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It’s safe to say there’s a lot of puppy love going around, especially here in the Chippewa Valley. And even some parrot love. Pet owners and lovers of all kinds will find interesting and intriguing information within these pages, from cat walkers to legions of exotic pets kept around the Valley. Peruse a few of the local pet pampering places as well as a lengthy list of pets stores, groomers, adoption centers, breeders, pet sitters and boarders, trainers, and animal hospitals.

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‘dogs are good for the soul’ one Eau Claire groomer uses love, body language, and passion to pamper area pets W O R D S

Libby Baribeau transferred a decade of horse riding and training experience to a new arena when she began her grooming career more than 20 years ago. Working alongside Puckabee’s Canine Salon owner Melissa Kullman, Baribeau uses her extensive knowledge of animal body language to groom a wide range of animals: cats and dogs, of course, as well as the occasional guinea pig. Each grooming session begins with a bath and is followed by a blow dry and a haircut. All the products used in the salon are biodegradable and are made from natural materials and cruelty-free ingredients. Some of Baribeau’s regulars are so experienced – and love their time in the salon so much – that they head straight for the tub when they arrive. “We have massage jets in there,” Baribeau said, “and you can see how much they enjoy it. … The personalities we get to see every day are great! After their haircut, the show-offs often get down and strut around. They know they look good.” As well as providing traditional services, the salon also specializes in grooming dogs with special needs, including age- and behavior-related challenges. Both Baribeau and Kullman have more than 20 years of grooming experience, which makes them experts at understanding how to help animals relax. “After so many years of working

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with animals, large and small, we have great reflexes and are very good at reading their body language,” Baribeau said. “We have very little surprise trouble. We can almost always tell when something is brewing and so we work to prevent it. Sometimes we have to take extra time with a pet who’s really nervous. Patience is so important.” Because the salon accommodates special-needs dogs, both Baribeau and Kullman undertake regular continuing education certifications. Baribeau’s current course focuses on helping fearful dogs overcome anxiety, and she is in the process of studying for her Reiki master qualification. “I’m looking forward to being able to use it on the dogs,” she said. “I love being able to pamper them.” A lifelong animal lover, Baribeau began riding horses in fifth grade. For the next 10 years, she rode, trained horses, and gave riding lessons. Even after she stopped riding, she continued giving lessons. It was on a whim that she decided to try grooming. “I love it,” she said. “I couldn’t do anything else now. It’s such a satisfying job. We get to see the best of human-animal relationships. The pets that come in are adored by their families.” Ultimately, as Baribeau explains, “Dogs are good for the soul.”

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don’t forget the plastic bag! when walking the dog, owner ponders life’s most basic functions W O R D S

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early, just when empty cars in driveways are coming to life, remotely triggered by the owners getting ready for work. There’s very little traffic then, though more than it’s been over the past year, and Penny and I usually walk in the street, since otherwise Penny would have to stop and sniff every blade of grass, mailbox, or fire hydrant another dog may have visited in the past decade. Besides burning a few calories, you’d think these walks would be a great opportunity to plan out my day, think about obligations, enjoy the squirrels and crows, or even meditate over some mystery of life. However, usually I find myself thinking about … poop. You see, since moving into a city after 40 years in the sticks, I’ve discovered dog poop is a pretty big deal here. Will this be a one or two poop walk? Have I brought enough plastic grocery bags? If Penny hesitates on someone’s lawn, will the owners be hovering at their window, ready to harangue me if I don’t seem to be preparing for a poop scoop? And what about pee? My neighbor got scolded the other day for allowing her little cattle dog to urinate on someone else’s boulevard. “I have cameras!” the pajama-ed property owner yelled. Granted, a female dog’s pee may kill a little patch of grass, but am I now required to carry a catch-cup in addition to a poop bag? I guess there are dog diapers, but who would be humiliated the most, me or Penny? Within walking distance is a scrubby little woods where I sometimes let Penny off leash, hoping she’ll find a hidden spot to leave her calling card. I like to think she

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Just about every morning my yellow lab, Penny, and I take a walk. Usually we get out pretty

