Each month we recognize a neighborhood business for their great service and community involvement. The Business of the Month for February is Health Mutt at 1207 NE 65th Street, run by Bri Eggleston and Caitlin Roehl, with the able assistance of the four-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback, Arya.
Bri owns Furtician, a successful grooming shop in Bothell. When she and her parents were considering buying another shop and heard that Health Mutt was for sale, they immediately put in a bid to the previous owner, who had been looking for a buyer who would keep it a locally run shop (not part of a large chain) that was dedicated to the neighborhood. This is just what Bri had in mind and the deal was struck. They took possession on August 31, 2024.
While Health Mutt is no longer able to carry the full range of pet food it used to, they still do some special orders (call to inquire). They have a large selection of cat and dog toys as well as healthy treats and accessories, but their main focus is grooming, for which they both have a passion. Grooming prices have fluctuated somewhat but have stabilized at a level they feel will appeal to their customers. Their primary focus is keeping their human and canine customers happy and their groomers employed.
Each groomer at Health Mutt can work with six to eight dogs a day, though they tend to do fewer because they want to make sure the dogs are comfortable and not unduly stressed; fast grooming can be very disconcerting to a dog. They are also careful to make sure that the dog’s coat and skin are healthy and give recommendations if they find any issues.
Bri and Caitlin are dedicated to Roosevelt and to keeping Health Mutt a family-owned business, not part of an impersonal chain of grooming salons. They also have changed the organization of the store to be more open and accessible, and it is now ADA compliant. The most important thing they want you to know is that the driving force behind their business is how much they care about dogs and want only what is best for them and their humans.
Each month they run a special; this month it is dental health, with all dental care products discounted by 15%. They also have Bubble Party Wednesdays, when you can get 15% off a bath for your dog. You can find out about all the monthly specials on their Facebook page or from signs on their windows or the sandwich board in front of the store.
The hours of the shop vary somewhat due to many factors, including childcare; it is best to call or email before you go, though if you have an appointment for grooming the shop will be open at the appointment time. Their groomers are busy but there are slots available pretty much every day. The website is healthmuttseattle.com and phone number is 206-743-9792. You can also find them on Facebook (healthmuttseattle). Email: healthmuttseattle@gmail.com.
Welcome to Roosevelt, Bri, Caitlin, Arya, and all your groomers! We are fortunate to have you.