Florida shutters pet grooming businesses, but allows it in ’essential’ big box retailers’ salons

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ April 1 safer-at-home order defines “pet care” as essential and, therefore, retailers who sell pet supplies and food can remain open.

Under the governor’s broad emergency order, however, pet grooming is not defined as essential unless for veterinary needs.

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