On Friday July 31st, 2009, I attended a parade at Marine Barracks, 8th & I sts. SE These parades are held every Friday from May thru September. Two things happened that night that will be a very significant part of me for life. First, President and Mrs. Obama were the guests of honor at the barracks. I had the opportunity to see them in a setting that was very exciting and patriotic. That is somet... view full comment

On Friday July 31st, 2009, I attended a parade at Marine Barracks, 8th & I sts. SE These parades are held every Friday from May thru September. Two things happened that night that will be a very significant part of me for life. First, President and Mrs. Obama were the guests of honor at the barracks. I had the opportunity to see them in a setting that was very exciting and patriotic. That is something that I will never forget. Secondly and more personal, I discovered Valarie's Animal Den. I am the owner of two Welsh Terriers which happen to be fairly small and hairy breed of dogs. Valarie's Animal Den are pet groomers and offer boarding as well. She has been in the same location for seventeen years, which should speak for itself, and I can see why. I saw her window which is almost directly across from the Marine Barracks front gate. I wrote down the number and recently I decided to give her a call. Because of her extensive waiting list, my call on Monday September 7th netted me an appointment on Saturday September 12th. IT WAS WELL WORTH THE WAIT. If it was not for certain characteristics that my pets display towards me, I may not have recognized them. The haircut was par excellent, their nails were trimmed and they smelled terrific. The even had there anal glands expressed. To Valarie and her crew at “The Den”, this former marine, salutes you. I may have just found you, but like a man in love, I will never let you go. You will forever be “My Girl”. view short comment

For quality of service and attention to detail, this is definitely the place to take your pet.