The Pampered Pet Boutique & Barkery (1612 Belle View Boulevard) and its sister store Pampered Pet Bark Bath (1614 Belle View Boulevard) have permanently closed in the Belle View Shopping Center in the Alexandria area of Fairfax County.
The boutique opened in 2021, and the dog bath opened last year.
An undated note on the door of the boutique says that it will close immediately, and that the decision was not easy for the owner to make. The owner of the businesses, Karen Echeverri, launched a GoFundMe campaign last month asking for $75,000 to help cover rent and other expenses, and has so far raised $7,000. Echeverri had previously sought $75,000 on Instagram in June.
“Thank you for trusting us with your furry family, for supporting us through the years, and for becoming such a special part of our lives,” according to the note on the door of the boutique. “Though our doors will close, the bond we’ve built with you and your pets will always remain.”
On Aug. 25, Echeverri launched the GoFundMe, saying the last year has brought “devastating challenges.”…