You may recognize Norma Jean from her appearances at the fashionable Fabutique store on Spring Street. Submit a photo of your own pet and some of their info - and they could be the pet of the day.
Today's Pet of the Day is Norma Jean. The Pet or Pets of the Day, could be any pet in the West Roxbury area - a dog, cat, iguanda, fish, guinea pig or anything else that is allowed by the zoning code. A little about Norma Jean. She is a cock-a-poo who helps Fabutique's Marika Gaurenszky. Likes: Norma Jean can often be found in her comfortable bed when not greeting customers. "She loves (the store) and always has her bling collar and pink little harness," said Gaurenszky. "She likes when people say hi to her." Norma Jean got her namesake after Gaurenszky's late dog, Norman, plus the Marilyn Monroe reference. Like Monroe, Norma Jean loves to be the center of attention, and enjoys accessorizing. She also likes visiting other stores. Do you…
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Shop animals draw customers in and add their own style to businesses.
Editor's note: Indie the dog of Wicked Sharp, and Rocko the dog of Busted Knuckle Bicycle Shop have been added to the photo gallery since initial publishing of this article. Don't be surprised to see a very-friendly white cat named Asimov come running at you after entering Seek Books. "He loves the customers, and as soon as the bell rings he's right there. Meow, meow - you're here to see me right?" joked Brad Kinne, the owner of the science fiction book store on Centre Street. Asimov, has heterochromia of his eyes - two different iris colors, which fits with a science fiction book store. Kinne said Asimov also came with the name because a feline rescue worker had a penchant for the famous Asimov. He also has is own Facebook page. Asimov…
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Seek Books
1747 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA
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Fabutique
164 Spring St, West Roxbury, MA
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Busted Knuckle Bicycle Shop
2066 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA
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Wicked Sharp
1898 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA
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7:27 pm on Sunday, June 10, 2012
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