Pet Care in Boulder City: Three Decades of Professional Pet Room and Groom

In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill catches up with Pearl Johnstone, owner of Professional Pet Room and Groom. Pearl shares about her nearly three decades of dedicated pet care, community service, and the evolving world of pet grooming and boarding in Boulder City. Pearl also shares how her journey from Palmerston, Ontario, to launching a business in Boulder City in May 1995 shaped her life, while reflecting on the importance of hands-on care and supporting local rescue animals.This isn't just a story about grooming pets; it's about honoring local shelter animals, embracing innovative treatments like TheraClean microbubble baths, propagating African violets for charity, and celebrating the enduring spirit of small business in Boulder City.DISCUSSIONThree Decades of Pet Care: Pearl reflects on starting Professional Pet Room and Groom in May 1995 and expanding from grooming into boarding.The Magic of TheraClean: Discovering how microbubbles and enzymes pull out allergens, yeast, and infections, and how it aids skin and joint health for pets.Shelter Support and Rescue Programs: Donating over 10 years of grooming time to the local animal shelter and extending free grooming to recent rescue adopters.African Violets for Charity: How Pearl propagates and sells African violets to fund the time she donates to shelter animals.Hands-On Boarding: The importance of twice-daily walks, personalized care, and keeping pets cozy with familiar bedding and toys.A Journey from Canada to Boulder City: Moving from Palmerston, Ontario to Las Vegas at age 17, and earning her GED after opening her shop.Literary Favorites: Pearl shares her love for the fantasy books of Terry Goodkind, who was both a local resident and a client.Life Lessons and Community Impact: Carrying forward her parents' best advice to "keep looking forward" and working closely with the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce.LEARN MORETo learn more about Professional Pet Room and Groom, visit their local shop in Boulder City or check out their updates on Facebook. To learn more about the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, visit their website at https://www.bouldercitychamber.com.KEYWORDSPearl Johnstone, Professional Pet Room and Groom, Boulder City, Pet Grooming, TheraClean Microbubbles, Animal Shelter, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, The Best Dam Podcast#PearlJohnstone #ProfessionalPetGroom #BoulderCity #TheraClean #BoulderCityAnimals #PetGrooming #SupportLocal #TheBestDamPodcast