WAGAcarer Dog Grooming & Services

13/04/2025

If you are waiting on an appointment please contact me. I'm still working on my May diary but if you think your dog is due April and you haven't got a date please let me know. I don't want to miss anyone as my head is all over place

I've still not been able to grive properly for Digger and I've not even looked at ordering all the memorial items and jewellery as I'm waiting for Emma's ashes.

T H A N K Y O U
Thank you to everyone that has been there for me, comforted me during Diggers illness.

All the flowers, cards, messages, memorial items and Easter Eggs for the kids are very much appreciated. You are all so caring and kind and mean the world to me. All your dogs have given me so much comfort, love, cuddles and kisses. It's like they know....

I have never seen a flower spray as big and beautiful as this. So pretty, bright and colourful. Emmas parents have them at home, displayed on a huge window sill inside their home 💗

⚠️ I have started working on the front garden as a distraction so please be careful where you walk. I may have to change access point but if this is case I will message and meet you out back ⚠️

05/04/2025

Every day I miss you my boy
Miss your cuddles and kisses so much 💔

This video was inbetween clients. This is why I needed everyone to be on time. I used to leave the music channel on to keep him company as always felt guilty leaving him to work.

I will be working on my diary over the weekend.

Trying to keep busy, I have so many emotions right now and feel I'm unable to grieve and sort the memorial things we had planned for Digger.

My best friends funeral is on Monday but we still don't have closure. Hopefully further investigation will bring this but it will be a long wait

Thanks for all your love and support and those that have reached out

01/04/2025

Just wanted to pop on to let everyone know that I will be working this week to try keep my mind occupied.

Please make drop offs and picks ups quick please so I can try keep my emotions under control and get through the days quickly.

Losing Digger and my best friend at the same time is having a huge impact on how I feel day to day. Some days I'm like a zombie with no emotions and other days I'm crying constantly.

I feel like I can't grieve for my boy properly with everything that's going on then that makes me feel so guilty

We have decided not to go away at Easter as the funeral is 2 days before so we have postponed our holiday.

I will still be taking Easter off to spend with family. With everything going you might find your April/May appointments are 2 weeks later than your dogs normal schedule. I'll be working on my diary this week. So behind 😩

I'm playing catch up at the moment so thanks for your understanding.

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21/03/2025

Not only did we lose our boy Digger, my companion, and best friend on Wednesday, but yesterday afternoon, my heart was shattered beyond repair.   Another huge loss that has hit so hard. Our family is devastated

My best friend, Auntie, to our kids, my one true friend who has always had my back, my partner in crime of many decades went into cardiac arrest and died yesterday afternoon 🤍 💔

Not sisters by blood but sisters at heart

I'm not sure how to deal with this amount of grief and sadness

⚠️ If you have an appointment next week, I'll be in touch to confirm if it will be going ahead. I don’t know if I can return to grooming right now

Our boy should be back home today 🤍

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17/03/2025

Some of you have seen my post about moving dogs from Wednesday and have messaged to check if Digger is okay 🥰

Sadly, our boy will be going to sleep on Wednesday at home. We will have some time with him, and then the crematorium will come for him early evening. This is to also allow Ginny closure, so she knows he's passed over the rainbow bridge

Since my post about showing pain above his other eye, it hasn't gotten any better. This is the first time he's shown us that he's in pain. He's been himself right up to this point, I'm so grateful he's given us this extra time, and we will forever be grateful for the unconditional love he's given us all 💞

Life won't be the same without you, my boy 🌞

This photo is from today. As you can see, the mass is starting to move over.

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15/03/2025

H A R V E Y 🥰

Teeth cleaning is so important to maintain a healthy mouth 🪥🦷

If you would like this added to your dogs' grooming, then please feel free to ask about our oral care plan

This service does not replace any veterinary care. Regular checks with your vet are still important as dogs could still need teeth removed, just like us humans 🐶

LOVE & WOOFS
WAGAcarer 🤍

14/03/2025

Thank you, Harvey and family, for donating some toys to our boy Digger

He loves them ❤️

Look at him with his can of pop 🥤🥰

13/03/2025

⚠️Wed 19th March⚠️

If you have an appt this day can you please let me know if you can change to 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th or 18th

06/03/2025

Any dog walkers that use this area, please respect the owners request and stop moving the barriers put in place for privacy

The owner is trying to protect wildlife in the area and be fair on allowing walkers to continue to use part of it. She doesn't have to do this, she could block off the full land 🥰

The owner of the land at Rylands has been trying to do work on the top field but posts and barriers are being removed.
She has asked us to share the notice explaining what is happening and asking people to allow them to repair fences and protect the land.

06/03/2025

Happy 5th Birthday to our girl Ginny Pie

🥳🍾🎁🎀🎈

The most sweetest girly, loves cuddles and kisses 💜

I think Ginny likes her new bed 💤

Lots of toys for them both today.

