Furry Pit Stop

31/12/2024

As we leave the Christmas celebrations behind and look forward to seeing in the New Year, I’m sure many of you will be planning this years sunny adventures and that well deserved holiday away from work. Why not book your furry friends for their own little adventure at The Furry Pit Stop. The books are now open for boarding at our very dog friendly home. We’ve received great feedback so far and we’re already getting bookings for the summer. Each stay of 5 nights or more included a complementary wash and dry in our dog grooming salon along with lots playtime, walks and cuddles which all come as standard. (Licence number: 060266)

24/12/2024

Wishing all my fluffy friends and their fabulous owners a very merry Christmas. This time last year, the Furry Pit Stop still felt like a dream. In April, I took what felt like a leap of faith, leaving my beautiful colleagues at Cohens chemist behind to setup on my own as a dog groomer. As the doors close on Christmas Eve until 6th January and I reflect upon the last 8 months, I’ve groomed 280 dogs belonging to 210 customers and completed nearly 600 grooms; crazy numbers I never would have expected. I would like to give a heartfelt thank you to each and everyone one of you. It has been my absolute pleasure meeting you all and I’m very excited by the year ahead, especially as we expand further into doggy daycare and boarding. Thank you and merry Christmas again; Annabel.

12/12/2024

11/12/2024

Cali the spaniel had her usual wash, dry & cut, as usually she was very well behaved and didn’t mind me singing Christmas songs.

Teddy the truly tremendous spaniel had a wash dry and trim followed by Rocky who came in for his very first visit and was very chilled about it.

Last but not least Memphis the Doberman, a little unsure of getting in the bath but very happy once he was in.

09/12/2024

Back today braving the elements with some beautiful breeds.

Bella the Sh*tzu fresh from her toe removing operation. She was unable to get it wet so we opted for a dry cut. Hope you are feeling better by the next time I see you Bella. X

Bertie the Cockerpoo graced us with his presence whilst he has refreshing wash and dry after his holibobs

Bella the lurcher has her first visit. She’s a good escape artist. Luckily she liked it with me so didn’t atempt it

Crazy Buddy the sprocker back for a wash, dry and tidy. Great to see him again.

05/12/2024

Archie the double doodle was first in the Furry Pit Stop this morning. He was very well behaved and stood perfectly on the table.

Cassie the Lhasa Apso x Bichon Frise came for a shorter cut than usual in hopes she stays a little cleaner during her wet, winter, walks, and I’m sure she got one of those today!!

Daisy the spaniel was a pleasure to have back, she allowed me to sing to her (which now includes Christmas songs in my repertoire), although I don’t think she was too impressed!)

And last but by no means least Tilly the Spaniel popped in to see me. As usual she was very well behaved, I always look forwards to seeing her again.

Hope you all stay warm and dry tonight.

04/12/2024

It’s a late start to the week at the Furry Pit Stop after some family time. First up, old boy Vinney the pointer had his usual wash, dry and nail trim.

Coco the cavapoo wasn’t convinced about spending so much time with me, in fact he got bored of the table and wouldn’t let me finish the groom (hence no after photo). Instead he had a great time playing around on the floor. Looking forward to seeing him again next week to finish the job I’ve started.

Rolo the spaniel came back for his usual wash, dry and tidy he enjoyed dancing around the table to the sweet sounds of my angelic singing; sorry neighbours.

28/11/2024

Ollie the Cockerpoo came back for his usual wash and cut, as usual he was very well behaved.

Izzy the Spaniel cross had he first visit. She was very relaxed and it was lovely to meet her, definitely welcome back.

Roscoe the Shar Pei enjoyed his wash and dry but wasn’t so fussed about having his nails cutting bless him.

Frankie the clever little Cocker and Coco the cute chihuahua both popped in for a nail trim.

Bonnie’s a regular and she came in for her usual wash and cut but this time she brought her little sister Elphie along. She was very nervous but Bonnie looked after her.

Finally Pug brothers Gus and Kevin came in for their usual wash, dry and de sheds.

25/11/2024

Evening all and happy Monday.

Didn’t get chance to show off these beautiful dogs on Saturday so you’re in for a double post tonight.

Cockerpoo brothers Ronnie and Max had their first visit to the FPS. Ronnie was very nervous but Max was their to look after. Winnie the French Bulldog had his routine wash and dry.