MY NEIGHBOR GOT SCOLDED FOR ALLOWING HER LITTLE CATTLE DOG TO URINATE ON SOMEONE ELSE’S BOULEVARD. ‘I HAVE CAMERAS!’ THE PAJAMA-ED PROPERTY OWNER YELLED. enjoys a “free-range poop” once in a while, though I hate to deny nondog owners that bit of amusement they probably get at the sight of me carrying a steaming bag of feces. Lately, however, Penny seems to be realizing that once she poops she’ll be back on leash, so she saves it for the walk home. I heard a comedian once say that

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if aliens on another planet were watching us through gigantic telescopes, they’d probably guess dogs are the masters here on Earth, since we – their apparent slaves – feed them, groom them, take them for walks, and dutifully dispose of their most disgusting bodily functions. No matter who’s the master and who’s the slave, I get it: Nobody wants to step in dog poop. And no matter the unpleasant inconve-

nience of cleaning up after Penny, at the very least, a little humility is said to be good for the soul. But this small adjustment to city life, for me, has broader implications. Leaving the seclusion of living in the woods to rejoin a community, coupled with the experiences of the past year, has brought me a richer appreciation for the notion that we are, as echoed so many times in 2020, “all in this together.”

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time to paw-ty! Humane Association hosts second annual Cat’s eow masquerade W O R D S

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Let the good times roll – Mardi Gras style – with the Eau Claire County Humane Association’s second annual Cat’s Meow fundraiser, slated for 5:30-9pm on Thursday, Oct. 14, at Wild Ridge Golf Course. Guests can expect a night slam-packed with live entertainment, food, drinks, a silent auction, raffles, and more. Some of the prizes up for grabs include various intricate works of art, pet packages, tickets to Pablo Center events, evening-out packages, and even an aviation tour that will give winners a bird’s-eye look at Eau Claire. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle with one another, learn more about the shelter, view photos of adoptable animals they’re supporting, dance, and bust out a sweet Mardi Gras outfit at this paw-some

event! On top of a night full of fun, 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales and revenue will benefit the shelter over the coming year. “I encourage people to come to the event not only to have fun, but to have fun while also supporting the shelter and the hundreds of animals we take care of,” said Shelley Janke, executive director of the humane association. Wondering how you can attend this event? The ECCHA has 250 tickets available for pre-order through their donation website for $75 a person, covering the live performance and free food, so act fast before they’re gone. For more information on this and other ECCHA events, visit eccha.org or facebook. com/eccha.org.

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doggone good idea UW-STOUT GRAD’S INVENTION PLACES IN national DESIGN COMPETITION W O R D S

Claire Dronen, a recent UW-Stout industrial design graduate, loves walking, running, and being outdoors with her mixedbreed dog, Benji. To protect Benji’s paws, Dronen tried doggie boots, which Benji disliked and pulled off quickly. She then started to use wax to protect Benji’s paws from snow, ice, salt, and other elements as well as to provide better traction on slippery floors. “It’s really messy,” Dronen said of applying the wax. “You had to use your fingers and it took a long time to get the wax applied.” Then Dronen came up with the paw-fect idea to create an applicator for paw wax. For her Industrial Design 5 class in fall 2020, Dronen designed the PupRub Speedy Paw Protector, an application device for the paw wax. “It is really neat,” Dronen said. “This applicator solves multiple

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problems for both humans and canines. Color, materials, and finish were important considerations, and its portable size makes it easy to bring Dronen when you are on the go.” PupRub garnered Dronen, who graduated in May, third place in the International Housewares Association Inspired Home Show’s annual Student Design Competition. She garnered a $1,000 award. Dronen is elated with placing in the contest. “There were 146 applicants,” she said. “There were entries from last year and this year so there was a larger pool.”

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Design Professor Jennifer Astwood taught the class in which Dronen developed PupRub. “She was headed in a specific direction during the midterm part of the project, but she trusted her instincts and she followed her design research,” Astwood said. “Claire chose to pivot her final direction to an area that made more sense. She continued to develop her design work and do additional prototyping to develop a more successful design.” Dronen works full time as an associate industrial designer at Avient Design in St. Louis, a product manufacturing, design, and testing company. She was an intern at the company from September to December 2020 as part of the Cooperative Education and Internship Program at Career Services. After working at Avient Design, Dronen said she would have incorporated a broader knowledge of

injection molding to her PupRub design, which she does not plan to market at this time. “I love the problem-solving of industrial design,” she said. “It has really practical applications. I do feel some responsibility as an industrial designer to consider sustainability and all its facets and make quality items.” Dronen also hopes more women will enter the industrial design field. In the U.S. just 19% of industrial designers are women, and in the United Kingdom that figure is 5%. “That isn’t enough representation,” she said. “We need more women in design.”

