Grant awarded to new dog care business
Test Valley Borough Council has awarded new business owner, Pamela Stokes, with a £500 Business Incentive Grant in recognition of her hard work launching her new business, K9 Aquacise.
Test Valley Borough Council has awarded new business owner, Pamela Stokes, with a £500 Business Incentive Grant in recognition of her hard work launching her new business, K9 Aquacise.
Based at unit 46 in Greatbridge Industrial Estate, Romsey, K9 Aquacise helps to rehabilitate dogs after operations, offers water-based therapy for numerous conditions, and even helps those that need to build water confidence, lose weight or keep fit. Pamela has installed a hydrotherapy pool in her unit and uses the facility to exercise the animals and improve their mobility. In addition, customers are also able to use a DIY dog wash to groom their pets away from home.
Cupernham ward member, Councillor John Ray, said: “Pamela has worked incredibly hard to set up this unique business. The dog care sector is growing, with all kinds of specialist services and products coming onto the market, so I’m sure that Pamela’s hard work will pay off and the new company will be a success.”
Pamela said: “I love working with dogs and I’m pleased that I’ve been able to turn my interest into my own business. It’s great to be able to support so many dog owners who are as passionate about their pets as I am. I’d like to thank Test Valley Borough Council for the Business Incentive Grant and for helping me to launch the business.”
The Council’s Business Incentive Grants are available to anyone looking to set up their own business in Test Valley. Anyone who successfully applies for the grant after 1 April 2016 will receive a grant of £750 if their business is still going strong six months later.
For more information about the council’s Business Incentive Grants, visit www.testvalley.gov.uk