⭐️Important Covid Update⭐️
We have received advice from Defra via CSFG today that we must follow the timeline for non-essential business reopening unless there is a government directive issued specifically for dog groomers in the meantime. This means our date for reopening is “not before” April 12th.
We welcome the clarity although we were obviously hoping for 29th March. We will wait until nearer the time to start the mammoth project of booking everyone in as the date is still subject to review and contacting people is a major task in itself.
We understand the critical nature of our work and in many cases it is essential for welfare. Our areas strict interpretation of how to define welfare poses an impossible legal position for us as we cannot make a judgement that is safe in their eyes without breaching the basic safety protocols. Many councils have had the same approach. Some have left open to our judgement. Our number one goal is to keep people safe at this time and the success of the lockdown, particularly in the Forest of Dean, is admirable so the situation for pet owners is very much a two edge sword.
However, we are able to do vet referrals at this time so if you feel it is an emergency any official letter or email from a vet requesting we attend to your dogs grooming needs will get you an immediate appointment.
We look forward to giving all your beloved pets their spring cleans (we promise to do our best to make them look pretty/handsome as much as the matting permits) and having a sunny, warm enjoyable summer with long dog walks in the evenings.
Heres Charlie making the most of the early spring breeze on his walk.
Well I admit it. I hate not working. I Love my job dearly and feel lost thinking that I won’t be there until the Lockdown is lifted. However seeing my two Apsos playing in the sun really lifts my spirits so I urge everyone to take the time given to them and enjoy all the good things you can. For all the hardship there are a handful of gifted moments to treasure.
Snippets would like to wish all of its customers a very very Happy New Year and wish everyone the best for the new decade.