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‘dog mom’ ventures into cat territory adopted scaredy cat helps longtime dog owner cope with loss W O R D S

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I am – and always will be – a dog mom. My dog, Ripley, was a blind, senior pooch who was my entire world. He was the best thing to come out of a painful breakup, and the bond we shared was indescribable – the two of us against the world. So when I lost him quickly and unexpectedly this past spring, I didn’t know how I could go on without him. The phrase “losing a pet can be harder than losing a family member” is so true. I knew I wanted to adopt another pet by the fall, but I couldn’t imagine having another dog that wasn’t Ripley. Enter Marley, a cat from the Eau Claire County Humane Association with a slight birth defect on her right eye. After raising a blind dog for two years, I didn’t consider it a big deal, but I have never owned a cat or considered myself a cat person. When I came across her bio on the humane association’s website, though, it seemed meant to be. Needless to say, I was quite anxious to meet her. Our first meeting did not go well. She was so panicked; she didn’t want anything to do with me. Despite her initial reaction – and her distaste for being at the shelter – I was still willing to take a chance on her, and I brought her home. Immediately, I gave her space to explore and get acclimated to her new surroundings and was amazed at how fast she came around. She quickly let me pet her more and began snuggling with me. Our bond has gotten stronger ever since. I still, and always will, miss Ripley. But Marley has brought brightness back into my life. You might think you know what you need in your life – you might think you don’t want to adopt the old, mangy, scrag-

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OUR FIRST MEETING DID NOT GO WELL. SHE WAS SO PANICKED; SHE DIDN’T WANT ANYTHING TO DO WITH ME. DESPITE HER REACTION, I WAS STILL WILLING TO TAKE A CHANCE ON HER, AND I BROUGHT HER HOME. gly-looking animal at the shelter, or you might think you don’t need a cat or a dog or a bunny in your life. But

sometimes life throws you curveballs. And you need a furry friend to fetch those curveballs back for you.

And you never know until you look right into the perfect pet’s eyes, and they seem to say, “It’s meant to be.”

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• pet stuff • resources and listing for all your furry (and non-furry) friends L I S T I N G S

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ADOPTION Bob’s House for Dogs (715) 878-4505 • info@

bobshousefordogs.org • bobshousefordogs. org Their main goal is to make senior dogs more adoptable. They provide foster care to senior and special-needs dogs in a kennel-free, home-like environment. The dogs in our care receive loving attention, high-quality food and meticulous healthcare. They give back to the community through a number of programs, reaching out to the elderly and children.

Chippewa County Humane Association 10501

County Highway S South, Chippewa Falls • (715) 382-4832 • ccha@cvol.net • chippewahumane.com The Chippewa Humane Association; also known as the Howard Gibbs Memorial Animal Shelter, seeks to relieve the suffering of homeless companion animals.

Dunn County Humane Society 302 Brickyard

Road, Menomonie • (715) 232-9790 • info@dunncountyhumanesociety.org • dunncountyhumanesociety.org The Dunn County Humane Society (DCHS) is dedicated to improving the lives of companion animals in the community and finding permanent and loving adoptive homes for the animals. DCHS promotes the humane treatment of animals and operates as a no-kill facility.

Eau Claire County Humane Association 3900

Old Town Hall Rd., Eau Claire • 839-4747 • info@eccha.org • eccha.org Pet Adoption: The ECCHA has an open admission philosophy, accepting every animal regardless of health, age, breed, or temperament. Open admission is essential to providing shelter and care to the thousands of animals who otherwise have no safe refuge. Charities: The community can help the ECCHA in its mission to care for pets until they are adopted. Donate, volunteer your time at the facility, foster a pet, or better yet adopt.

