The Cakehound

Howlin’ Hound was a smash! We raised $450 for @sts.ohio , with 225 dogs signed up and a total of 210 in attendance 👏🏼 yall came out to PAWTY yesterday - many of you in full group costumes which is mega impressive. Can’t wait to do this again!!! If you missed out on spooky treatos , fear not, we’ll have them in the bakery cases until they’re gone! Happy Howloween 👻

It’s our 3rd anniversary week!

It’s our anniversary week! I can’t help but reflect on the beginning days of this space on this 3rd anniversary… As we snuggle into the fourth business year and the beginning/middle!? section of time I’d like to reflect back onto that foundation. Building a business is HARD. The vision at least came easily to me. The pieces all fell into place naturally. I knew what I was going to create and everything I wanted and didn’t want to be. I was and am so fortunate to have “a guy” for almost everything and mine were my husband, parents, various tradesmen and skilled friends. Without their help my foundation would have been weak, but with them I felt able to take on the world. They helped me build and create a space that’s fresh, open, inviting and fun. A space where you can bring your pet(s), hang out and buy some high quality treats and products. We strive to make the best fancy treats your dog can eat while staying in the fresh and natural parameters. We strive to stock our shelves with the highest quality accessories and treats while still supporting local and small businesses. This in itself is a separate dance and the steps always seem to change mid way.. We do it because it’s important. It’s what you deserve. We love you and your pets and we want ya to come back for more! I don’t know where I’d be without my staff. A handful of amazing folks have joined the team over the years and help keep the wheels on when at times they were surely about to fall off. We can all show up day after day and bake our hearts content but we couldn’t do that if you didn’t shop with us. So thank you for 3 years of support. We hope to see you and your pups around for many years to come 🤗

Having a gingerbread house making competition with my family has been a Christmas Tradition for years, which is why last year I put knife to dough and designed one for the dogs 🐶 not only are these fun to create, but the dogs can actually eat them!! When is the last time anyone ate one of their crusty houses!? The kits range from $20 with your most basic supplies to $36 adding on additional frosting colors and cookies. Available in store or online beginning Dec. 13th, although we recommend pre ordering.

PetPromise has done it again… they managed to track down and book Santa and the Grinch for photos at Cakehound! Photos are first come first serve and DIY- meaning they are taken with your phones with the help of experienced volunteers. $10 donation to be paid via cash or card. Also back by popular demand are sensory friendly sessions. These are 15 minute private sessions-by appointment only (link to book open soon). Sensory friendly sessions are meant for dogs (or humans) with sensory or reactive issues. Cakehound will be donating 10% of in store sales to PetPromise, Inc. on both the 10th and the 17th, so be sure to stock up on all the things 🤶🏻 🎄

The storefront is turning 2!! Can you believe it?! It’s in these moments the phrase “in the blink of an eye” ring true to me. I feel so happy to be a part of such an amazing and inclusive community. It’s a pleasure and an honor to meet and know so many people who love to spoil their dogs (and cats 😉). Your support and belief in Cakehound means the world to me. To my ever loyal staff - you’re amazing and I don’t know what I’d do without you. You both have great work ethics and keep the ship afloat when I need you most. We’d like to invite you, Cakehounders, to our Pawty on Sept. 10th. There will be coffee as well as some adult beverages, lots of goodies from @thebakersrack.crj , and of course free cake for the pups! Hope to see you there 🥰

Happy birthday to Kona!! Thanks for letting me make this dog in a hot dog cake for you 🤗

A stack of 9 pancakes for June’s 9th birthday, complete with “syrup” and “whipped cream”. Happy birthday June! 🥞

Jack’s easy cheese Gotcha Day cake

Jack with his wildly fun Easy Cheese cake. Happy gotcha day, buddy! This was by far one of the cooler cakes I’ve made… it actually squirts cheese!?! I mean, c’ mon 😂

Get ready for Santa and The Grinch! No appointment necessary. All photos are DIY and first come first serve. There will be elves on hand to help get the best possible shot 🧑‍🎄 Your $10 donation goes to PetPromise, Inc.e , which is a volunteer based rescue for both cats and dogs. 10% of your purchases during both of these events will also be donated to PetPromise so be sure to snag some of our fresh baked treats, locally sourced and made accesories, dehydrated snacks and of course a new toy!!

Happy Thanksgiving y’all! Stay tuned for sales this weekend, for now, soak up the time with friends and family and your puppers of course! Gobble gobble !!

Howlin' Hound: Trick or Treat / Pet parade tickets are live! Come join us for an afternoon of fun in German Village. $2 per ticket sale will be donated to Stop The Suffering on your behalf. The last several events have sold out so don't wait on this one!! Head to www.thecakehound.com to get your tickets and all the juicy details. Own / operate a shop in German Village? Shoot me an email to be a stop on the route! [email protected]