Barks & Bubbles 2 U

27/08/2022

This is a bitter sweet post.
I have been offered a position in a career I have wanted for more than a decade which I have accepted.
I will be starting my new role from 12th September and will be selling my business that I love so deeply.
I will no longer be grooming on a weekday after 8th sept and I will continue grooming my already fully booked Saturday’s until end of October or unless I sell my business before that.
I am ideally wanting to sell to another groomer who will continue grooming in this area but this may not be the case.
I am sorry for any inconvenience and it has been an absolute pleasure meeting every single one of my clients and their amazing pets.

17/06/2022

Good evening, I have had a couple of spots become available on Tuesday 21st and Tues 28th if anyone wants their dog groomed.

*NOTE: I am still only grooming from my home in cobbitty *

05/05/2022

EDIT:
We are all not seriously injured, just Shaken up.

This past Sunday my family and I were involved in a car accident. As a result of the other car driver’s negligent driving, my car has been written off.
It is with great sadness that I have come to the decision due to our financial situation we are not in a position to purchase a towable vehicle.
This means that as of Thursday 12th May I will no longer be able to groom in a mobile capacity.
I will only be grooming in my trailer from my house in cobbitty for the near future. I sincerely apologise to all my clients for this inconvenience and I understand if coming to my home is not an option for you and you will need to find another groomer.

Regretfully,
Mel

09/04/2022

I love my job

17/03/2022

As the weather starts to get colder this brings in the floof season. If your dog is one of the ones that you would like to keep a longer length during the colder months. Now is the time to start maintaining your dogs coat between grooming sessions, this means brushing your dog daily and if you are unable to maintain between your regular grooming schedule then you may need to book a maintenance groom between sessions.

15/03/2022

24/02/2022

Another month of puppies.
Still forgetting to take after photos of so many dogs 🤦‍♀️

22/01/2022

Some January puppies looking fresh

20/01/2022

Hi, just a courteous message to let all my clients know that I am fully booked until minimum of 20th February.
Unfortunately due to postponements as clients are isolating due to covid and having to reschedule at a later date over the past 3 weeks, this has pushed my availability right back.
Please be patient as I try to fit everyone in where I can.
Also my waiting list is very long for any future postponements.
Thank you
Melinda

24/12/2021

Merry Christmas to everyone. My family and I wish you all a safe and happy holiday

18/12/2021

Another week of funny Christmas photos

17/12/2021

Good afternoon everyone,
Just a notice announcement that as of January 2022 I will be increasing my services by $5 per dog.
New prices range:
* bath and care starting from $40
* full grooming starting from $80
* deshedding bath and brush starting from $65
* hygiene tidy starting from $65
*bath and towel dry only starting from $30
Nail trims only will remain $15

**** please note that if you were on a special price arrangement with me, the increase will be $5 on top of your original price ******

Thank you for your continued support,
Melinda

11/12/2021

Getting into the jolly spirit 🎅 🎄

04/12/2021

It’s that time of year where I get to enjoy making them look Jolly.

04/11/2021

Sorry for being super quiet on my page. It’s been crazy at the moment.
Here are a few dogs I have not forgotten to take photos of over the past month or so.
Thank you all for your continued support and patience.

27/09/2021

December 11th and onwards is completely booked out.
Sorry for anyone who have not yet booked in.

27/09/2021

I am trying very hard to get back to everyone. Just a courtesy message to let everyone know I have very limited Saturdays between 18th oct and December. I will not be able to do monthly or fortunately bookings on a Saturday until the new year.
Thank you for your patience at this time.

27/09/2021

As the new road map for the easing of restrictions was released today. I will be making mobile bookings from 18th October.
I ask for your further patience as I book in the dogs on my waiting list, I will be booking in the dogs in the “most need” who could not come to my house as a priority first.
Thank you all again 🥰

19/09/2021

we are getting one step closer to freedom. With slight easing of restrictions, unfortunately the "authorised worker" list will not be changing neither are the travel permits. this mens I am still unable to be mobile and only able to groom from infront of my house in Cobbitty for the dogs who need it for medical, hygiene or immediate animal welfare reason. Thank you again for your patience and im hoping to be mobile very soon.

20/08/2021

Definitely another blow to us small businesses that are not eligible for government hand outs or financial support.
****** LOCKDOWN EXTENDED UNTIL THE END OF SEPTEMBER *****
I am still only able to groom from infront of my house in Cobbitty for those needing it for medical, hygiene or immediate animal welfare reasons. As per the ‘essential worker list’

Number 5, last point

https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/authorised-workers

I am sorry to those who cannot bring their dogs to me.

Thank you all again for your support during this time.

