Pet Grooming Salon
45 Columbia Street
Cohoes, NY
518.590.9966
Look Who We’ve Partnered With!
The Animal House Pet Grooming Salon and Human Society Partner to Benefit Sheltered Animals
The Animal House pet grooming salon and the Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society (MHRHS) have entered into a partnership to benefit hundreds of animals that are adopted out of the shelter each year, and those that are still awaiting forever homes.
Beginning April 2008, the MHRHS will refer adopting families of dogs from the shelter to the Animal House for professional pet grooming. New families will receive 20% off of their new dog’s first grooming. For every future grooming – for the life of the dog while this partnership is in effect – the Animal House will donate 10% of the grooming fees back to the MHRHS to use however it sees fit to best benefit the animals.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for us to generate some extra funding for the animals that we are so committed to helping,” said Brad Shear, executive director of the MHRHS. “We’re always looking for unique ways to partner with small businesses in the community, and this seems to be a win-win for everyone. We’re looking forward to growing this relationship with the Animal House.”
The Animal House is owned by Chiloe Hunt of Cohoes, who has been a professional pet groomer for 12 years, and a business owner for 10 years. She was recently joined by Kim Kendrick of Latham, who apprenticed under Hunt and now rents space in the Animal House to operate her own grooming business. The two have plans to form a business partnership in the coming months.
“Grooming is so important to the health and comfort of dogs,” said Hunt. “We’re excited about the opportunity to not only educate dog owners through literature that adopting families will receive, but also to hopefully become part of these dogs’ lives after they find their forever homes. Our profession is very rewarding.”
“We’re very involved in the community and are excited about being able to give back to such a great organization,” said Kendrick. “When you see these dogs in the shelter longing for companionship, it tugs at your heart strings. To be able to meet the dogs your helping is just very fulfilling.”
Hunt and Kendrick will volunteer their time at the shelter to groom animals in need to help them get adopted to loving families more quickly. They will also collect blankets and other items the shelter may need at various times during the year, and will offer grooming discounts to the 300 MHRHS volunteers as well as foster families.
Both Hunt and Kendrick attend national dog grooming conferences and competitions as part of their commitment to continuing education to ensure that their human and four-legged clients receive the best care possible. They also work with local breeders, handlers and veterinarians to learn about breed standards, grooming techniques, health issues and other important topics.
Click here to visit the Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society website or click on their logo on the right.
About the Mohawk & Hudson Humane Society
The Mohawk and Hudson Humane Society is committed to protecting and providing a safe haven for abused and abandoned animals and finding suitable new homes for them. The Society is the oldest and largest animal shelter in the Capital Region, serving the community since 1887. The Society, located at 3 Oakland Avenue in Menands, is open seven days a week. For more information, please contact (518) 434-8128 or visit www.mohawkhumanesociety.org. It’s a non-profit organization that receives no ongoing funding from federal, state, or local governments or any other animal welfare organization. They rely on generous donations to support our vital services for the animals. The MHRHS adopts out approximately 800 dogs per year, in addition to 2,500 cats and 150 other animals including birds, snakes, rabbits and ferrets.
Another Great Animal Endeavor:
PAWS For a Cause, Inc.
The Animal House Pet Grooming Salon Supports PAWS For a Cause, Inc.
