APP Staff – October 7, 2025
Welcome to our new series of News from our members of American Pet Professionals! With so many members making incredible contributions in the pet industry, we always want to showcase what they are up to. This week, our members are celebrating milestones, new partnerships, and heading to pet expos where you can meet them.
Sherry Cassin, the owner of Meow Mini Mart, a pet retail location dedicated to all things cats, will be popping up this weekend at Catsbury Park Cat Convention in Holmdel, NJ! Saturday and Sunday 10/11th & 12th! Check their site for times, tickets and the seminars. If you’re in the New Jersey area and can’t make Catsbury Park this weekend, be sure to stop by Sherry’s store – you will be very impressed with what her store has to offer your feline friends.
Kristina Robertson of Barkley Square, a boutique pet grooming salon based in Falls Church, VA, has just announced her brand ambassadorship for a new pet shampoo!
“I’m excited to share some wonderful news with you all. I’ve recently been appointed as the brand ambassador for a brand-new pet shampoo and conditioner line, Shampet, USA, coming all the way from the Kingdom of Jordan. It’s truly an honor, and I can’t wait to introduce everyone to this amazing product, especially since it’s crafted with the unique minerals from the Dead Sea. I’m looking forward to sharing all the incredible benefits with our customers,” Robertson said. “Along with becoming a brand ambassador for this incredible new product line, I’m also thrilled to announce my partnership in opening a brand-new spa. This journey is a testament to the fact that with any dream, anything is possible, even through the toughest challenges. It shows what can happen when you never give up, no matter how many times you get knocked down.” Kristina has been in the pet care business since 1991 and strives to create calm, comfortable, and confident experiences for pets and their owners. If you’re in the Falls Church VA area, be sure to stop by Kristina’s grooming location – her background is very impressive. Visit her website to learn more.
APP Member Amy Addington, who is the Co-Founder of Woofie’s announced that they are celebrating 21 years in business! To mark its 21st anniversary, Woofie’s locations nationwide will host birthday-themed events—including “Yappy Hour” fundraisers where many Woofie’s franchises will be “Pouring it Forward” by donating 21% of proceeds to benefit local animal rescue centers and other nonprofits. Check out Woofie’s nationwide events.
Woofie’s®, a leading provider of premium mobile pet care services, is celebrating its 21st birthday with nationwide celebrations that spotlight the deep bonds between pets, their families, and the communities they live in. Over 21 years (147 in dog years), Woofie’s has grown from a local dog-walking business into a trusted national brand. With 67 franchise locations, Woofie’s provides exceptional care and peace of mind for pet parents with services including mobile grooming from state-of-the-art pet spa vans, dog walking, pet sitting, supported with access to 24/7 telehealth services through Pet Vet Connection.
“For 21 years, Woofie’s has been there for pet parents through every stage of life—from a puppy’s first grooming, to helping senior pets age with comfort and care,” said Woofie’s Co-Founder and President Amy Addington. “This anniversary is about celebrating the trust and love we’ve built with our clients and franchisees, and about the vibrant communities and special pets we’ve been honored to serve.”
Congratulations Amy, Kristine and Sherry! Check back soon for our next round of news from our members across the country!