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Historical September–October 2012 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Mark Langevin and Chris Lee have opened a dog salon (grooming +) just across DeBaliviere at 5595 Pershing. Their building has had many iterations but it seems ideal for this salon. Interior windows allow the dog owner to observe grooming and large exterior windows provide a great deal of light. Their salon is roomy and green (plants abound), almost parklike.
A conversation with Mark Langevin explained their history and their services.
His partner, Chris Lee, had been a groomer for 30 years.
He first worked with show dogs and his specialty was standard poodles. Over 3 years ago, they began their business in their own basement.
They live in Tower Grove South and soon found a location for their dog-centered business near their home.
They created an open and parklike atmosphere there. Their philosophy is that it should be easy, fun and enjoyable–for dogs and their owners.
This location is four blocks from Tower Grove Park.
When they looked to expand, they sought a second location close to a park, again in a neighborhood where lots of dogs reside and not too far from their original site.
While Chris is the grooming expert, Mark is the business arm.
He had worked in banking and retail.
He joined Chris in his love of dogs.
In addition to grooming, they also provide doggy daycare and boarding. At their Tower Grove location, they brought dogs to board home.
Here on Pershing they have space to board but will never leave a single dog over night alone.
They are enjoying the Pershing site and are thrillled with their landlord, Eastgate Investment (longtime neighborhood businesspersons Paul and Suzanne Schoomer).
On August 31, at 5:30pm, they will be holding a major fete to which neighbors (and their pets) are invited. WGNU radio is across the street and they have been working with Cindy Wickers of the Loose the Leash program. Paul Fultron who also has a talk show on WGNU will participate.
He is also proprietor of Creature Comforts, a professional pet care service. Low cost vaccinations will be available as well as other pet care. . Dr. Doug Pernikoff will do the vaccinating and will be at the salon to provide low cost vet care every other Sunday for 2 hours. Marion Brickner will be taking pet photos. Cindy will be doing her program live from the event. Companions Forever will have adoptable pets present.
This event may take place before this article reaches your home. Feel free to drop by and check out A Walk in the Park and the services they provide.
Original photograph caption
Salon operator with dog. Individual not separately captioned, no identity inferred.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September–October 2012.
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Original source: SD_Times2012_09.pdf, printed page(s) 9; PDF page(s) 9.
