Pet Friendly

By Erin Vanderberg

At Beauty Bark, the new pet groomery at the former site of Park Hill Pooch, Kelly Fraser brings an aura of calm to what could be a rattling profession. Her calm infects the pets, who freely mill around the back in a cage-free environment.
“Comingling happens,” said Kelly.
Kelly opened in February, and gave the place a mod’ parlor makeover, complete with classic beauty shop hair dryer – just for décor, not the dogs. A student of architecture, Fraser worked as a vet tech throughout her twenties and finally decided to stay working with animals, who she clearly adores. It’s evident when you see her saying things to the dogs and cats like “nee, nee, nee” and “you’re so cute.”
Wendy Miner, Park Hill Pooch’s owner, no longer needed the storefront, so she rents a space in the back of Beauty Bark where she caters to the pet grooming needs of her loyal and long-standing clientele.
The best part of Kelly’s job is that she gets to spend the day with her own two furry friends, Ruby, a bloodhound, and Creature, a yorky-chihuahua mix.
“I love all dogs, I do,” she said. “Maybe not Pomeranians, but I don’t blanket statement any group.”

For more information, call Beauty Bark at 303-322-0155