And then today, Cokerpoo sisters Marley and Willow came in for a teeth clean to make sure those pearly whites stay in tip-top condition. Reggie the puppy French Bulldog has his very first visit to a groomers. Buckie the multi-poo had lots of energy and was very excited to show me all the different ways he knew of using it during his groom. Teddy the very sweet Cockerpoo came for a little tap dance around my table and Rocco popped in for a nail trim.

A busy start to the last week of November.

22/11/2024

It’s Friday again, wishing all my customers (and anyone else who’s reading) a happy weekend. Today Bruno the boxer was first up and indeed his first visit. He was a very friendly chap who enjoyed telling me about his week.

Then it was Pepper the Bichon Frise, she’s a regular visitor and of course was as well behaved as usual. I especially loved her singing to me when I was attempting to take her photo

Last up was Seb the Cockerpoo. First time having a big boy groom with me and he was very generous with his kisses.

Also tonight we have Boris with us for a trial night before his humans go on holiday. He’s another lovable Cockerpoo, his aim tonight is to bring me as many gifts as possible mainly tennis balls, toy bones and my own shoes.

21/11/2024

Spaniel brothers Hugo and Charlie were absolutely adorable, they acted as each other’s shadows. Good fun to have in the salon and looking forwards to welcoming them back.

Vlad the Doberman was exceptionally well behaved today for his usual wash and dry, enjoyed having him come to see me.

21/11/2024

Cookie the chow chow came back for her usual wash, dry and de shed. As always she was such a good girl and sat very patiently

Katnis the shy spaniel wasn’t convinced about having a groom so we put on the TV to help relax. She soon settled down and enjoyed her time, I think she just didn’t want to talk to me.

Memphis the Doberman had his first visit to FPS, he was very friendly if a little timid. Looking forward to seeing him again. He’s only the 2nd Doberman to visit and unfortunately, I forgot to take a photo of him!

18/11/2024

Just the two dogs today and you’d be forgiven for not being able to tell them apart. Toby the little Old English Sheepdog had a scalping, and big boy Benji had a wash and dry.

It’s starting to get very busy for the boarding side of our business and who could blame me for wanting to spend even more time with your gorgeous little pooches.

15/11/2024

Apologies you missed out on my canine ramblings as it was rather a late night yesterday, the good news its a double post today. Archie the King Charles spaniel looked lovingly into my eyes whilst having a groom but needed his Mum while I cut his nails. Pepper the bichon Frise left minty French after her teeth clean, she was well behaved as always. Stanley the ultra-handsome spaniel nearly fell asleep on the table.

Today Cookie the Cavapoo was happy to be back and very well behaved.
Dougie the cavapoo had his first big boy hair cut, he got a little bored so watched my phone to keep him entertained, turns out he really likes Married at First Sight.

Roxi enjoyed another day boarding with us. She’s had two lovely walks and lots of fuss at The Oxbow.

13/11/2024

Just the one dog today, but what a dog. Elsie the Bernese Mountain dog. She’s the ultimate BFG, in fact I’m pretty sure she could be rented out for bear hugs if someone was feeling down.

12/11/2024

Since September, my grooming salon has a day off on Tuesdays so I don’t get to post. But it’s becoming business as usual for Boarding at the Furry Pit Stop. It gives me chance to thoroughly clean the salon, catch up on paperwork and a chance for planning. My only posts are updates to lovely owners about how their dogs have got on and what they’ve been up to. I love getting to write about Roxi, she’s definitely made herself at home with us and a good second choice whilst her human is away.

11/11/2024

Happy Monday friends of the Furry Pit Stop, and what a lovely-puppy start to the week with three grooms for three cuties who are all under two years old.

Dora the Cavapoo was very well behaved, Archie the Golden Retriever was borderline lazy he was so chilled, finally Oscar the eighteen weeks old Bichon Frise was lots of fun for a giddy guy in for his first groom.

Over to Boarding at the Furry Pit Stop, we have tiny Roxi who’s also not a year old yet. She’s a Bulldog cross Rottweiler and such a friendly and loving soul. As a bonus she’s a great help when trying to ascend Washfield Lane. Here’s a picture of her out for afternoon walks yesterday as of course today’s have all been in the hours of darkness!!