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Second Annual Kibble Konnection Pet Party!
 June 26, 2010
12 - 4:00 pm
Paragon is proud to once again host the Kibble Konnection Dog Party! The event will take place on our front lawn and will feature food, games, face painting, and more! Free nail trims will be offered in our facility, as well as discount coupons for dog grooming services.
The Kibble Konnection helps families provide food and other necessities for pets. Last year, your generous donations went toward 76,961 pounds of pet food that was collected from March 2009 to March 2010. We will have volunteers on hand to accept your donated pet food, bedding, and other items.
The tough economic times we have all endured are hard on our pets, as well. Job losses have forced some families to put their beloved cats and dogs up for adoption. Thanks to you and The Kibble Konnection, 300 local families received assistance that made it possible to keep their pets.
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Paragon Gives Back Helping with Disaster Relief in the Gulf of Mexico
As
the oil slick spreads in the Gulf of Mexico, communities worldwide have started
showing support for one organization that is all ready to clean up the Gulf Coast
with a free, low-tech solution: booms made of recycled hosiery and hair
clippings.Matter of Trust is an environmental
non-profit organization that has helped clean up oil spills in the San
Francisco Bay Area and beyond since 1998 by reusing donated hair clippings from
hair salons, barber shops, pet groomers and wool farmers. Stuffing this donated
hair into donated nylon stockings, this organization creates highly absorbent
booms to contain oil spills. The Paragon School of Pet Grooming,
and Whiskers Resort and Pet Spa,
both founded and owned by Melissa Verplank, will be assisting with disaster
relief of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Working with Matter of Trust
(matteroftrust.org), Paragon and Whiskers will be donating the hair trimmed
from pets during the grooming process.
"Paragon
will be acting as a collection center for at least the next 30 days and
possibly beyond," Verplank stated. "We're thrilled to find such a worthwhile
use for what is typically a waste by-product in the pet grooming process." Matter of Trust has already received
donations from all 50 states and several other countries. Donations include
hundreds of thousands of pounds of hair, and many washed nylon pantyhose
stockings, which they'll accept even with small runs or tears. If you would like to donate clean hair or stockings,
please drop your donations off at the Paragon School of Pet Grooming Monday through Friday from
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Shhhhhhhhh - Can We
Talk? How
Often Should My Pet Be Groomed?
Does your dog share your home? What about
your bed? Dogs need regular grooming and bathing to stay healthy and socially
acceptable. Someone gets to do that... either you or a professional.
Different
types of breeds grow more coat than others. Some dogs are more active outdoors
than others. Some shed more than others. Some mat and tangle more easily than
others. Your pets' grooming needs will vary with its' coat type and lifestyle.
At the Paragon School of Pet Grooming, we can help you address the grooming
needs of your pet.
The
old wives' tale telling us that a dog can only be bathed every six months or
yearly is untrue. Years ago, we couldn't bathe our pets frequently because
shampoos were made from lye and were terribly harsh. Now we have pet shampoos,
conditioners and moisturizing sprays that are equal to the finest human hair
products.
Pets bathed with professional
products, designed to complement the natural PH balance of an animals' skin can
- and should - be bathed at least monthly. Some products are designed for
bi-weekly or weekly bathing. If you prefer to bathe your pet at home, ask us
about the Coat Handler product line. These high quality products are used exclusively
at The Paragon School. Their hypo allergenic makeup combined with their
effective cleansing action make them a fabulous choice for professional or home use.
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The Paragon School of
Pet Grooming
110 Chicago Drive
Jenison, Michigan 49428
616.667.7297
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SUGGESTED GROOMING GUIDELINES
Snuggle
Bugs
(Sit on your lap,
lounge on the furniture
or sleep in bed)
Bathe weekly/bi weekly
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Canine
Family Members
(Actively involved
with the family
and share the house)
Bathe every 3-6 weeks
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Canine
Family Members - Nature Lovers
(Share the home but
spend
a great deal of time outdoors)
Bathe every 2-4 weeks
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Pets
that Shed
(Short to medium
coats)
Brush weekly
Bathe every 2-6 weeks
based on need
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Long
Coats
(Long and
flowing/wavy/curly)
Brush 3-5 times per week
Bathe every 2-4 weeks
based on need
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Harsh
Coats
(Crisp
coats/handstripped)
Brush weekly
Bathe every 2-6 weeks
based on need
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Low
Maintenance Hair Cuts
(Short trim to
contour of body)
Trim every 4-6 weeks
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Stylized
Trims
(Body slightly
shorter with fuller legs)
Trim every 4-6 weeks
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Highly
Stylized- Longer Trims
(Fuller trims that
are over
an inch in length)
Trim every 3-5 weeks
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Handstripped
Trims
(Harsh coats
maintained naturally)
Trim every 4-8 weeks
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