New Pet Grooming Business Opening in Croton

Every local business has a story worth sharing with the community. The plan behind this series at Patch is to shine the spotlight on all our favorite local businesses, and to learn a little about the ones we may not know that well.

This is as much about supporting local businesses as it is about celebrating the places and faces that make our community special. Click here to get to a simple form where local business owners can answer a few quick questions to be part of this ongoing feature.

Our spotlight today is on Sheila McManus.

Business: Croton’s Pampered Pet Grooming Salon and Boutique
Owners: Sheila McManus
Website: crotonspp.com
Address: 35 North Riverside Ave. entrance on Bank St

How did you come up with the name?
I really wanted to be a part of Croton’s business community and liked the idea of Croton being in the name.

Why choose that location? Why start a business in this town?
Lots of foot and car traffic and can’t beat the views. This town is huge on supporting localbusiness and so many animal lovers.

Briefly, what business are you in?
Pet Grooming

What’s the most difficult moment or challenge you’ve faced as a business owner?
Getting the doors open. There are quite a few hoops to jump through but they are so worth it. You always have to work hard for what you want and if love what you do, even better.

Were there any challenges that made you second guess your decision to be an entrepreneur?
No, I have never been more sure about anything. It was the right time to go for it.

What’s been your favorite moment or proudest achievement since opening?
My doors will not be opening until mid-September.

How do you deal with difficult customers?
The customer is always right, we all know that and do our very best to accommodate them.

How does your business give back or get involved in the community?
Plan on being involved in many things such as CHEF and Croton Youth Lacrosse and Little League... Will also be buying product from local sources as well. Want to also offer free first grooming to those who rescue dogs. I will be reaching out to local shelters with this offer.