Petco 3731 Gateway Dr., Eau Claire • (715)

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Cutaway Kennel 8434 County Hwy N, Chippewa Falls • (715) 726-1257 • cutawayspringer@ ecol.net • cutawayspringer.tripod.com English Springer Spaniels (puppies and pre-trained hunting dogs). They also have on-site boarding for all breeds.

832-0200 • petco.com Petco provides equipment and supplies for dogs, cats, and small animals. Their services include dog training, grooming, and affordable vaccinations.

Lakewood Labradors Altoona • (715) 833-1880

PetSmart 4142 Commonwealth Ave., Eau Claire

Shiloh Kennels & Stables E8561 530th Ave.,

• (715) 831-1532 • petsmart.com Petsmart provides a variety of equipment and supplies for dogs, cats, and small animals. Their services include dog training, pet grooming, and pet adoptions.

Birdstone Labradors 6555 Kestrel Rd., Eau

Claire • (715) 835-6100 • lisa@birdstonelabradors.com • birdstonelabradors.com Breeds Labradors that are competitive in the conformation ring, possesses the breed’s classic temperament and intelligence and are sound, healthy dogs. They specialize in AKC Labradors of the English type, large boned, blocky heads and that easy-tolive-with temperament.

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Elk Mound • (715) 879-4564 • ShilohKl@aol. com This family owned dog breeding business breeds Vizsla hunting dogs. They also offer hunting, training, stud services, and boarding.

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• Rudedogu1010@aol.com • rudedogu.com/ lakewood-labradors/ Breeding AKC black & yellow champion Labrador Retrievers.

Animal Wellness Center of Buffalo Valley 201

Industrial Dr. #1, Mondovi • (715) 926-3836 • awcbv@cvcexpress.net • youranimalwellnesscenter.com A full-service veterinary medical facility with the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients.

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Bark Avenue Grooming Salon at Tropic Waters 3015 E Hamilton Ave, Eau Claire • (715) 8320174 • tropicwaterspets.com Bark Avenue’s natural shampoos and conditioners are gentle on sensitive skin, all natural, biodegradable, and free of harsh chemicals. Head groomer, Jessie, will ensure a low stress experience, while providing top notch care. Will groom all sizes of dog, and particularly cooperative cats.

Canine Comfort Inn 2600 S. Broadway St.,

Fur ‘N’ Feathers Pets 1032 Oak Dr., Altoona

• (715) 832-6228 • facebook.com/FurNFeathersPetSalon54720 Pet grooming for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and small birds.

Grooming Hut 121 W. Grand Ave., Eau Claire •

(715) 835-2840 • Find it on Facebook Grooming service in downtown Eau Claire.

K9 Dorms 1519 Mayer Road, Altoona • face-

Menomonie • (715) 235-8669 • caninecomfortinn.com A small business that offers grooming, dog training, and obedience training services.

book.com/k9dorms A family owned and operated business that treats your dog with affection during their stay at a home away from home. Also features grooming services.

Eau Claire Animal Hospital 2504 Mall Dr., Eau

Loving Touch Pet Spa and Training 515 S.

Claire • (715) 835-5011 • ecah@clearwire.net • eauclaireanimalhospital.com Providing the best possible medical, surgical and dental care for our highly-valued patients and committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Voted the best veterinary clinic in the Volume One Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader’s Pool since 2014.

emBARK 2109 Fairfax St., Eau Claire • (715)

864-3263 • embarkdog.com More like a date night with your dog, classes at emBARK are informative with a dash of craziness to create an upbeat, positive environment. emBARK also offers grooming services.

Barstow Street, Eau Claire • (715) 598-1535 • facebook.com/lovingtouchpetspaandtraining Grooming services include nail trims, baths, and haircuts. Offering real-life obedience classes, puppy classes, training, and canine good citizens classes & evaluations, with private classes available. Rachel Nale is a 10 year veteran professional groomer and canine trainer.

Northern Paws Pet Lodge 25927 115th Ave., Cadott • (715) 289-4244 • reservations@northernpaws.com • northernpaws.com Offering rooms and services to make your pet’s “home away from home” a fun and stress-free experience. They specialize in the care of dogs, cats and even critters like birds, ferrets and bunnies.

