October 17, 2024
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Batavia welcomes CaDo & Company, a boutique for pet-lovers

By Joey Weslo
Owners Andy Wood (left) and Andy Guerrette at CaDo and Company, a pet lovers’ boutique located at 103 E. Wilson St. in downtown Batavia.

Owners Andy Wood (left) and Andy Guerrette at CaDo and Company, a pet lovers’ boutique located at 103 E. Wilson St. in downtown Batavia. (Sandy Bressner)

For pet owners who share an inseparable love for their furry friends, all paws lead to Batavia’s new boutique, CaDo & Company, 103 E. Wilson St.

Since celebrating the ribbon-cutting in March, owners Andy Wood and Andy Guerrette have been welcoming dogs of all types and owners of a slightly different breed.

Elliott, a hound mix, serves as the unofficial greeter at CaDo and Company, a pet lovers’ boutique located at 103 E. Wilson St. in downtown Batavia.

Elliott, a hound mix, serves as the unofficial greeter at CaDo and Company, a pet lovers’ boutique located at 103 E. Wilson St. in downtown Batavia. (Sandy Bressner)

“For a lot of us, our pets are like our children,” Wood said. “My animals are my family. These are the passionate types of people we cater to. I don’t want to be just another pet stop selling things you can find elsewhere. When your pets are like your family, it becomes a lifestyle. We cater to pet lovers. We want to help spread that celebration around your pet.”

The boutique features high-quality products crafted by artisans throughout the world. Wood insists the products they sell are manufactured through sustainable and fair trade practices and are environmentally friendly.

Their products range from apparel for people, dogs and cats to pet treats, household items, home decor, artwork and books. For four-legged companions, the boutique sells beds, carriers, treats, toys, puzzles, dog beer, cat wine, shampoo and paw balm.

“I don’t want to feed my dog a whole bunch of chemicals,” Wood said. “Everything we sell is human-grade and healthy to eat. When I go shopping, I want to make sure I read the labels and see where and how the product was manufactured. I use my background working with foreign vendors all over the world to ensure all the products are ethically produced.”

CaDo and Company is a pet lovers’ boutique located at 103 E. Wilson St. in downtown Batavia.

CaDo and Company is a pet lovers’ boutique located at 103 E. Wilson St. in downtown Batavia. (Sandy Bressner)

Often greeting guests stepping into the boutique is Wood’s rescue dog, an amiable hound mix and one of his three cherished dogs. Wood encourages customers to bring their beloved pets into the store to sniff around and pick out some goodies.

“One of the biggest things I enjoy is meeting the people and their animals,” Wood said. “When people bring their dogs in, I love hearing their stories and people sharing about their pet’s background. They all have different personalities that show their unique backgrounds.”

Wood said he has fine-tuned his creative spirit sourcing new materials and searching for new products for both pet owners and their animals.

“We want people to love our products and to see something different every time they return,” Wood said. “The more people come back, the more they feel welcomed into our community of passionate pet lovers.”

The full range of their products is at https://www.cadoandcompany.com.

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