Hobbies, Games + Recreation
Comic Books
COPACETIC COMICS CO.:
412/422-1344, Website
1505 Asbury Pl., Squirrel Hill
Comics, art, books, CDs, DVDs.
DUNCAN COMICS, BOOKS & ACCESSORIES:
412/635-0886, Website
1047 Perry Highway, Ross
Huge selection of comics from the 1940s to today (about 65,000). Wide range of action figures. Huge selection of sci-fi/fantasy (over 40, 000 used books). M, noon-8pm; W, 1-11pm; Th-F, 1-9pm; Sat, noon-8pm; Sun, 1-5pm.
EIDE’S ENTERTAINMENT:
412/261-0900, Website
1121 Penn Ave., Strip District
Three floors; buy, sell, trade; movies, music, comics, magazines, toys, more.
NEW DIMENSION COMICS:
724/776-0433, Website
20550 Rt. 19, Ste. 21, Cranberry Twp.
Comics and wide variety of gaming.
PHANTOM OF THE ATTIC:
412/621-1210, Website
406 S. Craig St., Oakland
New and old comics, graphic novels, manga, anime.
For Pets + Animal Lovers
Animal Friends:
412/847-7000, Website
562 Camp Horne Rd.
Animal Friends serves pets and people through humane programming. Creative kenneling for homeless animals, humane rescue and innovative outreach programs. We place more than 2,200 dogs, cats and rabbits into loving homes each year and have helped tens of thousands of pet owners through our pet-focused therapeutic and educational programs. Animal Friends is a non-profit organization that relies on community support.
Hours of operation: M-F, 11am-7pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm
ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF WESTERN PA.:
412/793-6900
6000 Verona Rd., Verona
Nonprofit clinic for wildlife that treats and releases injured or otherwise imperiled animals back into the wild.
ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA:
412/661-6452, Website
6620 Hamilton Ave., East Liberty
Temporary shelter, food and medical attention to neglected and injured animals; restores lost animals to owners, seeks new homes.
BEAVER ANIMAL CLINIC:
724-774-8047, Website
357 State Ave., Beaver
Full-service animal hospital delivering medical, surgical and dental care with loving hearts; acupuncture, chiropractic, herbs and nutritional therapy are also available.
Hours of operation: M-Th, 9am-8pm; F, 9am-4pm; Sat, 9am-3pm.
BOW-WOW DOGGIE DAYCARE:
412/566-1083, Website
2726 Penn Ave., Strip District
Dog day-care service where friendly dogs go to play and socialize with other friendly dogs.
BRIZES KENNEL:
412/384-6445, Website
5839 Brizes Ln., Elizabeth
Boards, trains, grooms dogs; boards cats, other pets;
pick-up, delivery; trainers, groomers, kennel operator certified.
CARMA'S CANINE COMPANION:
412/818-0427, Website
Polish Hill
Pet sitting and dog walking for the Pittsburgh area seven days a week. Going on vacation, working late or just want Fido to get a daily walk? Call Carma today. Office located in Polish Hill but services cover surrounding areas.
COZY INN PET RESORT & ORCHID’S SPA:
724/593-6133, Website
405 Haugerhood Rd., Stahlstown
One-stop pet-care facility.
HOLLY'S HOMETOWN PETSITTING:
412/276-1697
327 Academy St., Carnegie
Member of Pet Sitters International; bonded and insured pet caretaker.
RANCHO CHICO ALPACAS:
304/238-0258, Website
2A Clinton Dr., Sycamore Ln., Triadelphia, W.Va. (2 miles north of Oglebay Park)
Reasonably-priced huacayas and suris alpacas.
ROSEDALE BOARDING KENNEL:
412/793-1135, Website
6000 Verona Rd., Verona
Boarding kennel on 16 acres; country-like setting with clean and safe areas for dogs; indoor and outdoor runs.
WEST HILLS PET CENTER:
412/424-0221, Website
475 Home Dr., Robinson Twp
Saltwater fish, exotic pets, small animals, birds, pet supplies, dog grooming.
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA HUMANE SOCIETY:
412/321-4625, Website
1101 Western Ave., North Side
Oldest area animal-protection agency; pet adoptions, clinic services, obedience classes, pet cemetery, cruelty investigations, tours; volunteer, membership.
