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For all creatures great and small BEST Friends Pet SuperCentre welcomes pets and owners to wander the aisles and browse the extensive range of pet goods, talk to the inhouse experts and check out the fabulous dog grooming facilities, Our Vet open 7 days, a puppy preschool and more. Store manager Jenny Shoobert says Best Friends is designed to welcome families to shop with their pets. “When pets come in with their families it completely changes the shopping dynamic,” Jenny said. “Not only is it more fun and an opportunity to socialise your pet, but also the Best Friends team is able to more effectively tailor solutions when they see your pet. “Best Friends guarantees the best prices on pet goods in Mornington with a Best Price Promise policy and customers can join the VIP Pet Care Club and get 10 per cent off all premium dog and cat food, plus heaps more everyday specials. “It’s not just about retail therapy however. Your best friend can also be treated at the state-of-the-art dog grooming salon. “Fully trained, professional groomers pamper your best friend in comfort and safety. Large viewing windows let you watch the transformation as it happens. Open seven days, book now to let your dog
Feathers and fur: Store manager Jenny Shoobert and resident vet Dr Stephanie Gore with a couple of their friends. Picture: Cameron McCullough
experience the best grooming service in Mornington. “We have a full service Our Vet pet hospital open seven days with expert staff passionate about keeping your pet in the best of health and focused on preventative care. “With every appointment you get a tailored VetMap report that you can share with the family, which outlines how your pet is tracking against key health markers from teeth to coat to body shape and weight and how you can best care for your best friend. “Best Friends is all about responsible pet ownership. There is a puppy preschool in store that runs weekday afternoons and on weekends at
$50 for a five-week course. “We have everything a pet could ever want or need but when coming to acquiring a new cat or dog, our philosophy is Think Adoption First™. “Best Friends does not and never has sold cats and dogs but has a successful partnership with the Lost Dogs Home. “We are proud to have already rehomed 2000 cats as part of this program. “Making adoption a great option to find your newest friend.” Best Friends Pet Care Centre, corner Bungower Rd and Nepean Highway, Mornington. Details: 5971 0600. Our Vet: 5971 0655. www.bestfriendspets.com.au
Lots happening at Santa’s Place SANTA’S Place in Moorooduc hasn’t been taking it easy since Christmas. It has been a hive of activity with worker-elves getting all manner of things accomplished. Judy Reaper said: “Santa’s Place is pleased to announce we now have a liquor licence and will be able to serve alcohol.” “Our popular coffee shop will be back again this year, with some great improvements. It is family friendly,
and has a mother’s room. It also has disabled access.” Christmas will come around fast, and Santa’s Place is kicking off the run-up with a July sale, right through the month.“There will be big discounts on everything, so get in early and save. “There will be new stock arriving every week between now and Christmas, and new sale items during the entire six-month period. “As usual, the shop is a hotbed of ideas on how you can
decorate your home, so come in and get inspired. “If you are looking for special or unique items, come in early and give our friendly staff time to source the items to your requirements.” Santa’s Place is on the corner of Moorooduc Highway and Bentons Rd in Moorooduc. The phone number is 5978 8500. Visit on the web at www. santasplace.com.au
It’s not a new fire levy, it’s a fairer fire levy. On 1 July 2013, as recommended by the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission, the Victorian Government is replacing the old fire services levy with a fairer system. Rather than being added to insurance premiums, the levy will now be collected with council rates. This means all property owners contribute a fair share to the Country Fire Authority or the Metropolitan Fire Brigade. The levy is a fixed charge of $100 for residential properties and $200 for non-residential properties, plus a variable charge based on the property’s capital improved value. All funds will go towards supporting Victoria’s fire services. GST and stamp duty charged on the old levy have been removed and, for the first time, eligible pensioners and veterans will receive a $50 concession. These reforms will save households and business around $100 million a year.
firelevy.vic.gov.au
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