Franklin, Tennessee] (October 16, 2006) Pet owners who flock to their local Wal-Mart store for affordable retail items ranging from household goods to groceries will soon be able to add an unexpected luxury and convenience to their shopping lists:  grooming services for their dogs and cats.  Pet Care Specialists, (PCS) will provide companion animals with a unique, full-service bathing and grooming experience in a relaxed atmosphere benefiting both the stylist and the visiting pet.  Opening its first retail location in leased space inside the Wal-Mart store at 3600 Mallory Lane in Franklin, TN 37067. by the end of October, PCS operating hours will be Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PCS is the first grooming salon of its type offering the convenience of a drop-off pet salon within a mass retail environment.  PCS will also be distinguished from other grooming salons by its advanced grooming equipment, a clean-air environment and its closed-circuit security system.

“Our goal is to pamper your pet in a clean, safe and caring environment and to provide pet owners’ companion animals with a grooming experience that is second to none,” explains Irwin Rashkover, Pet Care Specialist’s CEO and the originator of the salon concept.  “We’ve considered every detail of the salon experience carefully, from the selection of the best grooming equipment, shampoos and products, to the ergonomic placement and design of our worktables.  In addition, all of our stylists are required to be state-certified, ensuring that all pets are cared for by a highly trained pet professional, creating a healthier more pleasurable experience for the pet and piece of mind for the pet owner.”

PCS has created a user friendly atmosphere by selecting state-of-the-art grooming equipment, including Oster® Professional Products branded animal care products and the HydroSurge® BathPro™ bathing system.  The HydroSurge® system thoroughly cleans a dog’s skin and coat with a relaxing, therapeutic massage.  In addition, the system helps bring oxygen to the skin’s surface for better skin and coat health.  The HydroSurge® shampoos and conditioners are made from only the finest natural ingredients and are formulated to address a wide variety of skin and coat conditions.  PCS salons also feature height adjustable, stainless steel worktables that are used throughout the salon.  The flexibility of the worktables means both pet and groomer are comfortable so stylist fatigue and stress is minimized.

The pampered environment offered by PCS Grooming Salons extends not only to pets, but also to the groomers and bathers who work there.  Each PCS salon will feature a clean-air environment with air purifiers, a central vacuum in floor system and clippers that have an integrated vacuum accumulating the cut animal hair and dander.

Additional caring services provided by PCS include the maintenance of a health history record for every pet customer and styling specifications on each pet to assure consistency of care on every visit.

To assure the continued safety of pets in PCS’s care, closed-circuit security cameras will observe the animals at all times assuring the safe and compassionate care for every companion animal.   Pet owners who drop off their pets can use the conveniently located curb- side parking lot entrance and are also able to view the entire styling process through a large glass window facing into the Wal-Mart store interior.

For additional information about Pet Care Specialists you are invited to visit our web site www.petcarespecialists.com

Pet Care Specialists (PCS) Grooming Salons & Spas is a full-service pet bathing and grooming salon featuring certified professional groomers and advanced equipment in a safe, clean and caring environment.  (Add any other key primary info here to develop a PCS boilerplate for future releases.

Oster®, HydroSurge®, BathPro™ are trademarks of Sunbeam Products, Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, FL 33431.