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Teca Tu was a little white dog of something/poodle origin and was rescued on the highways of west Texas when she was about a year old. Diane knew at the time of her rescue that she was very special and would play an important part in her life. The winters are cold and snowy in Santa Fe, so Diane crafted a coat for Teca Tu from a wool blanket with a Southwest Indian-inspired design. Teca Tu was pleased. Many of her four-legged friends were equally intriqued and began asking Diane to make coats for them too. Thus, the Santa Fe 'Doggie Vestido' was born as was the shop, Teca Tu, A PawsWorthy Emporium and Deli.

Teca Tu spent many years with Diane, acting as chief greeter at the shop and modeling for our advertisements. Sadly, this dear little creature passed on to doggie heaven on Feb. 14th, 2001. Teca Tu's life was full of joy and giving and her shop is dedicated to all of God's creatures great and small.

In 2005 Diane decided to retire and sold the shop to Laurie Wilson and her husband Hersch. They, along with Joanne, Mira and Ann love dogs and cats and would like Teca Tu to continue to be part of the community, involved in many charitable events to help the less fortunate animals of Santa Fe and the surrounding areas. The staff of 8 years remains the same and the store is only getting better. Laurie's dog is a Bernese Mountain Dog, named Jamaica, who can hardly believe her good fortune in becoming the new Teca Tu greeter.

Teca Tu is thrilled to have received the "Upscale Boutique of the Year" award presented by Pet Product News, a monthly business news magazine covering the issues and trends affecting all sectors of the professional pet industry. We were also pleased to be awarded a "Best of Santa Fe" ribbon in the annual readers' poll for the local contest held by the Santa Fe Reporter - Santa Fe, New Mexico's weekly newspaper for news and entertainment.

Today you have the opportunity to visit us in our Santa Fe shop in the Sanbusco Market Center or shop with us online where you'll be able to select from many unique, high quality products for dogs and cats that you won't find anywhere else. So please browse to your heart's content and give us a call, or email, if you need some good old fashioned service.