Green Dog Spa has received “Certified Cat Groomer” status with International Professional Groomers, Inc.

Green Dog Spa specializes in caring for dogs, yet also provides services to include furry feline friends, both short and long-hair. It’s a misconception that cats groom themselves. They do lick themselves while spreading saliva over their dander and dirt. Undercoat, similar to dogs, is extra hair that needs to be removed because it keeps their body temperature regulated and it helps with...

Coronavirus: Jacksonville nonprofit uses video pet therapy to battle quarantine blues

Furry family companions are being called to the screen to help heal those who need it now more than ever. With stay-at-home rules set in place due to the spread of COVID-19, there has been a rise in people experiencing feelings of loneliness and isolation. Nursing home residents, hospital workers and those who are otherwise homebound are especially at risk for feeling negative emotions during...

Local groomers host nationally-recognized certification event

Dog groomers from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee attended a two-day workshop and certification event by the National Dog Groomers Association of America (NDGAA) April 29 and 30 at Green Dog Spa in Jacksonville. The workshop drew 40 participants to the mother-daughter-owned facility. "We chose NDGAA because of their availability of offering testing sites, their 45-year...

Green Dog Spa Reaches 100 Rescue Dogs Groomed Milestone

Mother-daughter owners, Erica Benson and Lynn Lamoureux of GreenDog Spa have volunteered their grooming services for 100 rescue dogs so far in 2019. Starting in 2011, GreenDog Spa has always welcomed rescue pets into their business, but this is the first time this heart-warming milestone has been reached. “It always seemed like the right thing to do. I can’t tell you exactly how this...