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA HUMANE SOCIETY:
412/751-2010, Website
1680 Fallen Timber Rd., Elizabeth
Oldest area animal-protection agency; pet adoptions, clinic services, obedience classes, pet cemetery, cruelty investigations, tours; volunteer, membership.
WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED:
724/935-0051, Website
10900 Perry Hwy., Wexford
Birdseed, bird feeders, birdbaths, binoculars, birdhouses, hanging hardware, Burt’s Bees, Tilley Hats, unique nature gifts.
WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED:
412/833-9299, Website
1775 N. Highland Rd., Bethel Park
Birdseed, bird feeders, birdbaths, binoculars, birdhouses, hanging hardware, Burt’s Bees, Tilley Hats, unique nature gifts.
WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED:
412/374-0678, Website
3848 William Penn Hwy., Monroeville
Birdseed, bird feeders, birdbaths, binoculars, birdhouses, hanging hardware, Burt’s Bees, Tilley Hats, unique nature gifts.
Games + Gaming Supplies
EB GAMES:
412/369-4484, Website
Ross Park Mall
Video game retailer. See web site for more store locations.
GAME MASTERS:
412/367-4414
3439 Babcock Blvd., Ross
Board games, card games, role-playing, in-store gaming.
GAMES UNLIMITED:
412/421-8807, Website
2115 Murray Ave., Squirrel Hill
Board games, chess sets, card games, jigsaw puzzles for all ages.
GAMESTOP:
412/781-3187, Website
Waterworks, Fox Chapel
Video game retailer; retail destination for gamers around the world. See web site for more store locations.
PHANTOM OF THE ATTIC:
412/682-6290, Website
214 S. Craig St., Oakland
Role-playing games, card games, miniatures, board games.
Hobbies + Projects
AMERICAN HOBBY CENTER:
724/378-3930, Website
2668 Brodhead Rd., Aliquippa
Authorized Lionel and MTH train dealer and repair center. All gauges of model trains and accessories. Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends wooden trains, R/C cars, planes and helicopters, model cars, rockets, slot cars. Repair service. Buy and sell new and used trains.
Hours of operation: M-F, 10am-7pm; Sat., 10am-5pm
COUNTRY WINES:
412/366-0151, Website
3333 Babcock Blvd, Ross
Wine- and beer-making hobby supplies; wine accessories, wine equipment.
CRAFTS UNLIMITED:
724/238-3079
331 W. Main St., Ligonier
Handmade crafts, gifts, flags, moose items and candles.
ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES:
724/238-1899
322 W. Main St., Ligonier
Seven rooms, different themes; kitchen, candles, floral, Christmas, garden, primitive, bath.
KALEIDESCOPE DOLLS:
412/369-0220
Ross Park Mall, Ross
One-of-a-kind, limited edition dolls, furniture, clothes, accessories.
KALEIDESCOPE DOLLS:
724/274-6154
Pittsburgh Mills, Tarentum
One-of-a-kind, limited edition dolls, furniture, clothes, accessories.
KNIT ONE:
412/421-6666, Website
2721 Murray Ave., Squirrel Hill
Domestic and international yarns, needles, crochet hooks, accessories, books, classes, parties, charity knitting, group meetings.
NATURAL STITCHES:
412/441-4410, Website
6401 Penn Ave., East Side District
Yarn shop with natural and man-made fibers and needles, books and accessories. Classes for all levels.
NEEDLE POINT BREEZE:
412/361-6380
6734 Reynolds St., Point Breeze
A full service needlepoint store with more than 2,000 hand painted canvases, fibers and accessories for the avid
needlepointer. Classes and finishing
services.
Hours of operation: T-Th, 10am-5pm; Sat, 10am-4pm
PARKER BUTTON:
412/432-3288, Website
1700 E. Carson St., South Side
More than a million buttons in stock; variety of colors and sizes; trims, ribbons, embellishments.
Hours of operation: M-W, F, 10am-5pm; Th, 10am-7pm; Sat, 10am-4pm
TEA AT HOME WITH OLIVIA:
724/468-3128, Website
200 Thorn Run Rd., Delmont
Fine teas, teapots and accessories.
