Picture this. You’re grooming a dog and you spend an hour bathing, blow drying and clipping the fur so it’s absolutely perfect. Then, you call the dog’s owner to say, “Fluffy’s all set for pick up!” The owner says, “Great! I’ll be there in about an hour.”

So now Fluffy is sitting in a temporary cage, looking beautiful, smelling like a rose and ready to go.

But here’s the problem. Fluffy has to pee. Now. So she does, in the cage.

Yikes! Now you have pee in the cage, ruining all your gorgeous grooming work. Or do you…?

At Direct Animal, we solved the pet pee dilemma with our unique galvanized/stainless steel dog cage that includes a unique subfloor and collection pan.

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If you think dog kennels have to be sterile-looking and seriously dull, we have a surprise for you. You can easily bring a bright and cheery feel into your boarding facility or shelter with today’s colorful dog kennel panels. Color can make your team happier, your clients happier… and who knows? The pets might even be happier.

Perhaps you’d like to have kennels that complement your facility’s logo or décor. Or you’re simply ready to go from drab to delightful. Now you have oodles of options in dog kennel designs and configurations to add a pop of color in all the right places.

See how you can add a pleasing punch to your facility with the 6 color options in our Starlite dog kennel panels.

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Raise your hand if your pet business or animal shelter deals with wiggly, nervous, skittish or even unpredictable dogs and cats. They can be a real challenge, right?

Even though you carefully screen the pets under your care, sometimes dogs or cats can be nervous or spooked by noises and other situations. Or, you may not have the luxury of screening all pets for temperament before taking them in (such as in a no-kill shelter situation).

Therefore, safety is a constant concern for you and your staff… and for the animals in your care.

We understand. That’s why our space-maximizing double-stack dog kennel designs are engineered with 7 safety extras you won’t find anywhere else.

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I know I preach on the subject of quality and pricing rather often, but it’s important, especially in this economy where it’s tempting to go with the lowest bidder. I’ve…