Owners Althea Seeds and Risa Krohn have created a different kind of market for pet lovers. The innovative boutique offers an array of freshly made, natural, whole-food options for pets, and the bakery and kitchen boast an array of handcrafted selections that are sure to tempt the most discerning pet palates. Taking pet food back to its roots, The Dining Dog & Friends crafts balanced dietary regimes for our furry friends with farm-and-garden fresh, all-natural ingredients.

Location: 3245 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. For more information, call 610-351-9333 or visit TheDiningDog.com.