Canine day care and spa Dogtopia opening in Summerville

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The dogs of Summerville soon will have a new place to play, enjoy a spa day and spend the night.

The new Dogtopia of Summerville is hosting an open house from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday at 619 Myers Road, ahead of its opening.

This event will give prospective pups and their families a look into the day care, boarding and spa services offered at Dogtopia, which is new to Summerville.

Dogtopia emphasizes the importance of socialization, exercise and education for dogs, according to a news release. Dogtopia ensures dogs are placed in rooms with pups of similar size, play style and temperament and are monitored by a staff of professionally trained canine coaches. Playrooms are climate-controlled and built with rubber flooring to protect dogs' paws and joints, the release said.

"We are so excited to be opening Dogtopia in Summerville. We chose Summerville for its great sense of community, which matched the mission of Dogtopia perfectly," owner Jackie Cotone said in the news release. "And now pet parents will have a place to bring their dog where they know they will be safe and loved."

Dogtopia recently held a kickoff charity event, Pancakes for a Purpose, at Eggs Up Grill in Cane Bay, which raised more than $1,000 for the organization's charitable arm, the Dogtopia Foundation.