Now open in Montpelier is Noah’s Bark Pet Grooming Salon, which owned by Deshawn Weirick. Weirick started her training with Petco in 1999 and has since continued her training with schooling out of Florida. Originally from Indian Lake, Ohio, Deshawn’s first salon was in an extremely rural portion of southern Ohio. [emember_protected custom_msg=”Full content protected for online subscribers. Purchase a one week subscription from the top menu bar for just $1.99 to read all online content (full access). Longer subscription plans are also available. Subscriptions cover our costs to attend local events; bringing forth Hometown News Coverage to our communities.”] She came to the area about 18 months ago and began working for another local groomer before just recently opening Noah’s Bark. For now the salon offers general grooming with high quality products for pets but Deshawn hopes to be offering even more services in the future. Those looking for pet grooming services should stop by at visit the salon at 126 Empire Street in Montpelier or call 419-485-BARK (2275) to schedule an appointment and check out the July specials currently being offered. Pictured celebrating with Deshawn during her ribbon cutting ceremony are, from left, Leigh Boothman (Chamber Board), Chris Lee (Chamber Board), Lori Eitniear (Chamber Board) holding just one of the salon’s first customers, Tammy Shuman (Chamber Board), Deshawn Weirick (Owner), Jerry Dye, Paula Peffley, Craig Peffley, and Terry Buntain (Chamber Executive Director)[/emember_protected]
