A resident of Newcomerstown has launched a pet grooming business in West Lafayette.

A resident of Newcomerstown has launched a pet grooming business in West Lafayette.

Haley Vickers aspires to be a company owner in order to commemorate her late mother.

Haley Vickers aspires to be a company owner in order to commemorate her late mother.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A Newcomerstown resident is opening a new grooming and pet business to fulfill her goals and her late mother's desires for a better life for her children.

Haley Vickers grew up with dogs and has also had a ferret, hedgehog, and pig as pets. She has always loved animals, and her enthusiasm for them only grew stronger in the last eight years, leading to the creation of All Paws on Deck Grooming.

"I honestly recognized over the last year, after seeing so many people seek for a groomer, that we did not have as many local groomers as the community could sustain, and that understanding is what sparked my new business ideas." "Being myself, I went in headstrong and full force and made it happen," Vickers explained.

Growing up in a tiny community like Newcomerstown and being raised by a single mother who battled to raise her children contributed significantly to his determination.

"Some people dislike tiny communities because everyone knows everyone, but for me, this is the finest place to live. People rise forward and do what they can in times of crisis. It is almost like one big family," Vickers said.

It's been difficult since her mother passed, but Vickers believes she's smiling down on her successes.

"I saw her suffer at times, and I knew I wanted to endure and achieve my goals so that I would never have to go through that hardship in life. Despite the difficulties, she was an excellent mother "Vickers explained. "However, I've always known mom wanted more for her children, which is why this new business is so essential to me."

Her best advice to anyone interested in starting their own business is to just do it.

"Keep trying for what you desire even when things get rough." Someone once told me, "You are the only one standing in the way of reaching your objectives." "I've lived by this since," Vickers remarked. "At some point in your life, you must realize that saying no to yourself is not an option."

Vickers said she's cooperating with a dog trainer for basic obedience training, and a boutique will sell dog-related things from local suppliers in addition to basic grooming services. One groomer has almost 20 years of experience, while another has only a few years and completed the vet assisting program at Mid-East Career and Technology Centers. In the future, Vickers intends to add a cat groomer.

"I want my clients to know that when they drop off their cherished pet, we will exceed their expectations," Vickers said. "Another feature we plan to provide shortly is a pick-up/delivery service for people who are unable to take their pet to grooming facilities."

All Paws on Deck Grooming will hold its grand opening on April 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. to noon on April 2. The address is 22560 Ohio 751, West Lafayette.

For additional information, contact 740-227-0105, send an email to allpawsndeck@gmail.com, or visit the company's Facebook page. All Paws on Deck will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.