Topeka Doggy Daycare Nominated For Small Business Award
TOPEKA, Kansas (WIBW) -- Many people are animal lovers, but one Topeka businesswoman has taken her love for dogs to a higher level. Her passion and dedication to providing the best dog care services in Topeka has earned her a small business award nomination from the Topeka Chamber of Commerce. "I'm super proud because after doing this for almost 18 years, you learn a few things." Julie Castaneda went from operating a doggy daycare out of her home in 1997 while raising a family, to now being the president and CEO of Dog Day Afternoon Doggy Dude Ranch in Topeka. She says she understood how protective people are of their furry kids, and that's how the business started. "We couldn't find any place suitable to leave our own dogs so we decided to stay home. And if we were going to be home, we may as well care for pets." Her hard work has her nominated in the Minority and Women Business of Distinction category. "How cool is that, right? I know, ...