TECA TU
Providing Local Products for Local Pets
T
eca Tu has been the premier destination for locally sourced pet products since 1995.
service while enjoying each opportunity to work with customers, meet pets and assess individual needs.
They offer a dazzling array of goodies including pet apparel and neck wear, cozy beds, unique toys, healthy deli treats and gourmet food. They are best known for their exclusive doggie vestido coats and vests, hand-cut and sewn from Southwest-inspired Pendleton blankets.
They also share a great passion for helping less fortunate animals — a concept deeply rooted in the boutique’s history. The store is named for an abandoned dog discovered along the highway near Tecolote by the store’s founder, Diane Buchard.
Owner Laurie Wilson and managers Mira Lopez and Joanne Buchanan have always taken great pride in helping customers, both four-legged and human. In fact, Mira and Joanne have been with the store practically from its inception. With a combined pet industry knowledge and experience of more than 50 years, they strive to provide the best customer
Teca Tu is committed and passionate about working with New Mexican animal charities. Laurie sees this work as her highest purpose. Food and pet items donated by Teca Tu and caring customers go to the New Mexico Homeless Project, the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society, Santa Fe Small Animal Rescue and other rescue agencies.
ABOVE Laurie Wilson, owner
Teca Tu may be celebrating 20 years in Santa Fe, but there is no plan of slowing down. Laurie says they are considering a second location, as well as adding grooming services to their repertoire. It’s all in an effort to provide pets and their people the best products, services and customer experience available. Teca Tu A Pawsworthy Pet Emporium Sanbusco Market Center 500 Montezuma Ave. 505.982.9374 www.tecatu.com tecatu@gmail.com