Cat Grooming Enhancements

I am very excited to announce that while attending the 2010 Groomers Expo in Hershey, PA this month, I met some wonderful new industry experts that are dedicated to making the Cat Grooming Industry as grand and top notch as the Dog Grooming Industry has been for many years. What does this mean to you as a cat owner?? It means that you can expect improved, safer, as well as more creative, grooming options for your favorite feline at The Grey Cottage!
I attended a detailed seminar on cat grooming at the Expo, held by Adrienne Kawamura, industry veteran from Seattle, Washington. Adrienne has over 20 years of professional experience in showing and grooming cats. It was an incredible experience, and I gained a wealth of knowledge from this truly talented woman.
Additionally, over the next 6-12 months I will be working toward receiving my Certified Feline Master Groomer title from the National Cat Groomers Institute of America. Stay tuned for new services and specials that I will be offering in the months to come, for felines visiting The Grey Cottage Pet Spa.
Dog Lovers.....not to worry! I've got some grand new ideas come up for you as well.
Paws for a Moment,
Cristin

Great New Product & Service Offerings.

The Grey Cottage Pet Spa & Boutique recently attended one of the North East's biggest Pet Product Industry trade shows. We returned with a lot of great new ideas and products for you and your pets. We are proud to be moving in a more GREEN direction with our newest product offerings. We now offer Green Dog Naturals entire product line, including their skin & coat line, for all of the dogs out there in need of help with shedding, skin allergies & issues, as well as overall skin & coat health.

Call us for more information! We look forward to helping you keep you pet looking and feeling clean and healthy, always.

20% in February for our social media Elite Friends!

Become a social media Elite Friend of The Grey Cottage Pet Spa and be in the know! Subscribe via email to follow this blog (see right column), become our fan on Facebook (http://facebook.com/thegreycottage) AND follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/thegreycottage) you will receive 20% off your next grooming appointment in February, as well as receive other monthly specials for Elite Friends only!!

Winter is a Great Time to Groom your Cat

Did you know that we groom Cats at The Grey Cottage Pet Spa?
Although many groomers do not, I particularly love to groom cats. I've owned cats all of my life, and am always fascinated by their intriguing ways, independent personalities and affectionate antics. Two of my girls (sisters) are now 18 years old, and for several years now, have had increasing difficulty grooming themselves. Although they are sisters, one is short haired and the other long. My long haired tends to get mats frequently, no matter how often I comb her out. When this happens, I know it's time for a good bath and de-shedding treatment. Mats are best removed with clippers, unless they are loose enough to be combed out. (Mats should NEVER be hand cut out of a cat with scissors, as the risk of cutting their tissue paper like skin is too great.) And her sister, although short haired, gets flaky and dry every so often, so she gets a nice bath and comb out as well to stay looking and feeling great.
However, it's not only older cats that need help with grooming. My 3 year old rescued male (domestic short hair), also tends to get dry and flaky in the winter. While I do comb him on a regular basis to help reduce his shedding, he still needs a good bath to remove loose hair and dander, and to allow his skin to breathe. He always looks and smells wonderful after his bath and tends to strut around, to show off his handsome new self.

Grooming is an important part of your cats health. Having your cat professionally groomed once or twice a year (for most domestic breed cats...usually more often for long hair breeds) will help them maintain a clean and healthy coat, and will give you a clean and happy cat. Call me for more information about cat grooming options, or visit the cat page on our website.
(585)329-2162

It's a SUPER referral sale!!

November and December are refer a friend months! Refer your friend(s) to The Grey Cottage Pet Spa for one of our wonderful spa packages or any grooming service and receive up to $25* toward a future visit!!

If you aren't satisfied with our services, please tell us so we can fix it, but if you are satisfied with our services, please tell all of your friends!! Your repeat business and referrals are the best thank you, we can receive. So I would like to take this opportunity to thank YOU for the referrals that you send our way with this great special.

