Ladner Dog and Cat Grooming has been keeping South Delta's furry friends clean and trimmed for 10 years.
After working as a bather and dryer at a dog grooming salon, Heidi Prause decided she wanted to pick up the shears herself.
She took a grooming course and started working at the long-time Ladner salon. Six months later she bought the business and the rest is history.
Groomer Darcy Fitzgerald, who has almost 19 years in the industry, has been working alongside Prause for nine-and-a-half years.
"We're best friends," she says with a smile. "We've worked together side-byside every day."
Both say they enjoy being with their animal clients and the bond that forms with both the owners and their furry friends.
"We have really lovely clients," Prause says.
"We have an extended family here," Fitzgerald adds. "We know all our clients on a first name basis." Unlike some salons, as the name suggests, it takes care of both canine and feline clients, although Prause is the cat expert.
Prause and Fitzgerald believe in giving back and on many occasions have donated time to groom stray and abandoned animals.
The salon, at 4831 Delta St., is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment only.
