In a location shuffle in downtown Reed City, Fur Babies Pet Care will move one door down to allow a new barbecue restaurant to occupy the former Nestlé Inn location.

Fur Babies’ new location will be at 205 W. Upton Ave., and the barbecue restaurant, reportedly named ‘Down to the Bone’, will move into the building at 203 W. Upton Ave.

According to Fur Babies owner Nadine Sarabia, she was approached by the prospective restaurant owners in early September.

“The idea to bring back a restaurant in the historical ‘Nestlé Inn Cafe’ location has always been a dream of the property owner,” Sarabia said. “I too have always wanted to see the return of another local place of gathering, especially Maybelle's Place. With that always in mind, the property owner and my team built the current salon around the existing restaurant equipment that was left behind from previous owners. It has always been a dream of the community to see this come to fruition."

Sarabia said she expects her business to complete the move by Monday, Oct. 6. According to restaurant owner Jon Greer, the barbecue restaurant is about “a month and half out” from potentially opening.

“Without the help of the community, I would not be able to pull off this move,” Sarabia said. “Many clients, many friends, many people who don't even have pets have stopped in to encourage and to offer helping hands. It brings so much excitement and confidence that we can succeed in this transition.”

After the move, Sarabia said the pet salon will initially operate at half capacity with a temporary wash station. The business is fundraising for a new furnace and plans to add kennels for doggy day care.

“I am also considering Pet Wash Sundays. Offering the salon to pre-booked appointments to those who have the need to wash their own pets in a private setting with all the convenience of the pet salon.”

On the barbecue restaurant’s side, Greer said they are still working on the new location and will provide details soon.