04/08/2021

Good afternoon everyone. It’s getting to the busy end of the year. Just to let you know I book out pretty quickly in December. If you know you are wanting your puppies groomed before Christmas, definitely book in now as spots are limited.
Hope everyone is staying safe 😀

28/07/2021

Absolutely delightful news (not) that the nsw lockdown has officially been extended for another 4 weeks. As previously mentioned I am still unable to be mobile and only offering grooming from my house to the dogs who need grooming for health/wellbeing reasons as directed from Narellan police.
If you are booked in within the next 4 weeks I will be messaging you to postpone or book in at my house if needed.
I am incredibly frustrated and disheartened by this news and I really appreciate all of your support during this time.

20/07/2021

Who doesn’t love a good transformation Tuesday

17/07/2021

I have been getting many mixed messages. I was told from Narellan police that I cannot go to client’s homes but they technically can come to me on the street not inside my home.
Service NsW says I can groom if it is for the health of the animal. Number 16 of the essential workers list.

https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/authorised-workers?fbclid=IwAR2gcHY1ZBJkXQbIA9BfREULFLH2H1qgWJZSDQkP3o802Qem5_jWtgNNpaI

As I have no contact with clients and disinfect my trailer after every use I am in the “grey” area and ok to groom from home.

Hopefully this helps ease my clients minds.

The list of workers authorised to travel outside the local government area they live in if they are required to leave home for work.

17/07/2021

Small businesses just can’t catch a break. After being put into mandatory lockdown for the past week from the Oran park Woolworths case I now have to “cease” working until the lockdown gets lifted.
I will offer the grooming services from my home in the meantime.
I will message anyone booked in for grooming between now and 30th to offer to come to my house or postpone their booking.
I’m really sorry for this inconvenience for all my clients and I appreciate all your support through this tough time.

08/07/2021

Another busy 2 weeks in the trailer, Here are a few of the grooms I have done. I don’t have photos of all my grooms as I keep forgetting to take photos 🤦‍♀️

29/06/2021

We are Covid Safe and will require our QR code to be scanned uppon arrival.

29/06/2021

Hi all,
I have just found out another mobile grooming is servicing the same area with the same name as my business name. Just letting you know I am not associated with the other groomer’s business and i am still running solo.
I am all for promoting other groomers and I am happy to share this area.

24/06/2021

It’s been an jam packed month trying to play catch up since being on leave. Thanks to everyone for your patience while I try to fit you in.
Just a reminder I groom in my trailer on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

****At this stage I am fully booked out on Saturdays until 2nd weekend in August****

Here are just a few of the grooms I have done this past month

23/04/2021

Who likes the fresh new renovated exterior? Still a few little things still to do but it’s coming along nicely.
Before and After ❤️

22/04/2021

Good news!!!!!
I am aiming to be mobile again from Tuesday 18th May. I will be grooming Tuesday's, Thursday's and Saturdays. I am going to start taking bookings from now to fill in these spots as I have been getting a lot of enquires on my return date. (get in early).

I am also offering for those willing to come to my house some earlier days, as I will be doing trial days with my baby in the trailer with me from next Tuesday 27th. Message me if you have a small dog and are willing to come to me.

20/03/2021

Little Charlotte arrived on Friday. Mum and Bub are doing very well. My family and I are in absolute love with her. I am enjoying the one on one time and hoping for a quick recovery. Hoping all is well and ready for me to come back to grooming in May for you all.
Thank you once again for your continued support and loving wishes.
Mel xx

06/01/2021

Just a little update, I am almost completely booked out in January for grooming. I have very limited spots available for only the smaller dogs in February as it is in the final few weeks of my pregnancy. ( February bookings could be cancelled at anytime if the baby decides to come earlier). I will be going on leave from late February to May at this stage. If you need to make a booking before I go on leave please do so now.
Thanks
Mel 🥰

24/12/2020

Merry Christmas from my family to yours. I hope everyone stays well and has a safe holiday season.
Thank you for all your continued support ❤️🙏
Here are just a few of the grooms I have done in the past couple of weeks

12/11/2020

Good afternoon,
Just keeping you all posted. I am fully booked between now and 3rd December. I am also ALREADY FULLY BOOKED FROM 13th Dec to 24th dec. If you know you pup/dog is due for grooming in December and you have not booked in yet. Now would be the time. I only have a few spots left and they are fully up very quickly. I dont want anyone to miss out or be disappointed.
Thanks, Mel 😁

10/10/2020

Another post!
Just letting all my wonderful clients know that I am pregnant with my 2nd child, due in March.
This pregnancy is very high risk and has complications. I ask if you have a large dog that needs help into my trailer or bath, could you please book in on a day that your home to help me as lifting is not recommended for my pregnancy.
Thank you,
Mel

10/10/2020

Hello lovely clients and fur babies, just keeping you posted on availability’s. My next available booking is not until 5th Nov. if you are wanting a groom/ bath in the following weeks, please book in soon as I don’t want anyone to be disappointed.
Thanks Mel.

24/09/2020

Edited:
Hello to my wonderful clients and puppies. I have been flooded with bookings lately and I am still booking out pretty quickly. At this stage I am booked out until Tuesday 20th oct. if you are wanting a groom in the weeks following I would suggest to book in soon before all the available spots get taken