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Teesside pet business to expand following Barclays funding

A Teesside entrepreneur today announced expansion plans for her business with funding from Barclays.

Entrepreneur Andrea Summersgill decided to set up her own business in 2011 and put her passion for dogs to good use.

She launched Paws ‘n’ Claws grooming parlour in Marske and as the business developed she also acquired some additional premises for a pet shop.

With the growth of both businesses she has now decided the time is right to purchase her own premises at The Wynd in Marske and combine both businesses on to one site.

Andrea now employs five people locally, including an apprentice as part of the Government’s apprenticeship scheme.

As well as traditional grooming Andrea also offers a unique creative grooming and doggy day care.

Owner of Paws ‘n’ Claws, Andrea Summersgill, said: “I’ve always loved dogs and so setting up the grooming parlour was an easy decision for me when thinking about going into business and becoming self-employed.

“As the business developed the pet shop became a natural progression with interest rates as low as they are I have now been able to purchase my own premises.

“It felt like a big step to make but Barclays helped with the funding and I’m delighted that I’ve not only secured the future of the business but have managed to purchase the premises with no increase on my previous monthly costs for the two leases I had.”

Business Banking Manager at Barclays, Trevor Jenkins, said: “Paws ‘n’ Claws is a great example of how to turn a passion into a successful business and it has proved extremely popular in Marske and the surrounding area.

“Andrea is well positioned to take the business to the next level and her customers now have all the services she provides on one site.”

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