puppy pawty

puppy pawty
 n.β€” Β«Pupperware parties, also known as puppy pawties, celebrate all things dog. From treats to shampoos, fragrances to toys, the parties allow owners and their pets to test-drive specialty products before buying them.Β» β€”β€œPopular in-home bashes celebrate, pitch products for pets” by Lisa Nicita Arizona Republic Nov. 17, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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