Pet Grooming Orange County

Chain Stores VS Sole Proprietor Groom Shops

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Chain Stores VS Sole Proprietor Groom Shops

When it comes to grooming your pets you have many options. You could attempt to do it yourself, you can take them to one of the many large chain stores for grooming, or you could visit your neighborhood sole proprietor groom shop. Let’s take a closer look at chain stores VS sole proprietor groom shops.

At most chain stores, your pet will have a different groomer each time they visit. This can cause a multitude of problems. One issue is that if your pet has had grooming problems in the past, the new groomer might not be aware of these problems. Therefore they will not be able to work with your pet to help them overcome certain fears they might have about the grooming process. This is just one of the many reasons why most people prefer to take their pets to small, privately owned grooming shops.

Large pet stores typically require little to no training to be hired. While most chain stores will start new hires as brushers/bathers, an untrained person in this position can still cause serious harm to pets. For example, using the wrong type of brush can easily cause brush burns and the wrong drying tool or method can be fatal.

Many small grooming shops will allow you to stay while your pet is being groomed and they will never use cage dryers. Most independent groomers will also listen to what you want. This is not the type of individualized service that you can expect from a large chain store.

Most groomers and pet parents agree that smaller grooming shops are better than large chain stores in terms of service, quality and pet care. However, it is always a good idea to talk to the groomer, inspect the shop and make sure that you are comfortable before you leave your pet for grooming. Consider visiting the grooming salon with your pet before you even schedule your first grooming appointment.

Claws N Paws Day Spa has been taking care of Orange County’s dogs and cats since 2001. We offer full service pet grooming at our state of the art pet salon in Fountain Valley, California. We also offer mobile pet grooming to all areas of Orange County. For more information, or to schedule your next grooming appointment, please call 714-962-1005 today.

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Rescue Goes Hand in Hand With Pet Related Businesses

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Rescue Goes Hand in Hand With Pet Related Businessesconsignment rescue efforts

You probably already know that pet shops that host animal adoptions are far better than those that sell pets for profit. This is because most of the pets sold in pet stores come from inhumane puppy and kitten mills. However, other pet related businesses can also work with pet rescues to benefit both their individual profits as well as the efforts put forth by the rescue group.

As more and more cities are banning the sale of live pets in pet shops, more people are turning to rescue groups to find their animal companions. Rescue groups need as many outlets as possible to showcase their available pets. Pet related businesses are able to provide that outlet.

When pet related businesses and pet rescues partner together they create a mutual working relationship. Pet related businesses looking to partner with rescue groups should look for groups that are well-organized, offer ongoing support when needed and are able to expedite the adoption process. This is extremely important as one of the main complaints about adopting from pet rescues is that the adoption process takes too long. When there is a significant hold up, potential adopters are more likely to change their mind.

When businesses that sell pet supplies partner with rescue groups they might give a portion or all of the profits of those sales back to the rescue. Funding is an extremely important part of keeping an animal rescue running. Without proper funding, animals cannot be fed, vaccinated, spayed or neutered, or properly cared for. Supporting small businesses that help pet rescue is an excellent way for consumers to get involved with the rescue of domestic pets.

Claws N Paws Day Spa has been taking care of Orange County’s dogs and cats since 2001. We offer full service pet grooming at our state of the art pet salon in Fountain Valley, California. We also offer mobile pet grooming to all areas of Orange County. Claws N Paws also has many wonderful cats and kittens available for adoption. We have a consignment shop two doors down that offers many unique and interesting items. 100% of all profits from pet supply sales at This n That Consignment go directly into our rescue efforts! For more information, or to schedule your next grooming appointment, please call 714-962-1005 today.

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Adopting an Adult Cat

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Adopting an Adult Cat

For the top reasons why you should adopt an adult cat, please click here.

Once you’ve decided that you would like to add an adult cat to your family, it’s time to choose your new feline friend. With so many homeless cats available, it can be difficult to decide which one to adopt. When deciding, consider your family and your other pets. Think about how your other pets will react to a new family member and what personality type will be the best fit for your family. Decide in advance if you prefer a male or a female, a specific color or breed or if you would prefer a longhair cat or a shorthair cat. Remember to be flexible, as sometimes the perfect cat might not fit all of your original criteria.

Once you have found a potential cat to adopt you will want to spend some time with it. This is an excellent way to get to know each other and to see if he/she is a good match for your family. Ask the rescue facility if there is a quiet area where you can visit with the cat. If there is more than one cat that you are interested in, visit with all of them before making your decision. However, don’t feel like you must only choose one. There are many adult cats that are hoping to join a loving family.

Most rescue groups require an adoption application to be filled out and an adoption fee to be paid. Regardless of where you adopt your cat from, you should take it to your veterinarian within a few days of adoption for a check-up. This is extremely important to ensure that your new pet is healthy, and to allow your cat to establish a relationship with its vet.

The cat pictured above is Piper. Piper was abandoned by his former owner. He is a Siamese mix. He is approximately six years old. At a cuddly fourteen pounds, Piper still has many years of love and affection to offer the right family. Piper is already neutered, litter box trained and super mellow.

Claws N Paws has many wonderful adult cats looking for a forever home. Please call 714-962-1005 to schedule a visit with our wonderful adoptable cats. For pictures of the cats currently available for adoption, please click here.

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