Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2021

37 www.BestOfMP.com | www.BestOfMP.Video | www.VOICEforMP.com/BestOfInterviews BEST OF 2021 2021 W W W .. B E S T O F M P . C O M O M Best Local Pet Instagram, Best Local Pet Website and Best Local Facebook Page categories. “It’s amazing and awesome,” said owner Karen Patrohay of what these victories mean to her and her husband, Scott, who both run Michael’s Barkery. “We strive to be your local, friendly pet store.” Discussing Larrier’s win as a Best Dog Trainer, Patrohay cited her calm demeanor and educational background — she earned a degree in animal behavior, ecology and conservation. Michael’s Barkery provides a full line of grooming services, pet supplies and gifts, and homemade dog treats prepared with fresh ingredients and no preservatives. They also sell online. The store is named after their son Michael, who has an intellectual disability. For his senior high school project, he derived an idea for a business that makes and sells dog treats. The family decided to bring his idea to fruition and incorporate people with cognitive disabilities into the business staff – from the bakery to retail. Now a year in, they are forging ahead. “We’re really excited to have received such an outpouring of votes,” remarked Patrohay. M ichael’s Barkery Pet Spa & Boutique, winner of Best Pet-friendly Business, may have just turned one last November, but that’s still a wealth of experience in dog years, and they are already accumulating Best Of accolades like seasoned professionals. Their staff member Courtney Larrier also won one of the best in the Best Dog Trainer category. They were named one of the Best Pet Stores, and their online presence excelled too, as they won one of the best in the BY COLIN MCCANDLESS A‘Paws-i-tive’ Experience Michael’s Barkery Pet Spa & Boutique To learn more, visit michaelsbarkery.com. M-F 8:30am-6pm SAT 9am-5pm SUN closed 864 Island Park Drive, Suite 103 Daniel Island, SC Everyday is a Good Dog Day at Michael’s Barkery Barkery & Boutique: (843) 471-1199 | Grooming Salon: (843) 471-1131 TREATS GROOMING BOUTIQUE MichaelsBarkery.com ® Thank you for voting for us! Best Pet-friendly Business One of the Best: Best Dog Trainer Courtney • Best Local Pet Instagram Best Local Pet Website • Best Pet Store • Best Local Facebook Page