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Northside Pet Hospital 1727 Western Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 835-0761 • info@northsidepethosp.com • northsidepethosp.com Providing a variety of veterinarian services, plus grooming, boarding, plus end-of-life animal care.

Paws & Claws 3820 Old Town Hall Road,

Eau Claire • (715) 831-1885 • info@pawsandclawstotaldog.com • pawsandclawstotaldog. com Featuring spa quality grooming services and superior quality boarding services complete with specialty suites, home-like kennels, and a swimming pool.

Petco 3731 Gateway Dr., Eau Claire • (715)

832-0200 • petco.com Petco provides equipment and supplies for dogs, cats, and small animals. Their services include dog training, grooming, and affordable vaccinations.

PetSmart 4142 Commonwealth Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 831-1532 • petsmart.com Petsmart provides a variety of equipment and supplies for dogs, cats, and small animals. Their services include dog training, pet grooming, and pet adoptions.

Puckabees Canine Salon 515 S Barstow St.,

Eau Claire • (715) 514-1003 • facebook.com 12+ years of experience and specializing in breed standard cuts, specialized cuts, puppies, cats, large breeds, aggressive animals and the difficult to handle. Puckabee’s uses pet and earth friendly, non-animal tested, products. Reducing carbon ‘pawprints‘ is a priority for them.

Tri-Paw’d Pet Care 715-559-6335 • tripawd-

petcare@gmail.com • facebook.com/tripawdpetcare A pet care business with offering daily visits, overnight stays, dog walks, puppy visits, dog park visits, nail trims/grinding, pet transport/ taxi, and some boarding services. Tri-Paw’d is a mobile service so they’ll come to you so your pets can stay in their comfort zone. All pet types, including exotics and farm animals, are accepted. Tri-Paw’d also offers discounted or free services to local veterans and active duty military.

Waggin’ Tails Training Co. & Doggie Daycare

N4668 471st St., Menomonie • (715) 235-3188 • waggintails@wwt.net • waggintailswi.com Featuring training classes ranging from puppy and adult training, tricks, walking, agility and behavior, plus daycare (no overnight care), nail trims, washes and spa treatments, plus a retail area with

leaders, collars, leashes, treats, toys and more.

Westgate Animal Hospital 2135 N. Clairemont

Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 834-7538 • mywestgateanimalhospital.com Providing physical exams, vaccinations, senior pet care, surgery, dental care, grooming, boarding, private cremation, and much more.

Zoom & Groom Mobile Pet Grooming (715)

944-6812 or (715) 404-9618 • Find it on Facebook A mobile pet grooming service based in Chippewa Falls. Complete pet grooming services in a self-contained, climate controlled unit brought to your home.

HOSPITALS Allied Emergency Vet to the Animal Hospital

(715) 529-5900 • www.AlliedERvet.com Providing full overnight, 24/7 weekend, and holiday care for urgent and emergent needs.

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Chippewa Veterinary Clinic 14961 81st Ave.,

Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-3655 • chipvet@ chippewavet.com • chippewavet.com Established in 1902, the Chippewa Valley Clinic is a full-service mixed animal veterinary clinic dedicated to the health and well being of your animals. Also providing boarding services for cats & dogs.

Colfax Animal Hospital 411 E. River St., Colfax

• (715) 962-3380 • office@colfaxanimalhospital. com • colfaxanimalhospital.com Offers service for horses, cows, dogs, cats, goats, sheep, llamas, and pigs. Patients are seen by appointment only. No night and weekend emergency services.

Eau Claire Animal Hospital 2504 Mall Dr., Eau

Four Paws, Five Treasures LLC (At Oakwood Hills Animal Hospital) 4616 Commerce Valley

Ark Animal Hospital 2914 Mondovi Rd., Eau

Claire • (715) 834-3221 • Find it on Facebook The Ark is a full-service veterinary care facility committed to providing pets and their owners with the finest veterinary care possible.

Chippewa Falls • (715) 834-9201 • info@ kindnessah.com • kindnessah.com Services dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, reptiles and birds. Call ahead for urgent/emergency care. Offers discounts to some local area rescue groups.

Brakken Veterinary Clinic 2215-A Schneider

Lake Wissota Animal Hospital 16780 County

Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 835-0112 • 4paws5treasures@gmail.com • acupuncture4animals. com Featuring integrative veterinary medicine, acupuncture and traditional Chinese veterinary medicine.