Hours of operation: T-W, 1-5pm; Th-Sat, 10am-5pm.
YARNS BY DESIGN:
412/832-0657, Website
Oakmont Station, Bldg. 2, 527 Cedar Way, Ste. 102, Oakmont
A yarn boutique for all of your knitting, crocheting, weaving and spinning needs, including quality yarns, books and accessories. Sit and knit with other enthusiastic knitters while having tea and cookies. Free parking; handicap accessible. Fiber Friends (open knit night) Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm.
Hours of operation: T, Th, 10am-7pm; W, F, 10am-5pm; Sat, 10am-3pm.
YARNS UNLIMITED:
412/741-8894, Website
435 Beaver St., Sewickley
Imported, domestic hand knitting yarns; books, buttons, accessories; lessons.
Musical Instruments + Equipment
ACOUSTIC MUSIC WORKS:
412/422-0710, Website
2142-2144 Murray Ave., Squirrel Hill
Instrument shop offers fine quality guitars, banjos, mandolins and ukuleles. Sales, lessons, expert repairs, and accessories.
MODERN PIANO LLC.:
724/934-5397, Website
11883 Perry Hwy., Ste. B, Wexford
Huge selection of new and pre-owned pianos from Yamaha, Disklavier, Clavinova Digitals, Kawai, Story & Clark, Haliun, Baldwin, Hammond Church Organs, Piano Disc & QRS Player Pianos. Custom installation on any piano.
Hours of operation: Sun, by appointment; M, 10am-6pm; T-Th, 11am-8pm; F-Sat, 10am-6pm
PHILLIP INJEIAN VIOLIN SHOP:
412/562-0600, Website
905 Penn Ave., downtown
Master violinmaker; 20+ years experience in restorations; created instruments for Kavakos and Kennedy, Emerson, Miro String Quartets.
SWISSVALE MUSIC STORE:
412/351-5882, Website
2037 Noble St., Swissvale
Musical instruments, guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, recording equipment, PA equipment, used equipment, local-artist CDs; all instruments services including brass, woodwind, electronic service; lessons.
TROMBINO PIANO GALLERIE:
412/765-0600, Website
942 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh
The complete family of Steinway designed pianos including Boston and Essex: Roland digital pianos; Ahlborn-Galanti classic organs; Lowrey home organs. Other locations in Upper St. Clair, Monroeville, Greensburg. M, Th, 10am-7pm; T-W, F, 10am-6pm; Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, noon-5pm.
Sports + Fitness Gear
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS:
412/809-0100, Website
Sports, fitness retailer for all athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. See web site for other store locations.
EXKURSION OUTFITTERS:
412/372-7030, Website
4037 William Penn Hwy., Monroeville
Fully stocked outdoor gear shop; rock climbing, backpacking, kayaking; classes with highly trained kayaking and rock-climbing instructors; 34 years in business, family owned and operated.
Hours of operation: M-F, 10am-9pm; Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, 12:30-4pm
G&G FITNESS EQUIPMENT:
412/856-9410, Website
Five locations. Home, commercial fitness equipment; treadmills, home gyms, accessories, more.
HONUS WAGNER CO.:
412/471-3045
320 Forbes Ave., downtown
Retail sporting goods, athletic shoes, officially licensed merchandise.
PRO IMAGE ONE:
412/232-3828
Station Square Dr., Station Square, South Side
Licensed sports apparel.
RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT, INC. (REI):
412/488-9410, Website
412 S. 27th St., South Side
Specialty outdoor gear and clothing; 69 retail stores in the U.S.; this is the only REI in the Pittsburgh region. Web sales at rei.com and rei-outlet.com.
Hours of operation: M-Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, 11am-6pm.
SOLS OF AMBRIDGE:
724/266-4470, Website
601 Merchant St., Ambridge
Team and school sporting goods; custom uniforms; baseball, softball, football, basketball, soccer and volleyball equipment; school varsity jackets; custom embroidery and silk screening.
Hours of operation: M-F, 9:30am-5pm; Sat, 9am-2pm
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