Island Tails Grooming Salon

08/13/2025

✨🏆 Platinum Winner – Best Pet Grooming in Cape Breton 🏆✨

I’m beyond grateful to share that Island Tails Grooming Salon has been voted the Platinum Winner for Best Pet Grooming in Cape Breton!

When I opened my doors just a year and a half ago, I never could have imagined the love, trust, and support I would receive from this community. Every wagging tail and happy client has made this journey so rewarding.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you to my amazing clients (both the two-legged and four-legged kind) for trusting me with your pets, for your kind words, and for taking the time to vote. Your support means everything to me as a one-woman business.

Here’s to many more years of pampering your furry family members! 💛🐾

- Aurora
Island Tails Grooming Salon

08/01/2025

Official 2025 Community Voting Awards Platform for Cape Breton, NS. Where the community votes for their favourites every year.

07/25/2025

🐾Breed of the Month! Ft. Blue🐾

Cocker Spaniels are affectionate, intelligent, and energetic dogs known for their long, floppy ears and soulful eyes. Originally bred as hunting dogs, they’re now beloved family companions thanks to their gentle nature and friendly temperament. They thrive on attention, enjoy being around people, and do best with regular exercise and grooming to keep their beautiful coats healthy and tangle-free.

Cocker Spaniels require regular grooming to keep their coats healthy and free of mats. Their long, silky fur needs frequent brushing, ideally several times a week, and professional grooming every 4–8 weeks. Regular ear cleaning is also essential, as their floppy ears can trap moisture and lead to infections. Keeping their coat trimmed, especially around the feet and sanitary areas, helps maintain hygiene and comfort.

07/24/2025

Island Tails Grooming Salon has been nominated again for the 2025 CommunityVotes Cape Breton Awards in the Pet Grooming category! 🐾✂️

I’m incredibly honored and grateful for your continued support!

🗳️ You can vote here once per day:

https://capebreton.communityvotes.com/2025/03/pet-and-pet-care/pet-grooming

Every vote counts and means the world to me. Thank you for trusting me with your furry family members, I wouldn’t be here without YOU! 💖🐶

Official 2025 Community Voting Awards Platform for Cape Breton, NS. Where the community votes for their favourites every year.

07/01/2025

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Important announcement! Please share!

While in Toronto my personal phone got stolen 😭. I had to add my personal number to my work phone and in the process a lot of my business messages from last week/over the weekend got lost.

If you were trying to contact me about appointments please re send your message.

Thank you so much for understanding!

06/04/2025

🐾Breed of the Month ft: Jenu🐾

Boxers are energetic, playful, and full of personality! Known for their expressive faces and boundless enthusiasm, Boxers are loyal family dogs who love to be involved in everything. They’re intelligent, protective, and great with kids, making them wonderful companions. Boxers do best with regular exercise and lots of love. They thrive in active homes and are happiest when they’re part of the action!

Boxers have short, smooth coats that are low-maintenance, but they still benefit from regular grooming! Routine baths, nail trims, ear cleaning, and brushing help keep their skin healthy and reduce shedding.

06/03/2025

🌈 Happy Pride Month from Island Tails! 🐾

My salon is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for all. Bigotry, hate, and homophobia have no place here—only kindness, respect, and wagging tails! 🐶🌟

To all my LGBTQ+ clients, friends, and allies: you are seen, valued, and so loved. Thank you for being part of the pack. Let’s celebrate Pride with open hearts, colorful vibes, and maybe a few rainbow bandanas. 😉

04/20/2025

Some-bunny is ready for Easter!🐰

Nyla’s hopping in to wish all our pawsome pals a tail-waggin’, treat-filled Easter!💐

Love from Island Tails Grooming Salon!

04/10/2025

🐾Breed of the Month! Ft Lola🐾

Labrador Retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in the world, known for their friendly nature, intelligence, and loyalty. Originally bred as fishing and hunting dogs in Newfoundland, they are natural swimmers with a love for water.

Labs are highly trainable, making them excellent service dogs, therapy animals, and family companions. Their gentle temperament and playful energy make them great with children and other pets, while their eagerness to please ensures they thrive in active, loving homes.

Labrador Retrievers have a short, dense double coat that sheds year-round, with heavier shedding in the spring and fall. Regular brushing—at least once or twice a week—helps manage shedding and keeps their coat healthy by distributing natural oils. Their water-resistant coat can trap dirt and odors, so monthly baths or as needed will keep them fresh and clean.

04/08/2025

All clients will be contacted to reschedule. Stay safe everyone!

04/04/2025

📣 Important Announcement 📣

03/31/2025

🚨 Closed Today Due to Illness 🚨

Unfortunately, I’m down with the flu and won’t be open today. I’ll also be slow to respond to messages, but I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. Thanks for your patience and understanding!

Stay healthy, and I’ll see you all soon! 🐾