Slate River Dog Grooming

19/08/2024

Greetings to all our wonderful clients! We wanted to let you know that we seem to be on track with Kyr being back to work in the salon post-surgery by mid Sept. We are holding off a few more weeks before making any final decisions about dates and once we do we will begin bookings quickly and in earnest, starting with the very long lists we have for Sept-Oct. There are more client requests on the Sept. list than we can accommodate so some folks will bump to October and possibly some to Nov. and we appreciate your patience while we work to catch up. Not sure yet what our strategy will be but we will likely start with nail trims and smaller dogs first and move on from there, along with dogs that we feel are in greatest need at this time and move on to the medium and larger dogs next. We will do our best to get everyone in and back on schedule as quickly as we can, with of course Kyr’s full healing and recovery a priority. If you have any questions please send us a private message. With any luck by the time we are back to work they will have also finished construction on the HWY! Thanks everyone! Enjoy this last bit of summer as we look forward to the beauty of fall and those drives out to the Slate River Valley!

25/07/2024

The always stunning ICE left his appointment today a few pounds lighter!

03/07/2024

COMMUNITY VOTES THUNDER BAY 2024 RESULTS ARE IN!
We are are so flattered to have our humble one-person salon here in the beautiful Slate River Valley share the list with these other wonderful people! Thank you to our awesome clients for your patronage and your vote of confidence! This made our day! Hats off to ALL those in and outside of the city doing their part to care for everyone's beloved fur babies!

29/06/2024

Sunday is your last chance to vote for your favourite dog groomer if you feel so inclined!

Official 2024 Community Voting Awards Platform for Thunder Bay, ON. Where the community votes for their favourites every year.

28/06/2024

Fireworks can be very scary for Fluffy or Fido. Each year, 1 in 5 pets go missing worldwide due to firework displays. As we gear up for the long weekend and Canada Day celebrations – don’t forget to keep our furry friends in mind.

Here are a few tips to keep them safe and calm:

1. Stay Indoors: Keep pets inside to prevent them from running away out of fear. Never allow pets near fireworks if staying indoors is not an option.

2. Create a Safe Space: Set up a quiet, cozy area where they can retreat.

3. Distractions Help: Play soothing music or turn on the TV to mask the noise.

4. Comfort and Reassure: Stay close and offer comfort if they seem anxious.

5. Update Information. Ensure that your pet’s microchip information is current and that they are wearing a collar with your contact info. If they do get spooked and run off this will help them get home faster.

16/06/2024

We lit a candle this week to celebrate the life of this beautiful girl who crossed over the rainbow bridge. Kyr was honoured to have a long friendship with Bella. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. She was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.

13/06/2024

We are honoured to have been nominated again this year for Community Votes Thunder Bay in the category of Best Pet Groomer.

We would love it if you would take a moment to vote for us!

Official 2024 Community Voting Awards Platform for Thunder Bay, ON. Where the community votes for their favourites every year.

10/06/2024

Hello Wonderful Clients! July bookings are now closed. Please note that the salon will be closed for the month of August until @ mid-September. We have an almost full list on the go for Sept. bookings with limited spots available and anyone we can’t get to will be added to the Sept. cancellation list or bumped to October and we’ll play catch-up that month. This is for current clients only. Please feel free to message us if you have any questions.

30/05/2024

Voting has begun! Vote for your favourite dog groomer!

Official 2024 Community Voting Awards Platform for Thunder Bay, ON. Where the community votes for their favourites every year.

29/05/2024

We imagine that when Derby crossed over the rainbow bridge on Monday that there were trumpets and a red carpet. Derby deserved it. Our hearts are breaking today for his family who loved him so much and gave him the best life ever. His passing will leave a void in many hearts and lives. Derby was one in a million. Royalty! He dedicated at least a decade of his life to being a top notch St. John’s Ambulance therapy dog and spread his special brand of love and warmth to everyone who crossed his path. Kyr had the honor of grooming Derby when she worked as a groomer in town and was overjoyed when he ‘followed’ her to her own salon in 2021. It was fitting that he was the first dog groomed in her new space and she looked forward to every time he came to see us. It was an honour to have even a small part in his care. ALL our beloved fur babies are special but we put Derby at the top of the list. We love you Derby and will miss you so very much. Sending our sincere condolences to his beloved family.

18/05/2024

Wishing everyone a happy and restful long weekend! We will be getting organized for July bookings next week and will start contacting people by the end of the month to book and confirm spots (current clients only). List is on the go for August bookings as well. If you have any questions please feel free to message us.

02/05/2024

Let's show Kyr all the love with nominations with Community Votes Thunder Bay 2024! You can find Slate River Dog Grooming on the list using the following link! Top nominees will then move on to the voting round starting May 29th! LET'S DO THIS!

Official 2024 Community Voting Awards Platform for Thunder Bay, ON. Where the community votes for their favourites every year.

