10 Questions For Saratoga Pet Salon Owner Toni Webster

Saratoga Pet Salon, 14440 Big Basin Way, suite 10, is owned and operated by San Jose resident Toni Webster, a professional pet groomer. The business was formerly owned by Erin Bane, who sold it to Webster this past April. The shop, formerly called The Pawsh Pet Boutique, used to be an animal pet store and a dog grooming service. Webster said the grooming part of the operation was stronger than the retail portion of it. Bane owned the shop for three years. The store still has some leftover pet merchandize for sale, but Webster said she's only focusing on providing pet grooming services to the public. She mostly works on dogs and cats, but also does nail trimming on birds, lizards and rodents. Grooming services take care of a pet's bath, nails, ears, glands and trim. The business' hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. until last pet is groomed Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Details: 408-867-2974.

Saratoga Patch: What did you dream of being as a kid?

Toni Webster: A veterinarian. I love animals.

Patch: How does your personality play into your business?

Webster: I'm outgoing and a happy person. I like working with customers and their pets.

Patch: At what moment did you decide to open a business?  

Webster: This year. I worked here for a year and when the previous owner told me she wanted to sell the business, I got it.

Patch:  What inspired you?  

Webster: The outcome of it and the joy I feel after providing my services. Making the customers feel good after getting their pets nicely groomed.

Patch: Describe the biggest challenge of owning a business in Saratoga?

Webster: There are none. I'm very happy here. I've been very busy.

Patch: Describe the best thing about owning a business in Saratoga?

Webster:  There are a lot of dogs in this area. I have clients from Los Gatos and Campbell.

Patch: What is one thing you would never change about your business?

Webster: The location. I love it here.

Patch: What is your business' greatest asset? 

Webster: Me. I'm the only groomer in this town.

Patch: What is your favorite spot in town?   

Webster: I love being next door, The Barn Owl. I also love Saratoga Village.

Patch: What's one thing the community should know about you?

Webster: I love people's animals just like they do. My number one priority is to make people's pets look and feel wonderful and to give my clients the best service possible.