Bev's Dirty Dog Shack

There's ANOTHER new business in Laurelville: Bev's Dirty Dog Shack. Bev, an experienced pet groomer who used to operate a mobile grooming service out of Circleville, recently opened up in Dr. Palmer's old vet office at 16572 State Route 56, just east of Laurelville.

The day that my friend Beth and I visited, Bev was providing a free wash and grooming to a rescued German Shepherd. She works with a local pet shelter to provide free, first grooming to adopted animals. Now that is a good deed,isn't it?

Prices are set by the size of dog, and start in the low $20's. But that includes a lot of stuff. Bev has two mottoes: 1) Always accepting gentle animals; and 2) A place known for happy tails.

After vacationing in the Hocking Hills, you might enjoy that ride home more if you get Fido a good wash!

Call Bev at 740-478-5018 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome too.

Treats at the Apple House & Thornybrook Farms

The Apple House in Laurelville, on Route 56 in the village, has great apples, but is also offering apple slushies and parched corn. We haven't tried them yet, but recent guests told us they are quite tasty.

About 4 miles east of Laurelville on Route 56, Thornybrook Farms has pumpkins, gourds, mums & other plants, delicious homemade cinnamon buns, apple dumplings and bread. They aren't open every day, but usually Friday-Sunday.