“I thought I could make something better.”She watched YouTube for guidance and was soon making dog collars for her friends’ pets. Parish Pets’ original 900-square-foot store had room for her growing inventory, which also included homemade dog treats and specialty pet toys. Her Parish Pets line is joined by those of other regional makers like Mid City Seams in Baton Rouge. Parish Pets’ new space will be able to host pet adoptions, thanks to an ample, fenced-in backyard, Kipps says. Festive outdoor murals painted on the side of the building by MarcFreshArt feature the faces of furry friends submitted and voted on by Parish Pets’ Instagram followers.