She's going to be lost soon without our big guy. Although she will get toys to herself rather than Digger barking to get what she's got even though he has the same toy 🫣🤪

Digger knows the happy birthday song 🎵, as soon as I start singing he jumps up and gets all excited 🤣

02/03/2025

I've not really been on social media much, but I just wanted to give an update on Digger as he's asked after all the time, so thank you for being so understanding and caring about our boy 🥰

Snuggles with my boy in-between clients are my everything right now ❤️💔

These photos were taken during the week. As you can see, the mass is huge. We are absolutely torn on what to do as it hurts so much knowing we have got to make a decision when he's still acting himself. I keep hoping he will show me, just a day where he lies down and lets me know. Everyone keeps telling me that I'll know when it's time.

I've never had to look after a dog with a terminal illness. It's so hard, it's stressful and upsetting. He's not just a dog or a dog that's unwell. He's dying. He's family, he's our son, our boy . Digger helped me through the most difficult time of my life. The pain of many operations, post natal PTSD, low moods, long-term health issues. He is my rock, he was there for me and he looked after me. He made me stronger, and he is the reason this business started - it will always be his place, Diggers Den 🥰



He had a check-up on Friday as he was showing some discomfort above his other eye. Our vets have added an additional painkiller and a course of antibiotics.

We are so grateful that he's given us this time. He was only given 6 months to live in May, and we've had some occasions where we thought it was time, but then he bounced back and started eating again, or the swelling reduces.

He's been himself all this time, going walkies, running around with his squeaker toys, and playing with Ginny and the kids. His weight has dropped a bit, but some days he eats one meal. Other days, there is no filling him - eats his own, then comes back for Ginnys. I constantly have the bowls filled and treats out to let him graze whenever he feels like it

We are now at the point where we are discussing when is the time... I don't want this to burst, and the kids see it. I would love him to be there for some Easter Adventures with the kids, but I think he would struggle. Sometimes, running around, chasing the ball can cause a nose bleed.

I look at dates in March, and I just can't bring myself to end his life, so please, please understand that if I cancel last minute, I will be at home with Digger

If anyone has old squeaker toys you no longer use, then please donate to Digger as I'm spending a fortune on his hobby - kill the sqeaker 🤭

16/02/2025

Lexi is having a quick nap during her sisters groom 😴😍

Such a lovely girl and lots of hair removed 🚿🧼🫧

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13/02/2025

Its the groomers turn to be pampered, facial, massage and afternoon tea 🫖🍰💆🏼‍♀️😴

Spa Day here I come 🤣. Gift from hubby 😍

I'll be working on my diary over the weekend but not back in the salon until Tuesday 18th February

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01/02/2025

February - how has that happened... 😲

The shortest month is full of love ❤️

Slow down and enjoy life and the moments

To all my dogs, you are already loved and will always be loved 🥰


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12/01/2025

Are you seeing this?? Fed up making posts and FB algorithm isn't reaching you so if you see this can you acknowledge it by clicking the action button or leaving a comment 😔. I feel like closing this page completely and doing emailed Newsletters so I know it goes straight to your inbox!

🟠BUSINESS HOURS UPDATE
I'm considering CLOSING completely on Fridays starting March. I will be working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays only.

I need to find a balance between work and home life so I've been trialling some different days off and Friday is working out best

If you have any questions or normally can only do a Friday then please get in touch to discuss and make alternative arrangements. If this means you have to find another groomer then I understand.

🟠DROP OFFS AND PICK UPS
If you make arrangements for someone to drop off and collect your dog can you please tell them about the strict times I have in place. I sometimes only get 10 minutes between appointments. I'll go in the house to make another cuppa to bring back out with me, toilet break or cuddle/medication time for Digger and then the door goes. I've had to ask folk to come back for their appt time. Some have been fine others look at their watch like it's only 10 mins! 10 minutes is 10 minutes and they are my 10 minutes!

Now, if this was a shop in a busy street the closed sign would be up, and we'll be back at ### time so you wouldn't stand their chapping the door....

The side gate is my entrance to the salon. I can see you arriving on the cctv. Please use the path and not the grass. I'm going to have to make a pathway from the side up to the entrance as most of you just walk over the grass area. I'm also considering a ring doorbell at the entrance.

Please DO NOT chap our front door. Digger and Ginny do not like the door going. They are very protective of the property. I even try to catch expected deliveries so it doesn't upset them 🫤

Sunday rant over. This year is all about making changes for a better and healthy work/home life.

Love from my girls this morning.
Hubby made us breakfast in bed and a long lie 🥰

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06/01/2025

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We don't do marketing as such, but it's good to keep our name out there. I like clients who have done their own research and find what we have to offer.

Every business is different, and all groomers operate differently. The 'can anyone recommend ###'' posts' are not for me. I have used businesses recommended to me and have been disappointed, so I do my own research. Then I can be pi**ed off at myself if it goes wrong 🤣

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05/01/2025

Back to normality. YAY

Digger loves snuggle time and early nights!

POLITE REMINDER to please be on time for your appointment and return for your dog at the time provided.

I require 48 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule appointments. 24 hours or less will result in you having to pay for the service booked. This year, I'm putting myself first, no more working late or on days off to fit in those that forget appointments or cancel last minute

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30/12/2024

R O S C O E

Beautiful boy 😍