The Loyal Companion

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from one of our Loyal Companion clients! 🎃📦🐾

He loves when the UPS driver comes to drop off packages… so naturally, he decided to become one! 😂💛

Officially ready for his delivery route! 📦🐶

10/30/2026

Just a reminder to get your votes in and stop in with your pup today or tomorrow to get into the contest! 🐶🎃

10/29/2026

Our team had the privilege of being invited to the Grant County Humane Society board meeting last night, and we’re so grateful for the warm welcome! 🐾

We’re excited to work together on some special things for our community, including a holiday giving tree and adoption events down the road. We can’t wait to share more as plans come together!

We’ll also have a donation box at The Loyal Companion for anyone who would like to contribute. You can find all donation options at grantcountyhumanesociety.com. Every bit of support helps the animals in their care. 💜

Thank you, Grant County Humane Society, for all you do for animals in our community. We’re looking forward to what we can do together! 🐶🐱

10/28/2026

Three contestants are already in, and the Halloween cuteness is getting serious! 👻🐶

Bring your pup by our Halloween backdrop this week for their very own contest photo. Then rally your friends to leave a like or heart … the photo with the most wins!

Entries and voting close October 31. We’ll reveal the winner at our November 4 ribbon cutting, with a Loyal Companion gift basket and a featured post up for grabs. 🎁

Ready, set, spooky paws! 🐾🎃

10/27/2026

Proud to be featured on this Women In Business Spotlight & part of Platteville’s Main Street! 💜🐶

✨ Women in Business Spotlight ✨

Meet Ashley Honshel, owner of The Loyal Companion, formerly Elite Canine. Ashley and her husband, Brett, took ownership in August and are creating a welcoming place for pets and the people who love them. The team includes two dog groomers, two grooming apprentices, and two retail staff members.

Ashley has been a dog mom for 22 years, and dogs have always held a huge place in her heart. That love is at the center of The Loyal Companion, from the dog grooming experience to the thoughtfully chosen products in the shop. And while grooming is for dogs, our shelves have something for cats, too! 🐶🐱

Ashley is excited to keep growing the business and bring more holistic options and special touches to the community in the months ahead. We’re proud to celebrate Ashley and the women-owned businesses that make Platteville special! 💜

10/26/2026

A special day for The Loyal Companion! ✂️🐾

Join us for our official ribbon cutting on November 4th as we celebrate this exciting new chapter! We’re so grateful for everyone who has supported us along the way and can’t wait to celebrate with our Loyal Companion community.

📍 The Loyal Companion
📅 November 4th

Come celebrate with us! 💚

10/25/2026

We’re on Instagram, too! 💚

The Loyal Companion is now building our Instagram presence, and we have so many exciting things to share with you! From pet tips and product favorites to behind-the-scenes moments, there’s a lot to come. 🐶🐕

Follow us at . Thanks for being part of our Loyal Companion community! 🐾

10/25/2026

October is Women-Owned Small Business Month, and it feels like the perfect time to introduce myself. I’m Ashley Honshel, one of the owners of The Loyal Companion. My husband, Brett, and I took over the business in August, and this new chapter has already taught me so much.

Being a small business owner has shown me that you can be excited and a little scared at the same time. There are big decisions, long days, and plenty of figuring things out as you go. But when you care this much about what you’re building, you keep showing up and I’m so proud of how far we’ve come.

I’ve been a dog mom for 22 years, and dogs have always had a huge piece of my heart. That love is at the center of what we’re creating here: a welcoming place with dog grooming and thoughtfully chosen goodies for both dogs and cats. 🐾🐱

I’m excited for what’s ahead, too. In the coming months, I’ll be exploring more holistic options, such as pet Reiki, chiropractic care, and massage, along with special grooming upgrades to make each pup’s visit feel even more caring and personalized.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted us with your pets, stopped by the shop, shared a post, or cheered us on. Your support means so much to me. I feel lucky to be building The Loyal Companion here in our community, and I can’t wait to share what’s next. 💜🌿

10/24/2026

Tucker said he’s ready for his close-up. ✨🐾

10/23/2026

🎃🐾 Get your pups dressed up for our Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest! 👻

Bring your pup in their best Halloween costume to Sweet Treats on Main tomorrow, October 24, and we’ll snap a photo!

📸 Photos will be posted after the event for everyone to vote on their favorite.
🏆 The winner will receive a gift basket, with the winner announced October 31!

We can’t wait to see all of your spooky, silly, and adorable pups! 🐶🎃