When I saw an ad for Groomer Has It – that reality television show where pet groomers compete for start-up capital to get their business started – I scoffed. The contestants didn’t seem all too much brighter than their clients and bathing and combing pets looked more like fun than a talent or something to warrant their air of snootiness. Today I got to comb Muneca, an older Siberian Husky Cross, and it took forever and a half! I have just a little more respect for their profession now.

Muneca has a thick coat of black and cream hair that sheds like crazy when summer rolls around. I’m sure I had to clean out the brush well over 20 times before you could tell she even came close to a comb. She seemed to enjoy this long process though, as she first lay on her belly and then on her back and began to let out little snores.

This Siberian Husky Cross takes her time on walks and requires an occasional rest as she is still struggling to lose some extra weight. Muneca is a smart cookie whose listening skills are past ESL level and will wait for your approval before crossing a street. She is sometimes hesitant when meeting new people but warms up quickly if you show her a bit of love (and by that I mean pampering). Muneca would be a perfect companion for a retired senior who enjoys daily strolls, relaxing park bench views and doesn’t mind combing her coat while watching a bit of reality television.

For details on Muneca (Animal ID: 132535), click here.
BC SPCA Vancouver Shelter: 604 879 7721 or vancouver@spca.bc.ca

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