Mel's Pet Pals

Prime Cuts Grooming is a small, home-based grooming shop, located in Bloomington, Minnesota. Jason and Melissa, the owners of Prime Cuts Grooming, offer all of the same equipment and services as any other grooming shop but in a loving and completely dog-friendly home setting. They are grooming professionals who have been in business for over seven years, and have worked in the animal industry for a combined 20+ years. We highly recommend their services.

Are you experiencing behavior problems with your pet? Do you need more private training for your dog? The Enlightened Canine offers premium training and behavior modification for a variety of canine issues. They can eliminate dog behavior problems quickly and easily and in some cases, even train owners' dogs for them.

Minnesota Valley Humane Society (MVHS) Looking for a new pet? We recommend adopting a second-hand pet from the Minnesota Valley Humane Society. Since 1991, MVHS has found homes for over 45,000 animals. They have no time limits for animals awaiting adoption, and they have one of the highest adoption rates in the country. The staff and volunteers are dedicated, hard-working and love it when an animal finds its "forever" home. Won't you consider a second-hand pet?

Since Hurricane Katrina, more and more pet owners are concerned about what will happen to their pets if a disaster strikes them. The American Red Cross has put together some great information to help you create a plan for you and your pet.

The American Red Cross has put together a collection of first-aid information to help you and your pet out if an injury does occur. Of course, we recommend taking your pet to a veterinarian immediately if he/she is seriously ill or injured, but it helps to know what to do in a pinch.

Catherine Katt lives and works in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She does original work in oils, water color & pastels. Contact her to commmission an original work of your pet pal.