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    Thursday, May 09, 2024

    Rescued pup gets a 'spaw' treatment in Mystic

    Christine Royer, left, trims the toenails of Fletcher, a year-old bulldog, as Chris Lamb, right, of CT Animal House, keeps the dog distracted during a "spaw" treatment Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, at My Fetching Hound pet groomer in Mystic. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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    Mystic — Fletcher got his nails done, a bath and the works Friday during a "spaw" treatment at My Fetching Hound pet groomer.

    The year-old bulldog came to CT Animal House — a Waterford nonprofit that works to end the euthanasia of adoptable dogs in pounds in the state — from the East Hartford Animal Control after being seized in a cruelty case.

    My Fetching Hound owner Christine Royer has been in the pet care business, both by herself and with others, for over 20 years in the region and opened her new shop on Williams Street two weeks ago.

    Fletcher came to visit with Chris Lamb of CT Animal House. The dog has recovered from his injuries, but Lamb still is seeking donations for a needed operation stemming from a congenital heart condition.

    Christine Royer bathes Fletcher during a "spaw" treatment Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, at My Fetching Hound pet groomer in Mystic. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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    Chris Lamb, left, of CT Animal House, Christine Royer, center, owner of My Fetching Hound, and employee Katrina Sharkey towel off Fletcher after his bath during a "spaw" treatment Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, at the Mystic pet groomer. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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    Christine Royer directs Chris Lamb, of CT Animal House, and Fletcher back to the grooming table after a bath during a "spaw" treatment Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, at My Fetching Hound pet groomer in Mystic. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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    Chris Lamb, right, of CT Animal House, snaps a photo as Christine Royer, center, owner of My Fetching Hound, and employee Katrina Sharkey set up Fletcher with a new bandana after his bath during a "spaw" treatment Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, at the Mystic pet groomer. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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