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By dame evedeny yrds Fir -- side lp aiiediges wwg 18 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, April 30, 1985 All in day's work for pet groomer Rascal is just not cooperating. The pint-sized poodle pooch is squirming under the firm but gentle touch , of Julie Allsop, the Julie of Julie's Pet Grooming Salon fame. Rascal is in for a shampoo and a shave, and Julie is in for a fight. Rascal eyes the pretty pooch trimmer from under canopy of bangs. Julie says, "Good dog," and grabs his muz- zle in a nose lock. Rascal digs all four paws in and stretches back, away from the humping clippers. . Julie air-dives the clip- pers, trying to clip a few locks before the dog escapes her grasp completely. One final squirm, and Rascal is free. Julie says, 'Bad dog." Rascal wags his poodle tail, does a two-step for- ward and licks the end of Julie's upturned nose. *Licking's not going to help,' she says sternly, but pets the dog anyways, and sneaks another clip or two-when he's not looking. "Not all dogs are like Rascal,' she says resignedly, holding the squirmer in a death lock, much like a dentist would to a first-time pa- tient. "He"s young and he's never been here before. He'll be better next time, you'll see. One thing's for sure, you have to have patience, especially with the little ones who have never been done. These guys have four-wheel drive." The 41 year old Prince .bert resident has groomed some 200 dogs since she set up her salon in the basement of Port Perry Pet Shop on Queen Street last January, not to mention four cats. People bring their animals to her for spruc- ing up from all over. The other day a lady called from Guelph wanting to know if Julie made house calls. Which she doesn't, but she does have a pet pick- up and delivery service, and has been known to take a matted, flea- bitten, filth-ridden beast and transform it into something that nearly resembles its breed. "If a dog is too bad, I have to cut everything off," she warns, adding, "which is why owners should look after their pet in between visits." Many people are under the mistaken impression they shouldn't get their dogs groomed during the winter months to protect the animal from cold. Unfortunately, most of those dogs are house pets and don't require thick woolly coats. And come spring, their coats are matted and messy to the point that only scissors can repair the damage. Poodles, for example, should be groomed every six months, while short- haired dogs like labs can get away with occasional baths. Even cats should be flea-bathed every once in awhile, at the same time they get their front paw-nails trimmed. Saves on furniture. And speaking of fur- niture, Julie's first breeding dog (of her own) was an Old English Sheepdog, who proved to have an excellent taste in furniture. She devoured an entire, and quite handsome, chesterfield. While good taste is a trait worth inheriting, an ap- petite for furniture is not. Julie, who was deter- mined to breed only fault-free animals, came to the wise but unhappy conclusion that the dog was a better pet than mother. She sold her to a family who, already hav- ing a mother, wanted a pet. Shortly afterwards, in an effort to boost her spirits, she attended the Sportsman's Show in Toronto. There she met, - for the first time, Dandie Dinmont Terriers--a furry breed that looks like a cross between a poodle and a collie. It - was love at first sight, and soon she had a female Dandie pup of her own. Since then, she has been breeding and show- ing Dandies and has acted as director and secretary of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of Canada. Showing Dandies means, of course, groom- ing Dandies. Julie not on- . ly learned the skill, but became recognized as an expert. She was soon: grooming not only her own dogs, but other peo- ple's as well. While operating a boarding kennel near Uxbridge, she became adept at grooming logs of all sizes, shapes and breeds. In addition to the Dandies and boarders, there has always been an Allsopp family pet in need of grooming (she now has three dogs, two cats and some rabbits). What began as an in- terest and developed in- to a passion, eventually became a full-time job for Julie. Not willing to bring professional dog grooming (and accompa- nying dogs) into her own home, she approached the folks at Port Perry Pet Shop with her ideas for a shop of her own. The thought it was great, and with an exten- sive course in all-breed grooming at For 'Dogs Only in Oshawa behind her, Julie's Pet Groom- ing Salon was in business. To arrange for an ap- pointment for your pet, you can call Julie at her salon, 985-8065 Meet Katie, an aging, panting purebred Dandie Dinmont Terrier -- who usually looks a little different once she gets out of the TTT TY Tw Ez; ------ tub, dried off and brushed. The terriers come 'to Julie's Pet Grooming Salon from all over. As the campaign winds down to voting day, New Démocrat Marg Wilbur will be stressing the need for "'real" change. Ac- cording to Mrs. Wilbur, "it's time for the changes the people want, and this time they won't be put off." Mrs. Wilbur believes that the issues that she raised in Durham York, and that Bob Rae addressed across Ontario, have evoked deep and strong feelings among voters. The response of the peo- ple to the question of 'jobs, the environment, and fair taxes" has forc- ed the other parties to take notice. This has set the tone of the whole election Mrs. Wilbur maintains. "This election is being fought on the issues that New Democrats raised. The other parties are still scrambling for policy positions." Mrs. Wilbur believes that New Democrats have established themselves as a party which is ready to fight hard, to give construc- tive leadership --- and it is leadership itself which will be the deciding fac- tor for many voters. Bob Rae has emerged from the campaign as a leader of considerable stature, Mrs. Wilbur claims. 'People generally have admired Bob for his in- telligence and creativity; but, in this campaign they have discovered "that he is also decisive and determined -- a real NDP stressing change leader." Mrs. Wilbur is an ex teacher with degrees in education and history. She was born into a political family, is the daughter of the late parliamentarian Andrew Brewin, and is political- ly knowledgeable. Manchester UCW meet by Bernice Dobson The April meeting was held in the Church on April 11th with a good Scripture was taken from Luke verses 8-48. Gwen Lamb collected the offering and was the home of Mrs. Mina Steer on May 9th. Please note change of date. attendance. dedicated by Ruby, Irene Lamb and Ruby -fallowed by prayer by OFFICE Fielding had charge of Irene. SUPPLIES program and lunch. Our president, Pat For All Your The ladies presenteda Kingstone, was in charge Requirements skit "The Woman of the business. Touching the Garment of + The hostesses served a Posy PERRY STAR Jesus" and "Amazing dainty lunch. The May 985-7383 Grace" was sung. meeting will be held at RA N-- 2S R EME M B E R IN ' - <1 rz "F NRE : 2 12t, 2 » WHEN YOU CARE ENOUGH Yo i TO SEND THE VERY DEST "ENCHANTMENT | |E-- = A Beautiful Selection of COFFEE MUGS Gift-boxed for Mom! A novel gift ... thought to make your wishes come true. '8.99 each BR CE ------ Gift Boxed - Solid Brass . iu Candle Holder Gift Baskets | with candle included 3 3 . 99 1.98 expressons of love and frendstap from my feart | 177 QUEEN ST. PORT PERRY 985. 9954 Julie Allsop and friend. What started as a hobby grew into a passion and eventually a business for a lady that treats animals the way hairdressers look after people. See story for details. _