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Chicagoland Tails

"Cat Fancy , Can two city kitties learn to enjoy the occasional bath?"
 
Jason A. Heidemann, Executive Editor of Chicagoland Tails, visited Soggy Paws with his two kitties in tow for self-washes.

How did they fare?  Read about it here in .pdf format.


Pet Product News, a noted industry magazine, devoted a storyline in the April 2007 issue to the subject of Self-Service Dog Washes. Paul and several of his colleagues across the country share their views on business design, trends, customers and future plans.

Feel like reading about us even more? Click Scrub a Dub Dub in .pdf format.


Voted #1 Groomer in Chicago

In the 2006 Best of Reader's Choice Awards, Chicagoland Tails readers voted Soggy Paws as Chicago's #1 Groomer!! Read more of the categories and winners at the link above.


Best "No Frills Grooming"

Time Out Chicago surveyed the Chicagoland area for the best "No Frills" and "Frou Frou" spots in a variety of categories.  We were voted best for "no frills grooming."  Click here to see Soggy Paws in Time Out Chicago.


Clockwise: Dr. Debbye Turner, Lucy, Bart, Kevin, Paul and ShirleyKitty Kindergarten on CBS News

In August, in conjunction with Tree House Animal Foundation, Soggy Paws was host to Steve Dale of Pet Central as he conducted his third Kitty Kindergarten class with us.  Covering the story for CBS News' The Early Show was Debbye Turner, DVM.  Stay tuned for broadcast information.


Doggie Do-Over Contest

From Summer 2006 Chicagoland Tails:

"Stitch was the winner of our Doggie Do Over contest. We asked Tails readers to submit photographs and stories about why they thought their canine friend deserved a makeover. Stitch was paws down the winner.  He spent a balmy Saturday afternoon in the hands of a Soggy Paws' grooming expert and received a new wardrobe courtesy of Urban Hund. Look at this fabulous pup now!"

Before and After

photos taken by Dana Centola

                      


The second annual Doggie Passover Seder at Soggy Paws featuring Evanger's Dog Food was featured in the Chicago Jewish News

To see the story, click here.


The Soggy Paws gang was up bright and early for a special visit from Nancy Loo from Fox News in the Morning.
Check out the footage:

 
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The May 19-26th edition of Time Out Chicago's "Check Out" section highlights do-it-yourself washes, including Soggy Paws.

Check out the coverage here.


On Wednesday, April 27th, Soggy Paws hosted our second Doggie Passover Seder featuring Evanger's Dog Food which has been blessed by the Chicago Rabbinical Council as Kosher for Passover.

To see the Chicago Tribune article on the first seder, click here.


You know that little 'feel good' spot news programs show each night just before they sign off? Well, Soggy Paws was featured on CBS 2 News Chicago on April 27th when they stopped by to film our Doggie Passover Seder.
View the clip:
 
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PET AGE magazine, a top industry publication, featured a story in their February, 2005 issue entitled "How to Scrub Pups Without a Tub."  Soggy Paws was contacted because of our reputation for administering doggie facials. Kevin's comments are peppered throughout this article. The accompanying story photo is even one of our customers - Crash!

Read excerpts of the article here.

PET AGE printed an article in their June, 2005 issue, located in their "Groom & Board" section, entitled: "How to Choose Odor-Removing Shampoos."  Paul was quoted while discussing the Espree line of shampoos that Soggy Paws uses:

"At Soggy Paws (Chicago), owner Paul Rathe says Espree's approach is exactly what his clients are looking for. "We use Espree's...Shampoos exclusively.  They have natural ingredients, and that's absolutely important to us, " Rathe said. "[Espree's Energee Plus shampoo] deodorizes and degreases, especially when someone comes in with a super-dirty dog that has rolled around in something or perhaps gotten nervous and expressed its [anal] glands."


Soggy Paws is featured in the June, 2005 issue of Chicago Style magazine in the "What's Hot" section - one of "23 reasons why we love Chicago."  CS is available for free all around Chicago.

Soggy Paws in Chicago Style Magazine

 
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HOURS

Monday - CLOSED
Tuesday - Friday
     11:00a - 7:00p
Saturday
     9:00a - 6:00p
Sunday
    10:00a - 5:00p

Last wash 45 minutes before closing
UNLESS YOU'RE OPRAH !!

LOCATIONS

     North Side

     1148 West Leland Avenue
     773.334.7663
     South Side (free parking)
     1912 South State Street
     312.808.0768
     EMAIL

    woof@soggypaws.com