MOST LOVED
Pet Business Paws+Effect
2020
WINNER
PAWS+EFFECT 3030 Pico Blvd.
Anyone who knows LA knows that dogs are the new children, and Santa Monica has the best pet businesses to cater to all your fluffy one’s needs. Sharon Town Lee is the Proprietor of the Paws & Effect Pet Spa on Pico Blvd in Santa Monica and says that Paws & Effect is “unique in its focus on treating pets as family members, aligned with our philosophy of placing a priority on your pet’s health and well being. We are a styling salon, tranquil and clean, with special treatments
and adornments. Our aim is to increase the health and beauty of your treasured pet, bringing joy to them and you!” Paws & Effect has adapted to the recent challenges that COVID-19 has brought by offering delicious and essential pet food, as well as optional curbside pick up and drop off, so everyone can feel safe and comfortable. Sharon says that their clients have become their friends so they have been having conversations about everything, from the health and beauty of their
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dog, to the weather, to COVID, and how everyone is coping through this hard time. Sharon says that the businesses biggest strength in the coming months is their ability to keep families happy by keeping their dogs healthy, clean, and smelling fresh, which is especially important when you are at home with them all day! Sharon emphasizes that it is easy to maintain social distance within the spa, “with only one staff member in contact with you, and the groomers working separately from the treasure trove of goodies that we sell to keep
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your pups happy and living their best lives. We encourage you to come in and give yourself and your furry family members a smile today.” Sharon says that receiving the support of the community through winning a Most Loved award means a lot: “Being an important part of the community is integral to our business plan, and the affirmation we receive from Most Loved means so much to us!”
FINALIST GREEN DOG DENTAL &
Most Loved 2020
WELLNES
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Dr. Ren Garcia, owner and founder of Green Dog Dental & Wellness, is dedicated to the dental health of our pets. He says “Dental health is just as important for [them] as it is for ourselves. We promote dental health, education, and wellness at our practice. By promoting a more holistic and preventative approach to overall health, we are not only helping pets live longer healthier lives, but we’re also helping our clients save money by avoiding costly procedures down the road.
greatest strengths of Green Dog Dental & Wellness: “We were able to immediately implement changes to help keep our staff and clients safe, while still continuing to treat our patients.”
Dr. Garcia says that every challenge is an opportunity to grow and evolve. He has used the economic challenges of 2020 as an opportunity to expand their services to include an online video consultation platform to speak with a veterinarian virtually if customers are concerned about a specific behavior or have a question regarding their pets health. Dr. Garcia cites the ability of the business to adapt as one of the
Dr. Garcia adds “Amongst the new world of corporate medicine, we stay humble, as a small, family owned practice that aims to grow with and cater to the local Santa Monica and Ocean Park pet community. And “while our name implies that we are a dog based business, about 20% of our patients are cats!”
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Being voted as both ‘Most Loved Pet Business’ & ‘Most Loved Business on Main St.’ by our community, affirms we are doing something right. We are a local, small family owned business, here to serve the people and pets of Santa Monica.”
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Green Dog Dental & Wellness
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FINALIST HEALTHY SPOT 1110 Wilshire Blvd.
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