Treat Your Pet to a Fashion Look
With Grooming ARL Style

 Watching Gwen Engler gently clip the matted, overgrown hair around one of her canine client’s ears and then watching the dog’s relaxed reaction tells the whole story of Gwen’s successful, new service as the Animal Rescue League’s pet groomer.

  ARL’s Pet Grooming Shop officially opened for business last May 1.  Gwen’s happy and so are her four-legged clients.

   The grooming shop in the shelter quarters is open for business Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grooming services include a bath, nail clipping, and ear cleaning. All breeds are accepted, but animals must be up to date on their vaccinations, according to Gwen.

   Gwen, who had been kennel manager and also did some grooming services, decided she wanted to do grooming full-time. She said she also had helped her sister, Sheila Keiper, with Sheila’s dog grooming business, Tail Waggers Salon in Fleetwood.

   “Most grooming can be done in 2 to 3 hours,” Gwen said. “And that includes bathing, drying, clipping, and ear cleaning.” She said her prices range from $20 to $65 depending on the breed/size dog and the services requested.

   “To praise her pet customers for their good behavior, Gwen finished up each grooming session by attaching a pretty bow on the female pets and a snappy-looking bandana on the males.

    Unique services also include clipping bunny nails, guinea pig nails, and cat nails.

    Call the ARL  Pet Grooming Shop - 610-373-8830 - for appointments and pricing.