Wednesday, September 22, 2010

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★JIMMY-JACK RUSSELL TERRIER★

Meet Jimmy the Jack Russell Terrier! Jimmy's previous owner had to leave the country so when Jimmy's new mom found out she took him in. Jimmy is happy with his new mom, and this is her first dog so she's learning something new every day. Jimmy came in for his first grooming today and he is so sweet! We hope to see Jimmy and his wonderful mom again soon.


by Isis

Saturday, September 18, 2010

NEW ARRIVAL! ★PET CARRIERS★

New pet carriers have just arrived at Venicepets! The first carrier (above) is perfect for travel or everyday. There's plenty of ventilation from all sides and includes a luggage tag (so you can slip in a card/note with your pet's information, etc.) You can choose either black or brown. The whole thing unzips so your pet can enter/exit from the top, or any of the four sides.


The second type of carrier we just got in stock is also perfect for travel or every day use. There's plenty of ventilation, your pet can enter/exit from either the front or side, and there are 2 extra pockets for storing things like a leash, poop bags, treats, etc. There's a quilted pad on the inside that is machine washable, and the shoulder strap is adjustable and removable! The handle itself is round and padded for a comfortable grip. This carrier comes in three sizes - small (up to 8 lbs.) medium (up to 16 lbs.) or large (up to 22 lbs.).
If you're intending on buying a carrier for the airplane please always check with your airline for guidelines and dimensions. We would be more than happy to provide dimensions of our carriers for our customers either in person or by phone at (310)305-7370.

Please stop by the shop and check these out! And please keep checking the blog and facebook - we will continue to update both as we receive new items.
by Isis

NEW ARRIVAL! ★SUSHI TOYS★

Check out these super cute new sushi toys we just got in the shop today! We love the smiley faces on these toys - it makes you almost feel bad they're going to get thrown around by your doggy! Each sushi toy comes with a squeaker inside as well and they are fun and fuzzy.

Please stop by the shop and check these out!

by Isis

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★CUTE CHIHUAHUA/BOSTON TERRIER MIX★

Isn't she so cute? She's a chihuahua/boston terrier mix! She came in to get her nails done and all of our staff immediately fell in love with her. We've never seen a chihuahua/boston terrier mix before, do they call them choston? Or bihuahua? Or a bochi?

Please come back soon cutie!

by Isis

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★WALLACE-MALTESE★

"Who you lookin' at?"

Meet Wallace the Maltese! Wallace has come in for grooming before but this time he got his very first Mohawk! As you can see he's already channeling his punk rock side. Wallace also got a little raincoat to protect himself and his new mohawk from the rain :) It's been pretty foggy/gloomy in Venice lately so it might come in handy some time soon! See you next time Wallace!

by Isis


TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★CHARLY-YORKSHIRE TERRIER★


Meet Charly the yorkie! Charly is super cute and friendly. He and his family are moving to New York so Charly's mom and dad bought him the kelle pet carrier for the airplane ride. Good luck in New York Charly, we're so jealous!
by Isis

Thursday, September 16, 2010

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★ZEUS-CHIHUAHUA★

Meet Zeus the chihuahua! Zeus is friends with Elvis from Chiwowwow! Chiwowwow makes super cool and comfy dog hoodies made from vintage t-shirts - just like the one Zeus is wearing. Because each one is made from vintage t-shirts they are one-of-a-kind, so your pup is the only one who has the hoodie and nobody else! They also make the super cute Smile bed Zeus is laying on. Both the bed and vintage hoodies are of course available right here at Venicepets! We sold a lot of the Smile beds last year so we've ordered them again this year by popular demand. Please keep checking the Facebook and blog to know when the Smile bed has arrived!

And Zeus, please stop by and visit us cutie!

by Isis

NEW ARRIVAL! ★CUTE BOWS★

We're expecting a giant amount of products to arrive to the shop in the weeks to come and new items have already started to trickle in! Like these super cute rubber band bows. These bows are great because not only are they cute but they always stay round and puffy, never flat. There are many cute new designs to choose from so please stop by the shop and check them out!

As forementioned these bows are only the beginning - we're expecting many new arrivals to be here in about 3-4 weeks. We will try to keep you updated as much as possible so please keep checking the blog and facebook page to see all the new stuff!

by Isis

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★MOZART-MINIATURE SCHNAUZER★

Meet Mozart the miniature schnauzer! Today was Mozart's first time at Marina Dog Grooming. He's very playful and he absolutely loves his dad! When his dad came to pick him up Mozart literally jumped for joy. Our staff also got some hugs and kisses from Mozart. We hope to see him and his wonderful dad back again soon!

by Isis

FEATURE ITEM ★KELLE PET CARRIER★

Today's feature item is the Kelle pet carrier! This carrier is one of the most practical carriers I've ever seen and our customers absolutely love them. The carrier features an adjustable padded strap that doubles as a leash and it opens from the front and both side for easy access and maximum ventilation.


