This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Business & Tech

NW Suburban Dog Groomer, Trainer and Day Care Hosts Pet Parade to Celebrate Hawks Win

Nearly two dozen canines participated in the parade where most were decked out in Hawks gear to celebrate the Stanley Cup win.

A Closer Bond hosted a unique celebration of the Chicago Blackhawks’ Stanley Cup win by organizing a Pet Parade where nearly two dozen dogs - many wearing Hawks gear - gathered together on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at the business.

YouTube video snapshot of the event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra5TyE79QF0

Owner and founder Katy Cushing said the parade was created to celebrate the Hawks win, but also to continue efforts to bring dog owners together to continue to build a community.

Find out what's happening in Lake Zurichfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

“For those living in Palatine and the surrounding areas who own a dog and think of him or her as part of their family, we provide monthly events that really do create a community of people, and helps these families to enjoy some fun with their pets and other area residents,” Cushing said.

The business, which opened its doors 27 years ago, provide doggie day care, boarding, grooming and training that fits a variety of budgets.

Find out what's happening in Lake Zurichfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

“We are here to help families with dogs get even more out of the relationship they are building with their pets, through training and the other services we provide,” Cushing said. ”We’re also excited to announce that we will be opening a second training location here in Palatine, details will be coming soon!”

For more information, call 847-358-7312 or visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ACloserBondDogTraining.

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?