By Karen Parker

Ultimate Pampering

Day Care & More...at "La•De•Da Pet Spa"!

After only a few short minutes during my first visit to La•De•Da Pet Spa I knew this was the perfect place for my dog.

How did I arrive at this conclusion so quickly...it was simple. La•De•Da is not just about business it's about Laura LaCongo's love for dogs.

Laura's long passion for dogs began in 1984 while raising and showing Shelties. Earning a veterinary technician's license Laura also volunteered at a local veterinary office.

But it was in 1999, that her passion really blossomed when she opened La•De•Da.

"I wanted a place where someone could leave their pets and really feel good about it," said Laura.

And while I spent the day that feeling was evident. Each staff member I spoke with was extremely knowledgeable and shared stories about various dogs. I quickly realized all the dogs that came here were not just numbers being counted but well loved pets that had found the proverbial, "home away from home".

Every dog that attends La De Da daycare goes through an extensive evaluation and enrollment process prior to attending (not all dogs make the cut...think of La•De•Da as the 'Harvard' and 'Yale' of doggie daycare.

With two large additions since opening in '99 there is now over 10,000 square feet of fun and pampering.

And, when it comes to grooming at La•De•Da, each stylist has at least a minimum of three years experiences and/or Certification and Masters in grooming. Everything from stimulating baths with aromatherapy shampoos, nail polishing and designer cuts...and yes, even hair coloring and designer clothing...for pets & people!

La•De•Da Pet Spa is the ultimate in pampering for our lovable pooches. It's like the best of Beverly Hills and NYC pet boutiques rolled into one and they're right around the corner!