The fur pad inside is detachable for easy clean-up as well! It's available in size small ( 9” H x 8” W x 14” D) and large (10” H x 9.5” W x 18” D), and in pink, beige, or black. This carrier is perfect for travel and many customers choose it as their in-flight carrier because of the practicality and convenience, although we always suggest travelers to always contact the airline first to get information on the type and size of carrier they allow. Every airline or plane has different regulations so be savvy! The carrier also zips up completely so you don't have to worry about your pet shoving their head through any openings.

If you're in the market for a new carrier for your pet please stop by Venicepets to check out this great carrier!
by Isis

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★BIRDIE-BULLDOG★

Meet Birdie the bulldog! Today was Birdie's first time at Marina Dog Grooming and she was such a good girl! She just relaxed the whole time. When her mom came to pick her up she decided it was time for Birdie to get all new things! Birdie got a nice soft new bed, a stylish bowl and this great Peace hoodie! As you can see Birdie was very pleased with all her new things. She smiled for every picture we took.



We hope to see Birdie and her wonderful mom back again soon!

by Isis

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★SASHA & AIKO-CHIHUAHUA & CHIHUAHUA MIX★


Aiko (left) has been featured on the blog before but today we're featuring her sister Sasha the chihuahua mix! Today was Sasha's first grooming with us. She actually got a haircut - her fur was much longer but now she looks like a real chihuahua. Sasha was a rescue from the Lange Foundation. She was just a baby (8 weeks old) when she was adopted and now she's 10 months old. Before she was at the Lange Foundation she was in the South L.A Shelter. Sasha has come a long way and she is a wonderful and very sweet dog (she gave me kisses!) She and Aiko are best friends and also greeted each other with kisses when Aiko and their mom came to pick them up. We hope to see the whole family back again soon!
- by Isis

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★CAPTAIN COOKIE-AIREDALE★

Meet Captain Cookie the Airedale Terrier! Captain Cookie came in for his first grooming with us a few days ago so we took his picture. He got a very Airedale haircut and he looks great! Thanks to Captain Cookie and his wonderful mom for coming to Marina Dog Grooming/Venicepets. We hope to see them back again soon!

by Isis

Saturday, September 11, 2010

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★LUMI-CAT★

Meet Lumi the cat and his awesome dad! Today was Lumi's first time at Marina Dog Grooming (and cat grooming of course) so we took a picture. Every time Mari counted "1..2..3" to take the picture, as soon as Mari said "3" Lumi would say "nyaaa" as if she was saying "cheese" or something. A very talkative cat indeed. Personally I love Lumi's paws, so soft and fluffy looking! We hope to see Lumi and her dad back again soon - they make a very cool looking pair :)

by Isis

P.S: In case you didn't know, yes, we groom cats too! Call (310)301-4554 to book an appointment for your kitty.

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★BENNY-MORKIE★

Meet Benny the Morkie (maltese/yorkie mix) and his wonderful mom! Today was Benny's first time at Marina Dog Grooming and it was a pleasure to meet him and have him with us. After the grooming Benny's mom bought him some treats. All in all a good day for Benny. We hope to see Benny and his mom back again soon!

by Isis

MARI'S RECOMMENDATION ★TOTAL PET CARE★






Whenever Mari is out of town Mocha and Java get to stay at Total Pet Care dog hotel! Every time Mari drops off Mocha and Java they wag their tails eagerly because they know once they go in they get to make lots of new friends to play and relax with. This always gives Mari peace of mind knowing that Mocha and Java look forward to going in. Not only that but the owner, Noriko, is a very sweet, caring and responsible lady.
Every time Mari goes to pick up Mocha and Java Mari receives a picture diary which has photos of Mocha and Java with their doggie friends and showing what they did during their stay. The Total Pet Care website also has lots of photos of doggies that stay at the hotel so you can see how much they're enjoying themselves! Total Pet Care also provides other services such as pick-up/drop-off, dog walking, and pet visits to your house. So the next time you need to go out of town please check out Total Pet Care!
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Total Pet Care
1044 W. Hillcrest Blvd.Inglewood, CA 90301
Tel : 310-650-4497
Fax : 310-216-5770
e-mail : info@tpetcare.com
Business Hours: Open 7 days a week, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
by Isis

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★HACHI-MALTIPOO★

Meet Hachi the maltipoo (maltese/poodle mix)! Hachi is only 3.5 months old so his wonderful parents brought him in for some shopping. He's almost old enough to walk around safely so Hachi got a brand new soft harness and matching lead. He also tried on some outfits!