Simply tell your friends, neighbors, co-workers and family members with dogs or cats about The Grey Cottage Pet Spa. If they are interested in knowing more about our grooming services, tell them that you would like to refer them to us and they will receive $10 off any grooming. Once they agree and are interested, just call or email us with their name, address and phone number or email. It's that simple! You will then receive a $10 coupon for your first referral and $5 for each additional referral (up to $25) in the mail (or via email if we have it on file) and they will receive a $10 coupon in the mail (or via email if provided) good for their first visit!

*No purchase necessary to be eligible for referral coupons. If you are not yet a customer, mention this ad to receive $10 off your first visit and then refer your friends for more savings. A valid referral must be submitted to be eligible for coupons. A valid referral requires a full name (first and last) and a working email address or legitimate home address and phone number. Referral program coupons can only be redeemed by the referring or referral customer named on the coupon. Customers that have turned in more than one referral may redeem their coupons individually or combine them for their total lump sum. Coupons can be used for grooming services only and cannot be redeemed for cash or boutique/spa merchandise. The Grey Cottage, llc is not responsible for lost coupons.

Howl-o-ween Special!!

October is the perfect time to deshed your kitty or pup with a special pet spa treatment. Bring him/her in for a bath, nail trim and ear cleaning and receive $10 off when you mention this ad.

Check out this link for a fabulous FREE dog breed pumpkin template, and carve your best friend into a pumpkin!

Stencil designs by Diane Starkley as seen on www.bhg.com

NOW IN 2 LOCATIONS!

The Grey Cottage Pet Spa is happy to announce that you can now find us in 2 convenient locations.

FAIRPORT - Our new Fairport location is ready for business!  We can be found off of Ayrault Road at 25 Sandpiper Hill.  The new location is still quiet and super stress free for your best friend.  We hope to see you there soon!

ROCHESTER - NEW!  I am now offering appointments on specified days in Downtown Rochester at Dogs at Play, a super dog friendly, fun doggie day care and training center.  Drop off your pet for a fun day of day care and schedule a grooming before you pick him/her up.  Your pet will be all tired out and super fresh and clean.  You can't beat it!  Visit http://www.dogsatplay.com for details about doggie daycare and days available for grooming.

NEW LOCATION UPDATE

As construction on the new location in Fairport continues (we hope to be complete and open by 6/15), I'm excited to announce that I will now be offering grooming appointments in Downtown Rochester at Dogs at Play, as well as in Fairport!
Dogs at Play is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Rochester's business district and offers a full service dog daycare, obedience and agility training. They have been a successful dog daycare for over 9 years now and are also members of the Better Business Bureau. Effective immediately, I have hours available for scheduling at this exciting new location, which starts Monday 06/08!
Call today for an appointment! 585-329-2162

This is the LAST week at the Penfield location!

We are coming up to the final days at our Penfield location and I'm really looking forward to the move! The new facility will be complete and ready to go the 2nd week in June. I'm currently booking appointments for the new Fairport location. Call for your appointment today!

HUGE Boutique Sale!

In preparation for our move, several items in the boutique are on sale, up to 60% off*! Hurry in for the best selection of collars, pet sweaters, treat jars and more. All at AMAZING prices.
*Select items only. Excluded from the sale are Sit Jump Fetch, Everyday Paws products and Ascenta health products.

WE'RE MOVING!!

I am very excited to announce that The Grey Cottage Pet Spa will be moving to Fairport in late May/early June. Stay close by for all of the exciting details to come, including many NEW, exciting services, as well as discounts!!

As always, please call us anytime for an appointment at 585-329-2162.

Happy Spring!!

New Customer Special!

At The Grey Cottage Pet Spa, we understand that sometimes expenses can get the best of us. In light of the current condition of our economy, we would like to extend an offer to those of you that would like to try us out, but are trying to cut costs. Like you, we love and care for pets and want to give them the best care possible.

