Barking Beauties Boarding and Grooming expanding services in 2014

Pet owners going on vacation always have one task on their checklist: What do I do with my pets while on vacation?

Barking Beauties Boarding and Grooming is one of the newest locations for pets to take a vacation. Business owner and operator Delynn Miller of Newton opened her dog grooming business in 2010. She has recently added boarding services on Nov. 1 at a new location. Miller has slowly began to expand her operations since starting her boarding services, but plans on even more expansions of services after the official ribbon cutting in April.

"We hosted a pet New Year's Eve party with cupcakes, organic treats and presents for the pets, so their owners could bring in the New Year without having to worry about their pets," Miller said.

Barking Beauties has been offering monthly specials on her individual services each month.

Miller also has a gift shop for pets running, which offers food, toys, treats and clothing.

"We have a fully stocked gift shop with everything you will need to keep your pets begging to come back to Barking Beauties," said Miller. "We're always bringing in new items to keep things fresh for you and your pets."

Miller has been in the business of pet grooming for 11 years. She worked most of that time in the Des Moines area, where she grew up. She moved to Newton four years ago and opened up her business.

Barking Beauties is located at 2198 E. Fifth St. S., just behind the high school.

"It's a beautiful location, has room for pets to run around and heated floors for comfort," Miller said.

For more information about the services and rates of Barking Beauties Boarding and Grooming, call (515) 313-6155, or visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/deedeepet.