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This new bakery for dogs hosts opening event in downtown Columbus

Pup parents across Columbus got to spoil their pets as Three Dog Bakery held its grand opening.

The bakery for dogs initially launched in February, but hosted an official opening event Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Three Dog Bakery at 1106 Broadway offers fresh baked treats made in-house along with other dog supplies.

During the opening event, residents got to meet dogs up for adoption and support a donation drive benefiting local rescues.

Free giveaways were available for the first 20 customers, and customers can take part in other activities including art projects, temporary tattoos and a raffle. A specialty cookie for the event was on sale while supplies last.

Three Dog Bakery, at 1106 Broadway in downtown Columbus, Georgia, will host their grand opening event on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Three Dog Bakery offers fresh baked treats made in-house along with other dog supplies. 04/19/2024
Three Dog Bakery, at 1106 Broadway in downtown Columbus, Georgia, will host their grand opening event on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Three Dog Bakery offers fresh baked treats made in-house along with other dog supplies. 04/19/2024 Mike Haskey mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com

Customers were encouraged to bring their social dogs with them to the bakery, a news release said, but pet parents are reminded that the pups must be leashed.

Owners Tracy and Joey St. John are longtime Columbus residents who previously worked with dogs and other pets while living in Atlanta.

Their prior experience and love for dogs — along with having worked with the franchise JumpBunch — made the Three Dog Bakery brand appealing for the couple. As dog owners, Tracy and Joey wanted to bring an experience for dogs downtown.

Tracy St. John makes a fresh batch of dog treats Friday morning at Three Dog Bakery, at 1106 Broadway in downtown Columbus, Georgia. Three Dog Bakery offers fresh baked treats made in-house. 04/19/2024
Tracy St. John makes a fresh batch of dog treats Friday morning at Three Dog Bakery, at 1106 Broadway in downtown Columbus, Georgia. Three Dog Bakery offers fresh baked treats made in-house. 04/19/2024 Mike Haskey mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com

“The reception from our community has been amazing since we opened in February,” Tracy said in a news release. “We can’t wait to officially celebrate with our new four-legged and two-legged customers!”

Three Dog Bakery, at 1106 Broadway in downtown Columbus, Georgia, will host their grand opening event on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Three Dog Bakery offers fresh baked treats made in-house along with other dog supplies. 04/19/2024
Three Dog Bakery, at 1106 Broadway in downtown Columbus, Georgia, will host their grand opening event on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Three Dog Bakery offers fresh baked treats made in-house along with other dog supplies. 04/19/2024 Mike Haskey mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com
Tracy St. John decorates a fresh batch of dog treats Friday morning at Three Dog Bakery, at 1106 Broadway in downtown Columbus, Georgia. Three Dog Bakery offers fresh baked treats made in-house. 04/19/2024
Tracy St. John decorates a fresh batch of dog treats Friday morning at Three Dog Bakery, at 1106 Broadway in downtown Columbus, Georgia. Three Dog Bakery offers fresh baked treats made in-house. 04/19/2024 Mike Haskey mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com
Three Dog Bakery, at 1106 Broadway in downtown Columbus, Georgia, will host their grand opening event on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Three Dog Bakery offers fresh baked treats made in-house, such as this “Dogo Taco.” 04/19/2024
Three Dog Bakery, at 1106 Broadway in downtown Columbus, Georgia, will host their grand opening event on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Three Dog Bakery offers fresh baked treats made in-house, such as this “Dogo Taco.” 04/19/2024 Mike Haskey mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com

This story was originally published April 19, 2024 at 1:50 PM.

Brittany McGee
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Brittany McGee is the community issues reporter for the Ledger-Enquirer. She is a 2021 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Media and Journalism with a second degree in Economics. She began at the Ledger-Enquirer as a Report for America corps member covering the COVID-19 recovery in Columbus. Brittany also covered business for the Ledger-Enquirer.
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