Spring is the perfect time to give your pet a nice bath and deshedding or trim. Not only will you love how they look and smell, they will be feeling fresh, healthy and vibrant. Caring for you pet's skin and coat is an important part of your pet health care regimen.

New Customer Specials~

-For only $25, have your pet bathed and dried with all natural, skin nourishing products.

-For only $35, your dog that is 40lbs and under can get the works....brush out, bath & conditioning, ear cleaning, nail clipping, hand blow dry and trim or clip.

-For only $45, your dog over 40lbs can get the same.

Have a cat? We love cats at The Grey Cottage, and contrary to what most people think, they need good skin and coat care like any other animal. So, during this special, for only $35, your cat can get a fresh new outlook with a bath & condition, blow dry, ear clean, nail clip and full comb out!!

These special deals won't last for long, so call for your first appointment today! You and your pet will love the results.

NEW YEAR GROOMING SPECIAL!

Since we are completely booked now through the holidays, we are offering a FABULOUS special for all of your furry friends that need a bath, groom or spa treatment in January or February 2009.
NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 30TH ONLY!!!...
Call to schedule an appointment for January or February 2009 and receive:
$10 OFF any Delight your Dog -or- Classy Cat package
$15 OFF any Ultimate Dog -or- Divine Feline package
$20 OFF any Fabulous Dog -or- Fabulous Feline package
These are UNBEATABLE savings for you and UNBELIEVABLE services for your pet!!!Hurry and call today for best date selection. Spaces are filling quickly!
We love your pet at The Grey Cottage and, as always, we appreciate your business.
May you enjoy your holidays to the fullest and have a happy, healthy New Year.
Sincerely,
Cristin Wheat
Owner

EVERYDAY PAWS ARE HERE!!

We are VERY excited to announce that the newest line of Everyday Paws products has arrived at The Grey Cottage Pet Spa - and these are exclusive to us!! Everyday Paws has a fabulous line of fashionable and functional pet products including: Vera Barkley bags, fashion Shirt Collars & Bowties (pictured here on Ariel), fleece dog scarves, and more! All products are of quality materials and are proudly handmade, right here, in Webster, NY.

Hurry in for the best selection and don't forget about all of those dog owners on your Christmas list! The Grey Cottage Pet Spa gift certificates are the PERFECT gift for you pet loving friends, pet sitters, vet receptionist, mail carrier, or anyone on your list!

Fall Fur Flying??

Time to Deshed!
With the change of seasons upon us, the fall fur is flying! All of our Dog Spa packages include a complete deshedding. Always.
Why pay more for less (fur)!?

Call us today!
585-377-0070

Now through November 10th, mention this blog post for $10 off any Pet Spa Package!!!

*Call or see website for details on pricing and services. http://www.thegreycottage.com/

October Events & New Ad in PetTales Magazine!

Look for The Grey Cottage's ad in the new PetTales Magazine coming out in October. If you see the ad and can tell me what page it's on at your next grooming appointment, you'll receive 10% off of your appointment and any purchases you make that day!!

AND, don't forget to check out the October Events listed on our website. There are a couple of really fun and exciting fall events for you and your pet this month that you won't want to miss!
Happy Fall!!

Quiet Spot Tag Silencers are here!!

Made in the U.S.....Quiet Spot's are now available at The Grey Cottage Pet Spa and Boutique!! Come by and get yours today and never be bothered by "Tag Noise" again!! From the makers of Quiet Spot....

Quiet Spot, The Original Pet Tag Silencer is Patented Technology that makes life better for you and your dog! What's so great about it?

