Work. School. Soccer practice. Grocery shopping. Cooking. The daily deeds of pet owners can tend to pile up and often times it’s the family pooch that pays the price.

Yet a new business to the Portland area is providing a valuable resource for owners who often struggle to find time for maintaining their pet’s upkeep.

Aussie Pet Mobile is a mobile pet grooming and spa service that provides a day of ‘inner and outer beauty’ to pets of all shapes and sizes.

The Aussie Mercedes van is equipped with all the amenities of a grooming salon, including a heated hydro bath where pets can relax while viewing their comfortable surroundings through windows. After a relaxing bath, the pet is treated like royalty to a 15-step spa treatment including a massage, a brush, and a cut – just to name a few treats.

This convenient solution for time strapped families can also provide a less stressful experience for pets, versus having to travel to a groomer in the car.

It can also be a healthier option for pets, considering they won’t be around several dozen other dogs and cats during their grooming experience, and it’s also a safe option for older pets.

Older pet owners can also benefit from Aussie Pet Mobile’s services, specifically those who can no longer drive or have a hard time getting their pets into the car.

There are three Portland-area Aussie Pet Mobile operations now in business:

Beaverton: (503) 320-2313

Lake Oswego: (503) 343-9627

Oregon City: (503) 631-2153

For more information, check out www.aussiepetmobile.com.