Dot looks at her owner Shelly Rozankoski with her sad puppy-dog eyes as she is scrubbed from top to tail in Bosley’s new self-serve dog wash.
Husband and wife team Scott Ramey and Thérese Charette recently took over as owners of Bosley’s by Pet Valu in The Shops at Polson Park and the dog spa area is one of their new changes.
The fully tiled, pristine wash area includes steps into large elevated tubs, shampoo, professional, high-velocity dryers, aprons, towel service and a treat for good behavior.
The couple decided to change careers and follow their passion for pets, moving across Canada from Ottawa to take over the store in March.
With Charette’s background in nursing and Ramey’s in business they believe their new venture is a great fit for them.
“The care and nutrition in humans and animals can be very similar,” said Charette.
Both are avid skiers and they look forward to all that their new home in Vernon has to offer.
Though the ownership has changed, the couple has kept many of the same employees.
“We wanted to keep the continuity for the customers who have a relationship with the staff and trust their advice,” said Ramey.
Their own dog, Gustav, is never far from the heels or arms of Charette as she helps customers, arranges a shelf or answers the phone, and her love of pets is apparent.
After a lot of research into Bosley’s, what they both like about the company is its dedication to the animals in the communities they serve.
“We have cats from the humane society here and we facilitate adoptions for them,” said Charette.
Bosley’s hosts monthly events for the community, whether it‘s a talk on pet nutrition or a fundraiser for a local animal shelter.
“We have been raising money for the humane society and the Vernon Exotic and Small Animal Rescue, and 100 per cent of the money stays local,” said Charette.
