Marie’s Grooming Room

17/12/2024

This is truly heartbreaking 😔.

As a team of devoted animal lovers, let's come together to support this poor pup in need. Even a small donation of just $1 can make a significant difference and bring hope to this little one.

It’s devastating to think about the suffering this animal has endured. Let’s show our compassion and make a positive impact. 💞🌟🐾

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07/12/2024

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07/12/2024

🎉 Don't forget, it's time for our fabulous Best Dressed Christmas Pup Competition! 🎄💖🐾

Get those adorable pictures ready and post them on the original post! Rally your friends and family to vote for your precious pups picture! 📷

Makes sure you post on the original post too pretty please.

Let's make this the most paw-some contest ever! 🐶✨👍

Hey everyone 😊

Get ready for some holiday fun because we’ve got an amazing competition coming up! 🎄🎉🎁

Can you believe Christmas is only 10 Wednesdays away 🫣? To make things even more exciting, I've decided to extend the duration of this competition. That's right – more time for all of you to join in and spread the festive cheer!😁

You could be the lucky winner of a fabulous home bathing set.🫧

Here’s how to enter: Dress up your furry friend in their Christmas best 🧑‍🎄🎅, take a photo 📸 and post it in the comments. Get your family and friends to like it. The most likes wins! ♥️👍

Winner will be announced on the 25th of December 🎄

Let's come together and celebrate in style. It's going to be paw-some!💞🎄🐾🌟

07/12/2024

06/12/2024

We are almost there…we almost have the style we have been working towards!

She is such a good girl 💞🐾💞

05/12/2024

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30/11/2024

Hey Team 😊

I hope this post finds you well as we welcome the 1st of December! Can you believe how quickly this year has flown by? 🫣🎄

It’s been quite a journey, hasn’t it?!

As we enter the holiday season, I wanted to take a moment to share my work schedule with you. I’ll be maintaining my usual hours of 8:45am to 5pm Monday to Friday through Christmas and New Year, with the exception of the statutory holidays.

I plan to take a much-needed break from the 4th of January to the 12th. During that time, I will be stepping away from work-related matters, and my phone will be in ‘holiday mode’ also. 😎

I will respond to all calls and messages during this on the 12th of January.

I genuinely appreciate your understanding during this period.

If anything urgent arises, please feel free to send me a text starting with the word “URGENT” so I know to look at message and I’ll do my best to respond as quickly as I can.

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season filled with joy and peace! 🥰🐾

With much love and gratitude from me to you 💞🐾🎄🌸

30/11/2024

Hey Team 😊☀️😎

It’s that time of year again when we need to be especially mindful of how hot the ground can get for our beloved furry friends. Let’s make sure we keep their comfort in mind while we enjoy our walks together.

The early mornings and late evenings are truly the most pleasant time for walks these days. 🌅

If your beloved furry companions spend time outdoors, please ensure they have access to plenty of shade 🌴 and fresh water💧to keep them comfortable and hydrated while the sun makes its journey across the sky.

Their well-being is so important!
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29/11/2024

I’m sure my boss won’t mind 🤭

29/11/2024

Just saying 🤭🫣🥰🤣

15/11/2024

Hey Team 😊

As a handful of you know, I have been really unwell for the past week. This resulted in a trip to the hospital and the cancellation of the entire week's bookings.

I appreciate these lovely people's understanding, and I am truly sorry that I let you down at such short notice.

Becoming so unwell this time of year is not great timing for anyone.

I want to share something a bit personal.
I suffer from a condition called fibromyalgia, and this is a very frustrating condition to live with.

Here is a little link to a bit of information on fibromyalgia.
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/fibromyalgia

It's difficult not knowing when a flare-up might happen. It’s heartbreaking to feel okay one day and then wake up the next day in such intense pain, accompanied by a throbbing headache. These unpredictable moments can be incredibly challenging for me to cope with.

Over the past few months to a year, I’ve been experiencing an increasing number of flares, which has led me to reevaluate my life and workload. Caring for 145 dogs is a considerable challenge for my body, and it’s been weighing heavily on my mind. I need to reassess how I manage the business, as I’m genuinely concerned about reaching a point where I may have no choice but to close the salon due to my health. We are not there yet so please don't worry.

Currently, I groom 4 to 5 dogs daily Mon-Fri because my love for my furry friends drives me to ensure that no one misses out on their grooming. However, I’m starting to feel the strain, and it’s becoming increasingly challenging. I recognise that I need to find a way to balance my passion for caring for them with my own well-being in mind to prevent burnout.

I need to find a way to fit everyone in without letting anyone go from my client list.

This inevitably means that I will need to move appointments/space them out more to make this work. This in itself will be a challenge and is certainly not an one day fix. It will take multiple calls to you wonderful people. It may also mean that while we reset a schedule, my furry friends might go and extra week without their much needed groom. Dare I say it but it also may mean one appointment with another groomer just so my furry friend doesn't miss an appointment while we reset his or her schedule.
I will do my utmost best to make this work.

It’s a difficult situation, and I appreciate your understanding while we move to a schedule that better suits this condition of mine.

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude 💞 to all my wonderful clients. Your unwavering support means the world to me and truly keeps my small grooming business thriving. I couldn’t do this without you, and I am so thankful to have each of you in my corner.

With all my love
Marie 😊🐾

08/11/2024

Hey team 😊.

I hope you’re doing well!

I know it can be a bit of a hassle, but if you have a moment and haven’t already, I would truly appreciate it if you could leave me a Google review. Your support means a lot to me.

This information will be helpful for future clients (when I have room to welcome new furry friends 🫣🥰) in deciding whether they would like to take advantage of my pampering services. I truly care about providing the best experience for both pets and their owners.

A huge thank you in advance 🥰

Just click the link below and it will take you straight there to leave your review 😊🐾💞

Marie’s Grooming Room

Post a review to our profile on Google

04/11/2024

Is anyone able to help the pup get to his makeover appt? If you are, please comment on the original post. 💞🐾

EDIT: MASSIVE THANK YOU to Claire for transporting Eddie and again Julia from Chateau de Chiens for the lovely spruce up for Eddie before he flies to his new family in Christchurch tomorrow

Help Please!

Is there anyone in kerikeri/waipapa area that could help by transporting a dog from phoenix animal wellness tomorrow to the groomer please in Opito Bay? He needs to be there by 2pm.

04/11/2024

🌿❤️ **IMPORTANT: GRASS SEEDS** ❤️🌿

As the seasons change, it's crucial to keep a close eye on our beloved furry companions for these nasty little things. 💕

Grass seeds can pose a serious threat to their well-being, sometimes becoming lodged in their skin and leading to painful complications.

Be sure to check your pet's paws and in between those toes daily to insure they are seed free.

It's heartbreaking to think about the discomfort they might endure and the mounting vet bills that can follow. 💗🫣

Let's keep our pets safe and healthy by checking them daily. They rely on us, and together we can help them avoid these pesky problems!

Also note, these are not the only ones that can get stuck in a furry friends coats.

04/11/2024

Hey Team! 😊

I wanted to give you all a friendly heads up.

As I was heading home from walking my two little furballs this evening, I noticed that roadworks are being set up between the Kerikeri roundabout and just before my driveway. I don’t have specific details on what they’re working on or how long it might take, but I’m really hoping they’re finally addressing that rough patch in the road near Canopy Imaging as we head back into town.

I saw they have temporary traffic lights waiting to be set up, so I wanted to let you know to expect some delays.

Please take this into account when you’re heading out for your appointments this week. I’d much rather you arrive a bit early than be rushed or late. Take care, and safe travels! 🌼

01/11/2024

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