05/24/2026
And it’s official. Clark’s Pet Care has come to a close after almost 3 years in business. Since I can’t relocate all of you to Indianapolis, I have to say goodbye so we can start our new chapter.
What a journey this has been. I’m not done with entrepreneurship or even the pet industry, but I plan to take a break from it to pursue my academic and professional writing career.
To you, especially at the start, it may have been just a nail trim or potty break for the dogs. But to me, this has been life-changing.
I wanted to give entrepreneurship a try while I attended Purdue University Fort Wayne.
I wanted to meet the needs of our rural community and make pet care accessible to all.
I wanted to help pets feel more comfortable at home, and more confident with the nail trim process. I wanted to make life easier for you and your family.
I created Clark’s Pet Care with many goals in mind.
In this photo, you may just see a selfie of me, but you don’t see all of the goals YOU helped me achieve.
If you looked through my camera roll, you would see my college graduation photos, keys to our new home in Indianapolis, my acceptance letter to Butler University, two cats that are fed and cared for, and our 3rd wedding anniversary photos.
And photos cannot capture all of the ways I have grown as a professional.
Truth is, when you support a small business, you are actively supporting a family within your very own community. You are investing in someone’s future and meeting their current needs.
That’s what you all did for me.
I hope you continue to do this for others as long as you are able. Please know you have inspired me to do the same.
I’m sad to be leaving you all, but I am excited for our new chapter. I’m going to miss you all, but of course I will never forget any of you. Every pet will be a part of my memory and every one of you have taught me something about the world.
This business has taught me many things about myself. That is worth way more than $16.
Please stay in touch. This page will stay open so you can access me on messenger anytime, especially as you and your pets navigate this new transition. Sending you and your families—furry and human—all my love. Always.
Thank you for everything.
Sincerely,
Belle / Danny / Owner of Clark’s Pet Care
❤️🐾