Kindness Animal Hospital 1902 Hallie Road,

Ave., Menomonie • (715) 235-8404 • brakkenveterinaryclinic.com Brakken Veterinary Clinic has been taking care of companion animals great and small since 1995. Services offered include preventative medicine, internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, emergency care, and more.

Highway X, Chippewa Falls • (715) 726-8811 • lakewissotaanimalhospital.com Offer a full range of premium veterinarian services to ensure your beloved pet is in full, functioning health. Also offers boarding services.

Cadott Animal Clinic 504 E. Chippewa St.,

Claire • (715) 835-0761 • info@northsidepethosp.com • northsidepethosp.com Providing a variety of veterinarian services, plus grooming, boarding, plus end-of-life animal care.

Cadott • (715) 289-4241 • cadottanimalclinicwi. com Offering a wide range of veterinary services to keep your pets feeling their best. Veterinarian Dr. Susan Schuette provides expert veterinary care in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Northside Pet Hospital 1727 Western Ave., Eau

Oakwood Hills Animal Hospital 4616 Commerce Valley Road, Eau Claire • (715) 835-0112 • info@oakwoodhillsanimalhospital.com •

oakwoodhillsanimalhospital.com A full service veterinary hospital and boarding service for the communities of Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, and Altoona for over 35 years.

Painted Pony Equine Service N3302 630th St.,

Menomonie • (715) 664-8140 • lvandebergdvm@ yahoo.com • paintedponyequine.com Preventative, medical, surgical, lameness and dentistry services for horses. Offers select dog and cat services as well (preventative care, neutering, and medical services).

Petco 3731 Gateway Dr., Eau Claire • (715)

832-0200 • petco.com Petco provides equipment and supplies for dogs, cats, and small animals. Their services include dog training, grooming, and affordable vaccinations.

Riverview Animal Hospital 475 Chippewa Mall

Dr. Ste 442, Chippewa Falls • (715) 861-5535 • riverviewanimalhospital.net Full service, small animal veterinary hospital providing medical, surgical, dental care, grooming, and acupuncture.

Voyaging Vet Tech Services (715) 861-4676

• voyagingvts.com Offering in-house wellness exams, vaccines, nail trim, hospice care, and home euthanasia. See all of their services and packages online.

Westgate Animal Hospital 2135 N. Clairemont

SHOPS & SUPPLIES Bark Avenue Bakery Eau Claire • (715) 214-

4614 • barkavebakery@gmail.com • barkavenuebakery.weebly.com/index.html Bark Avenue offers a large variety of all natural, homemade dog treats for the four-legged members of your family. Bark Avenue also offers wheat, corn, and

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soy-free products for those special pups with food allergies. Treats can be ordered online, by phone, or bought at the Eau Claire farmers market on Sundays.

Leerburg (Dog Training) Video & Kennel 406

Technology Dr W, Menomonie • (715) 235-6502 • jeff@leerburg.com • leerburg.com Purchase training DVDs (over 120) and a variety of dog related equipment including collars, harnesses, vests, muzzles, toys, pens, treats, K9 gear, healthcare and grooming items, books, and much more.

emBARK 2109 Fairfax St., Eau Claire • (715)

Pet Food Plus 2819 E Hamilton Avenue, Eau

• (715) 382-4562 • k-9countryclub@hotmail.com • Find this business on Facebook HERE Jolie Wittrock’s boarding facility is at her home, offering the advantage to be with the pets at all times. Any kind of routine patrons have with your pet can be replicated.

Claire • (715) 835-5733 • info@petfoodpluseauclaire.com • petfoodpluseauclaire.com Featuring the largest selection of premium dog and cat food in Eau Claire, including raw, organic, holistic and grain-free options, plus a variety of hunting dog and grooming supplies, bird seed and feeders, plus feeds for smaller pets, hobby farms and much more.

Petco 3731 Gateway Dr., Eau Claire • (715)

832-0200 • petco.com Petco provides equipment and supplies for dogs, cats, and small animals. Their services include dog training, grooming, and affordable vaccinations.