Here is the current Top 10 List:
#1 Simply put, Tag Noise Sucks! Light sleepers, sleeping babies, bird hunters, joggers, people who home-office, service dog owners and others will surely agree.
#2 Tag Noise attracts unwanted attention from other dogs. The reason yard dogs charge the fence and bark at you is because they can hear your dog's tags! Quiet Spot is the cure.
#3 Quiet Spot keeps the information from wearing off your dog's ID tags, so you don't need to buy new tags every year. It pays for itself!
#4 Quiet Spot eliminates unsightly "Tag Tarnish" on the necks of white or light-colored breeds (that's why groomers love us). Yeah - tag tarnish sucks, too.
#5 Quiet Spot installs in seconds without tools, and features a genuine 3M Scotchlite reflective logo for safer walking after dark.
#6 Quiet Spot allows assistance dogs to better "blend-in" to public places, and simply focus on their job without unwanted canine or human attention.
#7 Quiet Spot puts squirrels and other yard vermin at a distinct disadvantage (just kidding...sort of).
#8 Quiet Spot is completely weatherproof, Neoprene gear in fashionable colors, and is designed to be left on your dog year-round, 24-7. And there are no snaps to rust, unlike some of the 'collar wallets' currently on the market.
#9 Quiet Spot is guaranteed to work or we will buy it back from you. And, unlike the Wannabe products, you can easily enclose 3, 4 or more tags in Quiet Spot!
#10 Quiet Spot is quality made in the U.S.A., in beautiful Denver, Colorado!
ANY product hanging from your dog's collar has to be tough and well made to hold up to the daily abuse your dogs can dish out. Most people get 2-4 years from a Quiet Spot, but even if it only lasted one year, you get peace, quiet, and the comfort of knowing your phone number is legible on his ID tag - all for the price of just a couple of lattes from Starbucks Coffee.
Honestly, we cannot even count how many of our satisfied customers tried something else first - because it cost a dollar less - and then came to us. Don't be fooled by Cheap Import Knock-off Products, and don't support these lame Copycats - insist on The Original Pet Tag Silencer!
Also, runners can use Quiet Spot to house the transmitter of their Nike+ ® iPod ® system! Just enclose the transmitter into a Quiet Spot, and velcro the arms onto your laces and you can use the system with any non-Nike running shoe!

Have some Fall Fun with AWESOME September Events!!

Be sure to check out the details on our September Events posted on The Grey Cottage Pet Spa & Boutique website at http://www.thegreycottage.com/!! We are very excited to be a part of PugStock '08, Barktober Fest at Lollypop Farm and new Adoption Days with Rudy's Rescue at The Grey Cottage this month. Please come and visit us at one or all of these exciting fall events. We'd love to see you there!!Baby Timber having some Autumn fun in the leaves!

August is a GREAT month in Rochester, NY for dog enthusiasts!!

The Grey Cottage is proud to be a sponsor of two OUTSTANDING events this month. The first visitor Mark German, known as America's Dog Whisperer, has come all the way from Arizona to work with two local trainers and will be offering infomative sessions at several locations while he's in town...including a FREE dog walking event at our very own....The Grey Cottage Pet Spa & Boutique on August 22nd at 6:30pm!! Private lessons are also available with Mark German upon request.
The second visitor is Dr. Jean Dodds, DVM from California, who will be in Honeoye Falls on Saturday, August 30th for an information packed seminar on Thyroid Disease, Vaccination Issues and Nutrition. The Empire Working Dog Club has organized her visit and The Grey Cottage, LLC is a proud sponsor of this event. Click here to read more about Dr. Dodds and her outstanding work. Visit out website www.thegreycottage.com and click our events link to read more about these exciting events!! Hope to see you there.

NEW August Events at The Grey Cottage!

The Grey Cottage Pet Spa & Boutique is proud to announce 2 exciting August events. We will be having our Grand Opening Events on Saturday, August 16th.......visit our website at www.thegreycottage.com for more details!!
On August 22nd at 6:30pm, we will be hosting a FREE Dog Walking Seminar with America's Dog Whisperer, Mark German. Mark is in town, training one of the newest Dog Whisperer's, Amy Holtz, and will be conducting seminars and private lessons. Please come by and check this FREE event out!! You and your dog will be so glad you did.