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Monday 6:30am - 6pm Tuesday 6:30am - 6pm Wednesday 6:30am - 6pm Thursday 6:30am - 6pm Friday 6:30am - 6pm Saturday 8am - 3pm

Grateful Pets

Grateful Pets is the premier dog training, and dog day care facility in St. Louis. In Soulard, close to Benton Park and Lafayette Square!

Dog & Cat Grooming, Dog Training, Dog Day Care
Husband & Wife Owned/Operated

10/31/2025

Too cute to spook! Happy Howl-o-ween from our pack 🎃🐾 We hope your day is filled with lots of treats!
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10/29/2025

Llini Lykins passed peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at home surrounded by her pack. Llini was a good girl. Whether you knew her as the dog on the top bunk in her spot behind the front desk at Grateful Pets, or if you knew her well enough to love on her and learn how she demanded you to keep the loves forever coming, she had her way of winning people over.

Rebecca and I adopted Llini from a rescue group in Southern Illinois nearly 15 years ago to accompany me at The Tom Rose School. We thought she looked like a miniature chocolate lab. She was an onery and stubborn little pup. Llini was the type of dog who didn’t chase trophies or titles. She was proud of doing things her way. Llini wasn’t driven to be the best, she simply knew what she wanted (usually food or loves) and always found a way to get it.

After graduation, Llini worked with me every day and loved the training-dog-life at Kennelwood. During our first year there, she gained 10 pounds from the amount of treats she convinced co-workers to throw her way! We started playing Chuck-It on our lunch breaks to help her regain her girlish physique.

Then came her matriarchal role at Grateful Pets. Llini loved to put dog owners at ease by demonstrating that trainer’s dogs don’t have to be perfect. She was infamous for bouncing on the edge of her climb bed - constantly pushing the limits - yet not breaking her command. Showing off her world-class food drive and keen sense of smell, Llini was signaling that she was ready to clean up the remaining treats from my training lessons.

There was a quiet pride in how she moved through life: steady, self-assured, and immune to the pressures of proving herself to anyone else. Day in and day out, Llini did her best to make sure others realized it’s okay not to be perfect. What a valuable life lesson for us all!

Llini witnessed the highs and lows of Bec and I raising two babies and opening a business. She helped our family achieve many of our life goals. Llini taught us things about dogs we didn’t know we needed to learn, including: dogs can be raised together from pups and still not be able to cohabitate; over-exposure to something as ubiquitous as clover plants can create severe dermatitis; bee stings can quickly cause anaphylactic shock; dogs can be allergic to routine vaccines and can have adverse reactions to anesthesia. We will be eternally grateful to Llini for providing us with the opportunity to learn from these experiences.

We should always remember that dog ownership comes with the caveat of expected heartache, and our beloved pets certainly never live long enough. It is our job as pawrents to provide for them the best we can throughout their lives and, especially, at the end, when they need us most.

Cheers to all who gave my ol’ girl, Llini, the attention, love, and treats she deserved throughout her long and eventful life.

Rest in peace, Llini girl…until we meet again.

~Richard

10/25/2025

It’s not too late to register for Grateful Pets’ Pet First Aid & CPR course on November 8! 🩹🐶🚑

Register today for the 8-hour course and learn how to provide life-saving care for a pet in the event of an emergency! All participants will receive a 2-year certification and lunch will be provided. Registration is $200 and you can sign up by calling (314) 405-8420
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10/22/2025

Miss Lou stopped by for a well deserved spa day and she is looking gorgeous as ever! 🛁🤩
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09/28/2025

🐾🩺 Pet Parents & Pet Pros!

Are you prepared for a pet emergency? Join us for our Pet Tech Pet First Aid & CPR Course, taught by certified Pet Tech instructor, Rebecca! 🐶🐱

✅ Learn life-saving skills
✅ Hands-on training
✅ Pet CPR, choking, bleeding, & more
✅ Ideal for pet owners, groomers, sitters & pet lovers!
📅 November 8, 2025 | 📍 Grateful Pets
🎟️ Limited spots available — reserve yours today!
📞 Call (314) 405-8420 with questions or to reserve your spot!
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09/23/2025

From scruffy to fluffy! 🐾✂️ Swipe to see the transformation magic on Mr. Howie! ✨
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09/14/2025

🐾 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🐾

Win a FREE **Kuranda Dog Bed** for your pup! 🎉

We’re celebrating all the good dogs who love to CLIMB — whether it’s on a dog bed, a log in the park, or their favorite chair.💁‍♀️🐶

Here’s how to enter:

📸 Snap a pic of your dog in a “climb” – creative interpretations welcome!
📲 Post it on your feed and TAG us Make sure you are following us!
❤️ The photo with the MOST likes by Sunday, September 21st at 11:59pm wins!
🐾 Dog must have completed the Grateful Pets training program with Richard

💡 Pro Tip: Think outside the bed!

🏆 Winner gets a brand new Kuranda Bed – perfect for elevated lounging.

Let the climbing begin! 🐕⛰️
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09/12/2025

Come visit Grateful Pets this Saturday, September 13th from 2-5pm at the Cherokee Market located at Carnegie Park on the corner of Indiana and Utah! We can’t wait to see you there!
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09/10/2025

Your pup deserves a Grateful Pets pawdicure! 🐾💅🏼

Nail care is one of the most important ways to help keep your pup happy and healthy! All Grateful Pets grooming appointments include nail filing. Additionally, Bren is thrilled to provide daily nail services for clients Mondays through Fridays! Simply ask for a pawdicure at daycare drop off, or call (314) 405-8420 to schedule an appointment!
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08/29/2025

Labor Day weekend is here! As a reminder, we’ll be closed Saturday, August 30th and Monday, September 1st. Thank you for your continued support and wishing you and your pups a safe and fun holiday! ❤️🐾💙
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1716 South Broadway
St. Louis, MO
63104

Opening Hours

Monday	6:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	6:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	6:30am - 6pm
Thursday	6:30am - 6pm
Friday	6:30am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 3pm

Telephone

+13144058420

Website

http://GratefulPetsSTL.com/

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