Pic-a-Pet Plus 2421 Hwy 25 North, Menomonie • (715) 235-4363 Pic-A-Pet Plus offers a variety of pets, supplies, food, and grooming opportunities.

BOARDING & PET SITTING Animal Wellness Center of Buffalo Valley 201

Bifrost Farms E2062 930th Ave., Boyceville •

(715) 643-2208 • info@bifrostfarms.com • bifrostfarms.com The Bifrost Farms goat dairy also has a kennel and boarding program to take care of your dogs. Includes organic foods, exercise, canine massage, and training services.

Canine Comfort Inn 2600 S. Broadway St.,

Menomonie • (715) 235-8669 • caninecomfortinn.com A small business that offers grooming, dog training, and obedience training services.

Chippewa Veterinary Clinic 14961 81st Ave.,

Cozy At Home Pet Sitting Service Eau Claire •

715-835-1930 Your pet stays cozy at your home. Avoid stress, your pet will be happy when you get home.

Eau Claire Animal Hospital 2504 Mall Dr., Eau

Claire • (715) 835-5011 • ecah@clearwire.net • eauclaireanimalhospital.com Providing the best possible medical, surgical and dental care for our highly-valued patients and committed to pro-

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K-9 Country Club 10055 County Hwy K, Cadott

K9 Dorms 1519 Mayer Road, Altoona • face-

book.com/k9dorms A family owned and operated business that treats your dog with affection during their stay at a home away from home. Also features grooming services.

Lake Wissota Animal Hospital 16780 County

a mobile service so they’ll come to you so your pets can stay in their comfort zone. All pet types, including exotics and farm animals, are accepted. Tri-Paw’d also offers discounted or free services to local veterans and active duty military.

Waggin’ Tails Training Co. & Doggie Daycare

TRAINING Ann Braue’s Canine Training Banbury Place -

Building 6, Suite #1, 800 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire • info@abctc.com • abctc.com Offers classes for puppies, beginning, and intermediate obedience, foundations for agility and advanced agility, and personal training.

emBARK 2109 Fairfax St., Eau Claire • (715)

Leerburg (Dog Training) Video & Kennel 406

Northside Pet Hospital 1727 Western Ave., Eau

Loving Touch Pet Spa and Training 515 S.

Claire • (715) 835-0761 • info@northsidepethosp.com • northsidepethosp.com Providing a variety of veterinarian services, plus grooming, boarding, plus end-of-life animal care.

Oakwood Hills Animal Hospital 4616 Commerce Valley Road, Eau Claire • (715) 835-0112 • info@oakwoodhillsanimalhospital.com • oakwoodhillsanimalhospital.com A full service veterinary hospital and boarding service for the communities of Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, and Altoona for over 35 years.

Paws & Claws 3820 Old Town Hall Road,

Rude Dog University 2251 Eastridge Center,

Eau Claire • (715) 833-1880 • rudedogu. com Featuring classes for obedience, agility, rally, conformation, show, hunting, and canine good citizen, for multiple levels (beginner to advanced). Private training available.

Ruff Life Pet Hotel 11613 22nd Avenue,

Chippewa Falls • rufflifepethotel.com Ruff Life Pet Hotel is a pet kennel and boarding facility promising to love each one of your pets like they were their own.

Tri-Paw’d Pet Care 715-559-6335 • tripawd-

Paws on Positive Dog Training W. 573 US

Hwy 10, Mondovi • (715) 926-6199 • Find this business on Facebook With over 35 years experience, Paws On is dedicated to helping people live happier lives with their dogs and helping dogs to live happier lives with their people. Featuring puppy, family dog, agility, and pulling training.

Petco 3731 Gateway Dr., Eau Claire • (715)

832-0200 • petco.com Petco provides equipment and supplies for dogs, cats, and small animals. Their services include dog training, grooming, and affordable vaccinations.

Rude Dog University 2251 Eastridge Center,

Waggin’ Tails Training Co. & Doggie Daycare

N4668 471st St., Menomonie • (715) 2353188 • waggintails@wwt.net • waggintailswi. com Featuring training classes ranging from puppy and adult training, tricks, walking, agility and behavior, plus daycare (no overnight care), nail trims, washes and spa treatments, plus a retail area with leaders, collars, leashes, treats, toys and more.

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