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aFORTable Grooming
Winner – Best Pet Groomer
Briggs fort, owner and
operator of aFORTable Grooming, has been
an animal lover all her life. She’s been in the
pet business for 15 years and it shows. Before
establishing herself as Mount Pleasant’s best pet groomer,
she worked in the profession for more than eight years and
graduated from a certified grooming academy to perfect her
craft. aFORTable Grooming, a play on Briggs’ last name,
has been in business for about four months.
The business offers a variety of services for all dogs,
including haircuts, bathing, nail trims and more. One of the
most popular options is “The FURminator,” which helps to
keep dogs from shedding quite as vigorously.
“Because of the weather in the Lowcountry, dogs shed
year-round,” Briggs explained. “The FURminator treatment
combats that issue.”
Briggs was modest about how the business received
kudos in the Best of Mount Pleasant; she credits her
customers, friends and family for spreading the word.
“Word of mouth has been my best advertising,” said Briggs.
She and her husband, Alton
Fort, live in Mount Pleasant with
three children, ages 5, 3 and 1.
They have six pets: four dogs; a
chameleon and a bearded dragon.
A chinchilla who resides at the
shop gives the environment a
more personal touch.
“I like for people to know that
I’m the one who actually grooms
their dog; I want to express
myself as a groomer,” Briggs said.
“Whether it’s me or an employee
doing the grooming, I’d like for my customers and their pets
to know us personally.”
Reach aFORTable Grooming by calling (843) 972-8660 or
visiting . Or, just bring
your furry friend to 2700 Highway 17 North, Unit E, at The
Shoppes at Brickyard in Mount Pleasant.
Photo by Brian Sherman.
Briggs Fort offers one-
on-one time with owners
and dogs. Baxter seems to
be enjoying his time with
Mount Pleasant’s best pet
groomer.
Thank you Mount Pleasant
for voting us
“Best Pet Groomer”
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2700 HWY 17 N, Unit E Mount Pleasant, SC 843.972-8660
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-2pm
$5 OFF
Thank You Gift
Bring in this coupon and
get $5 OFF your next
grooming service!
One coupon per visit. Offer expires 12/31/15
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(Located in The Shoppes at Brickyard)