25/04/2024

June bookings are now closed. Any additional June requests will be placed on our cancellation list and/or added to our July booking list. June confirmations will be sent out shortly. Current clients only. Our client roster is full. The wait list for new clients will remain open but will not be revisited until late summer-early fall. As always we are happy to answer any questions you might have, just send us a PM. The sun is shining! Have a great day everyone!

19/04/2024

TGIF! Just a heads up that next week we will begin contacting clients who have requested June appointments and those on the re-booking list. The list is long and will be more than enough to fill the June schedule to overflowing. Late comers will be put on a cancellation list and added to our July list. We need to find a few dates in June to close the salon for a few days for some maintenance and deep cleaning so some June requests may also end up being bumped to July as well. But we’ll do our best. No new clients are being added at this time. Lists are on the go for July and August booking requests as well. Keep an eye on your private messages for booking options and updates in the week ahead. Have a great weekend!

07/04/2024

We met Max for his first groom on July 28, 2022. He and his mom are leaving Thunder Bay for new horizons so today was his last salon date with us. He will be missed but we know he will go on to steal hearts where ever his journey takes him! Old and new Max fans can join his 8K+ followers his Instagram page! We'll miss you Max. Thank you Megan for entrusing us with his grooms! (Kyr & Cindy)

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04/04/2024

May bookings are now closed. Thank-you to all our wonderful clients for the bookings (and for those who reached out to be added to our wait-list) and for your patience as we juggled scheduling challenges to make it all work! Confirmations will be sent out shortly. May bookings are now closed (some nails-only spots still available) and we already have a pretty good looking list on the go for June (yup, and July and even August for those who like to plan ahead). We will take a breather from the world of scheduling for a few weeks and then get started on those June spots (current clients only at this time). If you have any questions or special requests send us a PM and we'll try our best! If you missed out on a May spot we can keep you on a cancellation list (though honestly cancellations are pretty rare). For now we will enjoy the above freezing temps and soak up that sun. Keep smiling! Peace out!

26/03/2024

Missed posting this pic last week of Sam in for his first full groom with us and thought it might brighten your day.

24/03/2024

RE-MAY-BOOKINGS
We will be starting to contact clients this week to book those May appointments. As always we will start with ‘the list’ of those who have already reached out requesting a May spot, and those with regular re-bookings. That list is pretty long. Bookings are on a first come first serve basis with a limited number of spots. Those who we can’t fit onto the May schedule will bump to June and be put on a cancellation list for May. We have lists on the go for June and July at the moment as well. As always, for inclement weather it is up to you whether you venture out or not according to your comfort level and safety should always be the priority. Re-bookings will be done at the earliest possible opportunity. I think that covers it. Feel free to message us with questions or requests (fyi we are closed Sunday and Monday so may not respond to messages right away). Think spring thoughts! Peace out.

22/03/2024

Thank you for the nomination.

Official 2024 Community Voting Awards Platform for Thunder Bay, ON. Where the community votes for their favourites every year.

17/03/2024

Stella & Stan! Double the fun! Double the cuteness! These adorable siblings are new to our Slate River Dog Grooming family and we couldn’t be happier!

08/03/2024

Feast your eyes on this stunning and perfect girl! Lindy! Always a pleasure to spend time with her.

02/03/2024

April bookings are now closed. Any additional requests for an April appointment will be placed on a cancellation list (current clients only) or added to the May list (first come first serve). Lists are on the go for those needing an appointment in May or June. Have a great weekend everyone!

29/02/2024

Waiting for mom! Living her best life, this sweet little lady came in for her first full groom with Kyr today and did amazing! An honour to be trusted with care of such a special girl. See you again soon Skye!

28/02/2024

Beautiful Bella brought her new little sister Luna for a salon visit today and she did great (well she mostly napped lol) Welcome Luna to the Caring Hands Family! See you again soon!

24/02/2024

Sweet Suzy bringing some Birthday warmth and sunshine to the salon today!

24/02/2024

15/02/2024

March bookings are now closed. Anyone else needing a March appointment will be put on a cancellation list or bumped to April. We will begin contacting those who have already requested April appointments shortly (week of the 26th) to book spots. If you haven’t reached out and need a spot for April please message us soon. They will be booked on a first come first serve basis. Current clients only. We have lists on the go for May appointment requests, and a June one started as well. If you have any questions please let us know. Peace out!

14/02/2024

THANK YOU FOR TIPPING! We do all we can to keep our grooming fees as low as possible, so tips are greatly appreciated. This month, in honour of Valentine’s Day, a portion of all tips and grooming fees received will be donated to the Thunder Bay & District Humane Society. https://www.facebook.com/tbdhs

22/01/2024

We will be starting to contact clients this week for March bookings! We also have lists 'on the go' for April & May. Current clients only at this time. Send us a PM if you have any questions. Have a great day!

18/01/2024

This is George! A sweet shy northern boy who has the bestest mom ever. We are honoured to be working with George to help him see that the grooming salon isn’t a big scary place as he builds up his own confidence as well as his trust and rapport with Kyr. Slow and steady baby steps is helping and it is these unique and beautiful clients that warm our hearts!