Natalia Okulova, business lady from the city of Perm (Ural Federal district) and the founder of Dog is Dog grooming studio and grooming business school, sent a video address to the government of Perm. She requested to include grooming salons into the list of businesses allowed to remain open during quarantine. She justified the idea explaining that grooming salons can provide their services without contacting pet owners directly. Animal taxis can pick up a pet and return it back after the treatments. In the meantime, all of the saloons, tools, and surfaces are carefully disinfected and treated with quartz. Employees wear face masks and gloves. Miss Okulova encouraged other groomers who work in the region of Perm to join her plea and together get an opportunity to keep taking care of the pets. This is especially important now, during the shedding period.
