The Standard Journal

Precious Paws serving lots of pups

- From Staff Reports

Precious Paws, establishe­d in 1997, caters to pets by providing a grooming spa, luxury hotel and in home setting service.

Kellie Taylor, owner and award- winning groomer, launched her business with a vision to create satisfied clients by providing profession­al services that enhances the look of pets at a reasonable price.

“We accomplish this by recognizin­g that each pet is an individual and deserves special care,” she said. Each one receives attention to their breed standard, personal style, body shape and personalit­y.”

The business, located at 221 S. Marble St., Rockmart, has grown from an initial customer base of about 50 to almost 3,000 in 2015.

Whether short hair or long, Taylor emphasized that regular grooming is one of the most basic needs for a pet to have a happy, comfortabl­e and healthy life. She believes that it is about more than a haircut and pawdicure.

“Our spa services ensure the rejuvenati­on of your pets mind and body,” she said. “We use only the finest all-natural products as well as the best equipment possible.”

Grooming packages includes bath, bubble and more, pretty paws, precious paws, comfort, renew and ultimate spa, eye and dental care, moisturizi­ng skin wrap, blueberry facial, pawdicure, soft claws, color and shed less.

If a pet needs special attention due to age, anxiety or just to feel better, arrangemen­ts can be made for “no crate and no wait”, which reduces time an animal will spend in a grooming session. Daycare is offered for pets that need to stay longer than required. Each one is provided a space in the luxury hotel with ample opportunit­y to participat­e in individual and/or group playtime.

“This is more than a job to me,” Taylor said. “It is a passion. That is the reason I continue to be involved in community activities and education for responsibl­e pet parenting.”

As part of this commitment, she has presented programs at local schools and takes part in downtown events such as the Halloween Festival of Treats.

Taylor continues to research the grooming industry and attends ongoing training for the latest trends and best products available. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and is an active member of the National Groomers Associatio­n of America. She has also won multiple placements for her grooming talent in the world’s largest pet grooming competitio­ns.

Precious Paws is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Sunday’s hotel check out is from 3 to 5 p.m.

For more informatio­n about this local business, call 770-684-2248 or (after hours) 706-3313119.

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Precious Paws is located at 221 S. Marble Street in Rockmart and offers a variety of pet services and products.

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