Animal lovers had been queueing out the door on the opening of a village pet retailer and canine groomers.
Joyful Tails welcomed its first prospects on Friday (August 18) after a £60,000 refurbishment to rework the store in Higham, between Gravesend and Strood.
Kerry Jewiss, who owns the store along with her accomplice Claire Stevens, stated: “We had been excited to open our doorways for the primary time on Friday. The opening weekend was an amazing success with queues out the door and inventory flying off the cabinets.
“We had been overwhelmed with the help from the group, and along with full-timers Rebecca and Krissi, had a stunning time assembly all of the pet homeowners and providing recommendation on diet and coaching.
“We can’t wait to welcome you all and your pets into our store.”
The co-owners, who’ve been collectively for 11 years, stated they ended up travelling all around the county to supply one of the best merchandise for his or her three chocolate labradors – Nala, Flo and Belle – and wished to carry that nearer to dwelling.
The shop, which was formally the Hair Care salon, is primarily a pet provides retailer with a canine spa and grooming service opening on the finish of the month.
It presents a variety of meals and treats for four-legged pals, together with a pick-and-mix station of pure treats, pet provides reminiscent of toys, leads and beds, medical merchandise and personalised items reminiscent of pet portraits.
There’s additionally an outside wash-and-go bathe space so canine walkers can clear their pets earlier than taking them dwelling, with shampoo, brushes and towels offered.
The Mayor of Gravesham Cllr Gurdip Ram Bungar formally opened the shop, in Faculty Lane, by slicing the ribbon and all prospects got a glass of prosecco and a present bag on arrival.
Joyful Tails is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 4.30pm and can be opening on Sundays from 10am to 1pm between October and December.
