DENVER — Dog Savvy, a longtime business in Larmer Square, is at risk of closing due to a decline in sales following the pandemic. The store is now turning to the community for help.'The future of Dog Savvy right now is the most uncertain it's been in our entire duration of operation,' said Robb Horen, co-owner of Dog Savvy. 'Without the continued support of our community through this difficult time, we face the real possibility of having to cease operations on Larimer Square.
Horen said people have not come back to downtown Denver, forcing neighboring businesses to leave. 'Since then, it's been very difficult to see the decline in foot traffic and just activity in downtown in general, but in particular on our block, which was such an iconic place to gather and, you know, have a good restaurant or do some good shopping. It’s just fewer options and far, far, far less people,' Horen said.