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Betta
Grooming & Doggies Day Care’s Shona Baigent
said it’s their message to “give 100%”
to their customers. As well as providing a full clipping
and grooming service, and a dog day care centre, this
dog-crazy business has put in place a system that supports
animal welfare and assists dogs in finding new homes.
The idea is to inform potential animal owners of the
responsibilities associated with purchasing an animal,
and to make them absolutely sure about doing so before
acting.
“We
try to encourage everyone in our environment to have
a healthy attitude towards pets each and every day.
And we encourage that anybody who owns a pet respects
his own animal and also respects other people’s
animals”, declared Betta Grooming and Doggies
Day Care employee Anne.
Another
growing business that supports responsible animal ownership
is Pooch Avenue of Brisbane who was overwhelmed when
notified of their nomination. The eight-week old business
owned by two young, inspiring women, Natasha Belosev
and Amanda Pavokovic, have received 100% positive feedback
from all their voters. They are Queensland’s only
5- star luxury salon and boutique, offering the latest
in pet style cuts, spa wash, photographers and day care
facilities to their clients. In a nutshell: Pooch Avenue
is the pet industry’s Hilton! Not only do they
expertise in superior animal grooming, their vision
and international experience also leaves you in awe.
These caring and determined ladies strongly believe
that people need to be better-educated on responsible
pet ownership before purchasing a pet so they offer
a free first-time puppy groom up to the age of 16 weeks
for their clients to learn the basics of maintaining
healthy and well-groomed pooches.
“Dogs
should have more freedom in terms of being allowed in
more public areas and being permitted to travel with
their owners”, said Natasha Belosev.
This
power duo attract people from all over Australia and
they even have a secret fan, Tom Labas from Victoria,
who loves the idea of a pet grooming shop with the exclusive
purpose to pamper your pet.
“The
website, the pictures and the whole business concept
is just fantastic”, said Mr Labas.
Puss
n Pooch Day Spa, also located in Brisbane, is very appreciative
of their nomination for the third Annual Paws &
Claws Awards and believes that this nomination is, quite
simply, reflective of their work. Grooming services
from hairdressing to the whole beauty package, as well
as a day spa are offered to their customers. A quality
that makes them stand out among a vast range of competitors
is that they offer their services towards both dogs
and cats.
Representing
the only Mobile Groomer participating in this award
is Sharon Fodden’s A Good Life-“New Leash
on Life”. Making a top five finalist position
in last year’s Paws and Claws Awards, Sharon said
she had lots of fun and is keen on winning this year!
Mrs Fodden is extremely passionate about her work and
this year’s nomination represents some of the
rewards she receives everyday from her customers and
her own dog, Buddy. A Good Life has been running for
16 years and offers a wide range of services such as
mobile grooming, full cuts, massage therapy (including
a mud wrap), style clipping, muscle repair therapy,
physical well-being and music therapy to keep dogs minds
at ease. The business use their own shampoo and food
products, with only organic substances, offers day care
services, nature bush walks, live coaching and also
has unique classes for pregnant ladies to learn how
to introduce the dog to a new baby.
Sharon’s
mission is to promote the best understanding between
animal and human, and to achieve a reciprocal appreciation.
This is something she has achieved with her own pet
poodle, Buddy; for Sharon a dog is not just a pet but
a companion and a big investment, which rewards her
every day. Sharon has a natural instinct, which lets
her connect with every dog in unexplainable way, and
she simply wishes that more people could experience
what she feels every day.
All
our nominees are doing great work every day and this
year’s Awards should once again reward the greatest
of all the amazing competitors. Unfortunately just one
will be the winner in the end, although all deserve
a big thank you for their extraordinary work.
There
are 12 pet grooming salons competing for the 2009 Snazziest
Stylist and each offer a unique, personalised service
with a point of difference to the others. Who will be
this year’s snazziest and take home the golden
trophy? Competition is hot, so jump online and help
your favourite nominee by casting your vote today!
For
the full list of nominees please visit www.pawsandclaws.com.au.
Voting closes Monday, 7th of September at 10am!
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