"Do I look handsome?"

"Ok guys...I'm done. Nap time!"


It was a lot of fun dressing Hachi up and he looked great in his new harness and lead. We hope to see Hachi and his parents back again soon!


by Isis



TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★BIBI-MIX BREED★


Meet Bibi the mix breed dog! Bibi comes in all the time for grooming and when her mom picks her up she loves to be carried just like a baby! Bibi also listens very well to her mom and understands Japanese fluently. Bibi sat very still for this picture right after she was groomed. It's always a pleasure to have Bibi here at Venicepets/Marina Dog Grooming. We hope to see her and her wonderful mom again soon!
by Isis

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★MADDIE-YORKIE★


Meet Maddie the Yorkie and her wonderful mom! Maddie's mom placed a special order for a harness and collar we were out of stock in at the shop and it arrived the other day so they came to pick up Maddie's new items! Maddie also got a new pink leash so she had all brand new things to wear :) Maddie is not only cute but super friendly and sweet. We hope to see Maddie and her mom back again soon!
Like Maddie, you can also place a special order for certain items in the shop if we don't have the size, color, or quantity you need. Please always ask our staff if you're interested in an item!
By Isis

THANK YOU PEANUT, BELLA & THEIR MOM!


This is Bella and Peanut! Peanut has been featured on the blog before, but this time we got a picture of him with his sister Bella! We're featuring them today because we wanted to say thank you to them and their wonderful mom for bringing tons of donations for the West L.A Animal Shelter to our shop. In case you didn't know, Venicepets always welcomes your donations of old or unused towels, dog beds, cushions, food bowls, collar and lead, etc. We then make it our responsibility to deliver the donations to the West L.A Animal Shelter.


Here's a photo of Bella and Peanut with some of the items they donated, and they really donated a lot of things! Thank you so much to Bella, Peanut, and their mom for their kindness, great generosity and compassion for all the pets in West L.A Animal Shelter who are awaiting their forever homes. I'm sure the items will help make their stay more comfortable and cheerful.

Please if you are looking for a new puppy, kitten or adult dog or cat, consider adopting from a shelter or rescue. They have many great pets to choose from. Your new pet would be forever grateful!
by Isis

Thursday, September 09, 2010

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★TAIKO-MALTIPOO★


Meet Taiko the Maltipoo! Taiko comes in all the time for grooming and it's always nice to see him and his wonderful family and have a little chat. Taiko has been coming to Marina Dog Grooming for several years now! Here's Taiko and his mom, isn't it such a cute picture? We hope to see them back again soon!
by Isis

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★KALBI-CHIHUAHUA★


Meet Kalbi the Chihuahua! Kalbi and his family are our very good customers. Kalbi used to have our super popular puzzle plush toy in the squirrel version and he loved it very much. In fact he loved it so much he tore through the whole thing so it was time for Kalbi to get a new one and this time he decided on the bee version!
Also did you know Kalbi is the mascot for Tokyo Kalbi? Hence his name! Tokyo Kalbi is a great Japanese BBQ restaurant in West L.A which Mari absolutely loves. If you love Korean and Japanese BBQ stop by Tokyo Kalbi!
Tokyo Kalbi
11660 Gateway Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 312-3999
by Isis

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★BABY-CHIHUAHUA★


Meet Baby the Chihuahua and her awesome dad! Baby's dad brought her in for some shopping the other day. Baby is tiny, as you can see she fits in her dad's hand very comfortably! Also the star hoodie she's wearing from our shop is the tiniest size we have in the shop, and if you've been in the shop and you've seen it before you'll know what I mean! Baby is a real baby and she's super cute. Baby got lots of stuff for herself and it was so nice to meet her and her family. We hope to see them again soon!
P.S: Did you notice the paintings behind Baby and her dad? These pop-art panels are available for special order, so you can get one done of your own pet! There are several sizes available, please stop by and check them out or email venicepets@hotmail.com with any questions :)
by Isis

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★BLUE-PITBULL PUPPY★


Meet Blue the pitbull puppy! Isn't he so beautiful? Look at his eyes and fur! Blue came in to do a little shopping and ended up falling in love with this super cute horse rope toy. He couldn't even wait to get home with it so he started chewing on it while in the store :) The animal rope toys are very good for chewing and Blue must be teething since he's a puppy so it's especially soothing for his teeth.
We hope to see Blue back again soon! Can't wait to see how much he's grown :)
by Isis

