Paws N Claws Grooming

04/03/2023

22/11/2022

After being abandoned, sometimes by the people you have most loved in your life, a sense of home is vital. That’s where our foster carers come in, and without them, our work would not be possible. This year, 3,552 animals were placed into foster - 45 per cent up from last year. Glenn is one of our cherished foster parents who works with special needs animals.
“During COVID, it was a big help to focus on something else rather than what was going on, being swamped by everything,” said Glenn.
Glenn is pictured with Chime, a beautiful girl who was fearful of the world. “It’s remarkable, thinking that when I went to collect her, I waited two hours for her to come to the car. She was too scared, and I was asked to return the following day.”
Slowly, Chime warmed to Glenn. “After 30 days with me, now I can take her for a walk, which she lives for. The minute I ask if she wants to go for a walk and show her the lead, we are out the door, and she loves it. For Chime, it’s the realisation that there’s no reason to be afraid of the things she’s scared of,” said Glenn.
Chime is the fifth dog Glenn has looked after for The Lost Dogs’ Home.
“The greatest challenge is giving the dog back at the end. It’s one of those things where you put in time, effort, and love. The reward from fostering far outweighs any challenges.”
Glenn said The Lost Dogs’ Home has always been part of his family.
“Growing up in the area, everyone knew about The Home. I’d been there when I was
younger and have always been a part of the area and now I am part of that work.“
''Chime is growing more confident by the day. Each day, she’s learning something new or letting something extra out. I love encouraging her to the point that she may become a foster fail,'' said Glenn.
We are thrilled to let you know that a couple of weeks after we met Glenn, he did in fact end up adopting Chime!! We wish them a very happy and long life together.

20/11/2022

Dear past and current grooming clients,

It is with both happiness and sadness that I will not be operating as a groomer any more. I will be moving interstate to tackle animal cruelty head on as an RSPCA inspector.

I truly appreciate each and every single one of you for supporting my small business, from a single like of a post, all the way to word of mouth referrals. Whether you came to me once or became one of my regulars, I will miss your beloved pets and thank you all dearly for trusting me with them- I never took that responsibility lightly.

I wish you all the very best - please cherish any good groomer you find, it is hard work and extremely physically demanding but we want to do what ever we can to help your pet look and feel good.

I will likely keep this account active for some time - I may revisit this later in my life when I travel. I am so proud of my growth and efforts, this account is my portfolio. Grooming was exactly what I needed when I needed it, it gave me self sufficiency and control over my life. It is a skill I will always have and am so glad to have.

Lots of love,
Your former groomer Haroulla.
Xx

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Atti 🥰❤️

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Lulu 💕

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Frankie 😍❤️

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Kitty 💙💙

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Sophie 💜

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📸credits to Off The Leash

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Liz Climo

04/10/2022

Miss Pookie’s lion cut 💖

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04/10/2022

Sweet senior girl Bella after a well overdue groom 🥺💖

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This post will be educational and not intended for offence.

Sometimes owners do not realise how badly their pet’s are in dire need of a groom. By brushing regularly and doing routine condition checks, I.e are you able to separate the hair with your hands? With a comb? If not and the coat looks anything like these photos it’s time to book them in ASAP.

Matting is when the hair becomes tangled and wraps around itself. It is very uncomfortable and painful for a pet. Imagine and try twisting your own hair and pull- it’s not very pleasant and the equivalent to how your pet feels.

Matting adds a lot of tension to the skin, can be very heavy, does not allow the skin to breathe, can cause sores and if left untreated can lead to infection.

Grooming simply put is not all about aesthetics. At this grooming salon, along with many others, the animal’s welfare is our priority.

Groomers are very compassionate and empathic we understand life can get in the way of our responsibilities and do not judge you. We care more about what steps you take once you acknowledge the problem. Taking action to do what is needed for your pet’s welfare and comfort is key. Keeping your pet on a routine schedule prevents this from reoccurring. If unsure how to care for your pet’s coat research or ask your groomer. We are always more than happy to help!

Remember- owning an animal is a privilege, not a right. Always treat your animals with kindness and how you would like to be treated if your places were swapped. ❤️

Lots of love,
Haroulla. 🐾

04/10/2022

Mr. grumpy Bear after a well needed lion clip. 🦁

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*** before pics are owner’s prior clipping and attempt of removing some matting

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09/09/2022

23/08/2022

Sweet girl Lily after her groom 💗🍭

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27/07/2022

Gorgeous girl Frankie was such a pleasure to groom 🥰💗 such a happy girl 😍

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27/07/2022

Baby girl Luna is not so much of baby anymore! This little bean is 8 months now 🥺❤️

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*Mum gave Luna a bit of a face cut prior*

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26/07/2022

Sweet girl Baci getting a freshen up while her poodle cut grows out (her dad prefers teddy bear style) I think she rocks both looks! ☺️💙🐶

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26/07/2022

Mr. Apollo gets his first bath and big boy groom 🥺💗

Reminder that short hair breeds still need tlc 🥰

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18/07/2022

Sister Billie also after a much needed pamper 🥰❤️

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18/07/2022

Hi all! Applogies for my lack of activity! 💗

Check out the gorgeous older lady Ella after a much needed pamper 🥰😍

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24/06/2022

Sweet boy Arnie after a bath and deshed 😍🤗

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22/06/2022

Pasha after a teddy cut 🥰

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22/06/2022

Sweet senior Maya after a bath and brush out 💗🥰

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22/06/2022

Mr. Bozley after a bath and tidy ☺️🥸

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