Doggie Spa of America LLCLaurie Jones moved Doggie Spa of America LLC on Aug. 1 to 1311 E. Republic Road. Jones moved the dog spa from 5519 N. Farmer Branch Road in Ozark to expand into 6,700 square feet in southeast Springfield. Jones and three full-time employees operate the spa, which offers grooming, boarding and day care services, and a specialty in behavioral training. With a 5,000-square-foot indoor dog park, Jones said day care charges are $20 per day and $12 per half day. Jones, who has 24 years of grooming experience in Colorado and 12 years in private behavior training, leases the space from Reed Properties Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Phone: (417) 886-3649. Web:
DoggieSpaOfAmerica.com417 Home ServicesEric Wells opened mobile handyman company 417 Home Services on May 1. The sole employee, Wells offers home repair services such as drywall patching, electrical work, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, and stainless steel scratch repair. Wells, who operated Wells Works Construction before closing it in 2010, said he has 20 years of experience and learned the construction trade building homes in the Newport Beach, Calif., area. The most popular service is drywall repair, which starts at $150, said Wells, noting he moved to the Midwest for a slower pace of life. His $2,000 personally financed startup cost was minimized because he had equipment and transportation from his previous business venture. Hours: 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment. Phone: (417) 423-7883.
Republic Paw Pantry Nonprofit organization Republic Paw Pantry began its mission July 29 to prevent dogs and cats from being abandoned due to financial constraints. The mobile organization works mainly through its website and through Facebook. Board President
Kristal Gaines, who works full-time as a marketing consultant for Waste Corporation of Missouri Inc., conceived the idea and brought on Vice President
Sarah Metz, Treasurer
Kerri Bilyeu and Secretary
Kami Means to aid in the cause. Gaines said the nonprofit operates with two to five volunteers on a regular basis, but more are required during events, such as an online Scentsy fundraiser through Oct. 26 and an Oct. 27 Modern Pet Photo Contest at Lasting Memories Photography in Republic. The Paw Pantry relies heavily on donations, and Gaines said there are plans to pursue grants in the near future. She said Paw Pantry’s two biggest regular donors are Republic Fanning Family Pet Care LLC and String Animal Clinic. Phone: (417) 893-0086. Web:
RepublicPawPantry.orgSend new business info to sbj@sbj.net.