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★CHLOE-MALTESE★



Meet Chloe the Maltese! Chloe and her wonderful mom are our very good customers and they come in all the time for grooming and shopping! Chloe's mom treats her like a total princess :) This time Chloe got a shorter haircut than usual so she needed some clothes to wear when she gets chilly. After a very fun session of trying on various colors and styles we came to the conclusion that pink looks best on Chloe and that this little tank top was perfect for wearing around the house. She also got this super cute coat for winter:

It was the last pink one in the shop and not available for special order so of course Chloe had to have it!! Now Chloe is all set for fall and winter :) (P.S readers: We still have one of this style left in all beige and it's the last one in the shop so come get it before it's gone!)
It's always fun when Chloe and her mom come visit. We hope to see them again soon!
by Isis

Saturday, September 04, 2010

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★YAMA-SHIBA INU★


Meet Yama, the shiba inu! Yama's awesome dad brings her in for grooming all the time. Yama, like other shiba inus has a very strong spirit. She's never afraid to show her true emotions and is a loyal dog. Yama is quite famous back in Brooklyn so here's a little shout-out to all of Yama's Brooklyn fans! We hope to see Yama and her dad back again soon :)
by Isis

VENICEPETS GIFTCARD


Most people don't know, but we have giftcards available for purchase at our shop! Many times buying a present for someone's pet can be difficult because you're not sure what the pet likes to eat, what their size is, what kind of toys they like or what they need. A Venicepets giftcard is the perfect thing for those of you who want to give your family, friends, or significant other a present for their pets but are not sure what to get. Venicepets giftcards never expire and can also be used to pay for grooming services here at Marina Dog Grooming! Please ask our staff about our giftcards when you come in :)
by Isis

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★MINNIE & ELOISE-MALTESE★

Meet Minnie and Eloise, the maltese! Minnie (right) and Eloise (left) are sisters and Minnie's dad brings her in all the time for grooming. Minnie is very girly and her dad treats both of them like princesses. I'm not sure if you can tell by the photo but they're both extremely tiny girls! We hope to see them back again soon.

by Isis

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★GABBY-SHIHTZU★

Meet Gabby, the shihtzu! Gabby is a long time customer and her wonderful mom brings her in for grooming and shopping all the time. Gabby is a very girly shihtzu so of course her haircut has to match her personality. We hope to see Gabby and her mom again soon!

by Isis

Friday, September 03, 2010

FEATURE ITEM ★ORGANIC CATNIP TOYS★


It's not often we feature cat items, so here's a post especially for our beloved kitty customers! These catnip toys are filled with 100% organically grown catnip - which means that the entire toy is filled with just high quality leaf and flowertop - no cotton fillers or cheap catnip! They're also made in the U.S.A, and they come in super fun shapes like lemon and banana.
Pick up one of these great catnip toys for your kitty today!
by Isis

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★LALA-PUG★

Meet Lala the pug and her girls! Lala comes all the time for grooming, and everyone absolutely loves her. Lala is very sweet and always makes everyone smile. We hope to see Lala and the rest of the family again soon!

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★DAISY-PITBULL MIX★

Meet Daisy the pit bull mix! Daisy is another one of our regular grooming customers and this is her wonderful family. Daisy is very sweet and shy, and she has a face that just makes you want to hug her right away. We love to have Daisy here whenever she pays us a visit. We hope to see Daisy and her family again soon!

TODAY'S CUSTOMER ★HONEY-TOY POODLE★

Meet Honey, the toy poodle! Honey is one of our long time grooming customers. Her wonderful mom always brings her in for her haircut, so we took a picture of her yesterday! Honey is super tiny and sweet, she loves to give kisses to everyone. She was really excited so it was tough to get a good picture, but I really like this one! There's also another one we got of Honey that I really love:



Here's Honey giving us a huge smile! We miss you already Honey, hope to see you soon!

by Isis

Thursday, September 02, 2010

FEATURE ITEM ★AVENA & MATSU BOWLS★



Our limited-time only sale on feeders and bowls is still going on, so we wanted to feature one of our favorite bowl sets - the Avena & Matsu bowls! They're very modern, elegant, and each set
includes 2 bowls, a wood tray, and nonskid pads for the bottom of the tray. But how do the bowls keep from sliding around in the tray? The Avena bowls (top), for example, are both inset into the tray to prevent sliding around. The Matsu bowls (bottom) stay in place by strong magnets that are on the bottom of the bowls and on the tray.
The Avena & Matsu bowls are part of our limited-time sale, so if you like these please stop by as soon as possible to receive 20% off!
Special order may be available for these items if we don't have the size or style you want in the shop, and we can also ship directly to your residence within the U.S. Shipping is free if you pick up your order at our shop! Please note that the 20% off discount does not apply to special orders. Please email venicepets@hotmail.com for more details.
by Isis