TerRUFFic Pet Grooming Places in Town
We all know theres nothing our favorite canines love better than a satisfying roll in the most disgusting substance they can sniff out during their daily walk. But youre the one whos stuck to clean up the mess. And nothing ruins a good manicure like a scrub-poo-out-of-fur doggie bath.
Its time to enlist professional help. Make your beloved pet look like a million bucks (and save precious time and effort on your part) by partaking in the services provided by these local pet grooming spots.
Pampered Pooch Spa
A mobile pet spa catering to Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, the Pampered Pooch Spa is great for the chic woman on the run. A certified groomer in a pet spa van can take care of your pet right in front of your home, which allows your pets never to leave the comfort of their driveway. Owners can schedule a variety of services for their pets, including a spa bath tailored to their individual coat and skin needs and choices between a mini and full groom. Curious as to how this works? Visit the Web site for a virtual tour of a mobile van for a dogs eye view of every angle. A visit can be made to your home Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m.to 6 p.m. or Sunday and Monday by appointment. Visit the Web site for price information or call (859) 816-3825.
Owner Angela Davenport is not only an active member of the National Dog Groomers Association of America, she is also a graduate of The Dayton Academy of Dog Grooming and certified by the Ohio Academy of Pet Styling. In short, your pet will be in good hands at the A Doggie's Day Spa. Located on Crookshank Road, A Doggie's Day Spa also offers training, day care and overnight boarding for your furry friends. Pricing varies according to breed, coat, condition, size and the dogs temperament. Cat grooming is also available on a case-by-case basis. Testimonials and scrapbooks of happy customers are featured on the Web site. For more information or to make an appointment, call (513) 451-7999.
Featuring almost two acres outside and 32,000 feet inside, The Pet Spot has a full menu available of everything needed to pamper your pet. Treatments range from a pawdicure, which includes a nail trim, pad trim and foot massage for $15 to the works including four hours of playtime, an hour massage, pawdicure, ear cleaning, ear massage, full groom, fluff dry and a stuffed toy, all for $110, your pooch will be sure to thank you for the star treatment. The Pet Spot, calling itself Cincinnatis luxury pet care resort, also offers boarding, training and daycare for Fido. Located in Norwood on the Norwood Lateral, visit the Web site for a virtual tour of the facility. Call (513) 351-7768 for more information or to make an appointment.
Owner Kitty Pritchard has been in the pet grooming business for the last 35 years, but still has no problem remembering the name of every pet who gets beautified at her salon. Melody Manor provides a rejuvenating grooming experience for dogs AND cats, with services including nail trimmings, drained glands, skin and coat conditioning, massage styling and a variety of cuts: Basic, Show, puppy and cuts invented by the owner, such as the "lion cut." Located one mile from downtown Cincinnati on Monmouth Street in Newport, Ky., the salon is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call (859) 441-7561 or visit the Web site for more information.
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