Opening a grooming salon and boutique seemed natural for Jessica Veniero. A graduate of the Nash Academy for grooming and styling, Veniero had a love for animals and showed a talent for grooming them. For years, she groomed dogs and cats from her home and worked for groomers in the Clark area. She also worked at Clark pet store Animal Crackers since it opened five years ago and developed a great working relationship with its owner, Janine Ling. The two shared a lot in common. When the store next door became vacant, Veniero seized the opportunity. “The timing was perfect,” she explained. “My business was growing and the store next to Animal Crackers was empty. It was a perfect match.”
And so Muddy Paws was born. The dog and cat grooming salon and pet boutique offers a variety of services including nail clipping, teeth brushing, de-shedding, de-matting, puppy cuts and brush-outs. All grooming is done the natural way, without tranquilizers or sedation. Appointments are appreciated but walk-ins are welcome. Grooming services for dogs start at $30 and go up, depending on the dog’s size and condition. Cat grooming starts at $50. Nail clipping is $10. Veniero will estimate costs over the phone and then give a firm price when the pet arrives for grooming.
Muddy Paws is more than your run of the mill grooming salon. Pets can be treated to edible goodies available at the store or bought boutique items such as leather collars, small carriers and pet clothing. A full line of pet grooming supplies including John Paul Pet products by Paul Mitchell is available. The store has items for pet lovers including mats, mouse pads and car magnets. If you are looking to improve your dog’s behavior, be sure to check out the puppy training classes which will begin in May.
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On May 15, Muddy Paws in conjunction with Animal Crackers will hold a grand opening/anniversary celebration in the Clark Village Shopping Center. There will be animal shows, hermit crab races, free food, games, face painting and more. It will also be an animal adoption day. For more information call 732-388-8700 or visit muddypawsgroomingsalon.com.
Muddy Paws Grooming Salon is located at 1057 Raritan Road in Clark. Walk-in hours are Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
