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“A family-owned business that believes in just that, family.” ~ Amy Kenkel
Leaps and Bones is not your run of the mill dog treats and pet store. Amy Kenkel, the owner who leads operations and strategic development, is a proud dog owner who started this business baking dog treats out of her home. Today, Leaps and Bones has three locations, South Windsor, Southington, and an expanded baking site in Manchester.
“We started out as a treat business. We hand-made everything because we wanted to share our love for our dogs with other people,” said Amy.” In all honesty, it was our neighbors and friends who pushed us to open a store front.”
The business has expanded to sell a variety of other dog products like supplements, dog accessories, toys, and more. Amy and her team focus on quality and love to get feedback from their customers. They factor it into their decision making. If products don’t meet their high standards, they aren’t going to sell them.
The business continues to thrive as it goes into its fifteenth year. “I’m extremely proud of how we support our employees,” said Amy. “As a company, we offer livable wages and 401k plans to all our employees. We also give paid time off for full-time and part-time employees and encourage developing skills by supporting continued educational opportunities in their roles.”
They believe and live being kind and look for opportunities to support and give back to the community. They offer discounts to senior citizens, military, and frontline workers, as well as free pupcakes to any canine officer, active duty, or retired for life.
If you have a dog or know a friend or family member who does, drop by their South Windsor or Southington location. Amy and her staff look forward to meeting you. You can also shop with them online.
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