BERLIN — Doing what she loves most, Stephanie Bilodeau has made a living out of her passion for grooming animals; and on May 4, Steph’s PawPals will celebrate 18 years in business.
At just 19 years old and a recent graduate of Berlin High School, Bilodeau wanted to create a new way to demonstrate her talent. She took a leap of faith and in 1998 she opened her own business, Steph's PawPals, at 200 Glen Ave in Berlin where it still stands today.
Bilodeau completed her one-on-one training in trade school at Jan’s Grooming Boutique in Hooksett where she specializing in pet grooming. She also has five years experience as a kennel attendant, observed the administering of vaccines and even scrubbed in on some surgeries.
Steph’s PawPals is a registered business with the State of New Hampshire and comes fully insured. She is also a member of the New England Professional Pet Groomers, and regularly attends seminars specializing in the newest clips and products...............