Forum For Business June, 2015 | Page 10

smal l b u s i n e s s o f t h e mon t h SANDY HARGREAVES FOUR PAWS ONLY 2215 E EDGEWOOD DR LAKELAND, FL 33803-3605 (863) 667-3113 Walk into Four Paws Only on any given day and you will find a furry flurry of activity and fun. Four Paws provides a Grooming & Pet Spa, Overnight Boarding and Doggie Day Care. Care is provided on-site for cats and dogs, but can accommodate other pets as well. We’ve all heard the saying “While the cat’s away, the mice will play.” In similar fashion, while Mom and Dad are away, the pups will play at Four Paws Only! Daycare pups arrive in the morning and are greeted by a friendly, experienced staff that will make sure their day is full of supervised, safe fun. The Doggie Day Care has multiple air conditioned areas as well as a fenced play yard outside. Small and big dogs are separated for safety. As a puppy parent of three I can vouch for the fact that the pups absolutely love their time at Four Paws. From water play days and luaus to birthday parties, these dogs have done it all and there are pictures and videos on Four Paws Only’s Facebook page to prove it! Of course not all visitors who make their way to Four Paws Only are there for Day Care. Four Paws Only provides grooming and spa services and boarding for your furry friends too. For 21 years, Sandy and Ron Hargreaves have been providing the best in care and boarding for Lakeland’s pets. They are passionate pet lovers who have created a one-stop shop for your pet’s needs. With a pet boutique and food for your fur babies, you really can find all you need here. At a glance it is easy to see that the Hargreaves are setting the standard for pet care. Their building, located on Edgewood drive, is one thing sets Four Paws Only apart from its competitors. Constructed of concrete block with concrete walls between each section of the facility, this building will stand up to any natural disaster. Most other facilities are housed in warehouses that would not be safe in a hurricane. In addition, the building is outfitted with a perimeter security system and cameras that Sandy and Ron monitor via their ipads, computers and phones. They receive alerts each time there is any activity – for example an empl