October 24, 2009
We want to give you and your pets the best experience they have ever had at a pet salon and spa. Please fill out our forms we have available on our website to improve our services. Check out the VIP page for a link, as well as the Contact Us/FAQ page for the "Fill Out My Form" link. We greatly appreciate your input and hope to bring you even better service in the future.
Posted by Erin McLaughlin. Posted In :
Little Shop News
October 24, 2009
Prepare your body, mind, and spirit for the upcoming festivities, and don't forget to be prepared to be extra careful of your pets as well. With all the treats laying around, our pets are bound to get a hold of something. Here's some foods that we need to keep out of reach of our hungry pets paws: - Nuts: we know for certain macadamia nuts are one of the most toxic nuts for dogs, followed by walnuts and almonds, especially bitter almonds. When dogs get into these delicious nuts, dogs seem to ...
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Posted by Erin McLaughlin. Posted In :
Pet Health Tips
September 25, 2009
Effective Oct 1 - Feb 1: Any VIPs who refer a furry friend will receive 50% off their next groom! New customers must schedule and keep the appointment in order for VIPs to receive their discount. For more information on how to become a VIP, click here. Continue reading...
Posted by Erin McLaughlin. Posted In :
Spa Services
September 23, 2009
What a whirlwind of a weekend! I (Erin) competed with a customer's Kerry Blue Terrier, Connor, Friday afternoon, and a friend's toy Poodle, Sticks on Saturday. This was my first time in the A division, the highest level of competition, so I expected to be paying my dues as a rookie. My goal was for personal improvement in both the classes I entered. While I did not place either day, I was able to get some constructive criticism on my grooms to improve my chances next time. After the comp... Continue reading...
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Little Shop News
September 17, 2009
We leave tomorrow for the biggest grooming trade show and competition in the country. Groom Expo is hosted by Barkleigh Productions in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The weekend holds much learning, shopping, competing, and fun for all attendees. I (Erin) will be competing with a customer's Kerry Blue Terrier, Connor. This will be only my second time grooming him as he is maintained mostly by his mom. Kerry's happen to be one of my favorite breeds to compete with as you can tell by the numerous ... Continue reading...
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Little Shop News
August 22, 2009
We all know not to leave our pets in the car when it's warm outside, but I thought I'd add some other pet safety tips for the summertime. Visit MyDogIsCool.com for great tips on how to travel with your pet, info on how hot cars get and how fast and what to do if you find a dog locked in a hot car. If you find a dog locked in a car and can't locate the owners, you can call your local Animal Control Officer for more guidance. Hamden's Animal Control phone number is (203) 230-4080. When travel... Continue reading...
Posted by Erin McLaughlin. Posted In :
Pet Health Tips
July 11, 2009
We want to thank all the parents who have taken in a homeless pet either from a shelter or a rescue organization. Every pet needs love, no matter what their heritage or their past. Please come in to Little Shop and receive any add on spa service* free of charge to help pamper that precious pet even more! We are also going to carry this special through to August 15th as well! And remember, dogs are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole. *with purchase of massaging bath packag... Continue reading...
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Little Shop News
June 29, 2009
Paws Pet Resort is now hosting a monthly Yappie Hour starting tonight from 5-7pm. Come check out the fun and meet fabulous new pets and their people! We have heard great things about this facility from our furry friends and family. Their luxury suites have webcams so you can watch your pet while away on vacation to make sure they're doing well. Check out their site at www.Pawspet.com. Don't miss next months Yappie Hour: Wednesday, July 15th 5-7pm. We hope to see you there! Paws Pet Res... Continue reading...
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Local Pet Events
May 29, 2009
Little Shop marched in the Cheshire Memorial Day Parade on May 24th. Unfortunately, due to forecasts of inclement weather, many of our companions opted to stay home and avoid being rained on. However, those of us who did join the fun were pleasantly surprised as the rain held off til much later in the day. Our lead vehicle was bedecked with lovely banners as well as red, white, and blue bunting. Followed by 6 pets walking with family and friends. We cannot wait until next year to get a b... Continue reading...
Posted by Little Shop
May 29, 2009
We would like to thank our veterans, soldiers, and their K-9 comrades for all their sacrifice and service both at home and abroad. Please visit http://uswardogs.org/id40.html and learn more about what our four legged friends do for our country. Here is a brief description from their website: "It has been estimated that these courageous canine heroes saved over 10,000 lives during the conflict in Vietnam. Today all branches of our Armed Forces are utilizing Military Patrol Dogs specializin... Continue reading...
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