Wags & Whiskers Professional Pet Grooming

08/09/2023

This will be the last post on this page.
Thank you for the memories.
Much Love,
-Kristy❤️🐾

07/04/2023

💥Great Idea!💥
No ID…No problem!
Please just use this quick, cheap, easy method.
Even if you don’t expect your dog to be out. Some dogs absolutely run and will not stop if they hear fireworks.
Don’t be my client this year that loses their dog tonight.
❤️🤍💙Happy 4th of July!❤️🤍💙
You are #1😊

06/27/2023

‼️🛑Important Post🛑‼️

Due to a unforeseen and substantial, (no warning) increase in my operating expenses…
I tried in good faith to make it work in anyway possible. I did not succeed. My heart is absolutely broken.

Wags & Whiskers Professional Pet Grooming
Storefront is now closed.

I’m in the process of contacting my clients with booked appointments with how we are going to move forward. This will take me many days and hours. Please be patient. Keep those advanced appointment sheets. I love to groom! My clients are #1!

Questions…

-Isn’t there any other options? 🟰I’m currently looking at any and all options.

-Did I know my overhead would be raising significantly? NO🟰I had zero knowledge. I found out that I had a new landlord when he walked into the shop.

-Is this due to the very recent sell of Lincoln Plaza? Yes.

-Did I volunteer to move to my current location 717 suite A Yes🟰 I agreed per Verbal agreement “as painless as possible” and offered me a decrease in my rent for leaving $1000’s of dollars of customization that was paid for out of my pocket. Amongst many other things. To move from my existing lease of 20+ years at 619 Suite A-B-C-D

-I would like to add that Ralph Anderson provided many businesses including mine with below market rent. For many years. For this I will be forever grateful.

-Thank you to the many people who stopped everything to move my equipment with zero notice. Words can’t describe how grateful I am! I truly felt the love and support.

This is absolutely all that I can say on this subject. I have a lot to say. But I can’t.

After 25 years I can’t imagine doing anything else.
See my #1 clients soon! My business is not a building. It’s the love that I put into each groom.

☀️Opportunities don’t happen. You create them.
That’s exactly what I’m doing!
Thank you!❤️🐾
-Kristy — feeling positive.

06/17/2023

This was an absolute, unexpected honor.
No one will ever fill the shoes of this incredibly talented, big hearted vet! He loved to educate and I loved to listen. He will be missed by so many including myself. I can’t think of anyone who deserves an amazing retirement more than this man. There never would’ve been a perfect time for you to retire. You touched so many lives. Thank you for the professional advice on our last visit. You will never be forgotten by so many! Now I think you have many acres calling your name. Go live your best life!💙🐾

P.s. This is what a groomer looks like at the end of the day.😂 I wouldn’t want it any other way!

Dr.Waeltz's very last client ever. Miss Lily Barnes.

06/17/2023

Update #2
If you are a current client with appointments booked. Please go to this link.
It is important.
Thank you!❤️🐾

https://fb.me/g/p_hydtZyhyyZs9LeX5/qtUL3cIJ

Update #1…
❤️🐾The amount of love and support has been beyond amazing! I would like to throw out there something to consider…spread your appointments farther apart to help with price increase. We can make things workout together!

❤️🐾I know every client will not be able to find a way to make this work. I’m going to create a post to help connect you with another groomer. Hoping to find the best fit for your buddy! That way I can give grooming notes and let new groomer know of any specific/special needs you may have. I want the best for every single client! This way you will not have to post in many sites anonymously. I 100% know that your decision is not personal. I understand and love you and your dog or cat.
Thank you
Kristy❤️🐾

‼️🛑Important Post🛑‼️
☀️PLEASE SHARE☀️
Due to a unforeseen and substantial, (no warning) increase in my operating expenses…

😕PRICES WILL INCREASE IMMEDIATELY🙁
🐾$20 raise on haircut & bath🐾
(Your regular price plus $20)
🐾$10 raise on bath & nail trim🐾
(Your regular price plus $10)

This increase is to keep the doors OPEN!
Not a penny of it will make it to my pocket!

Questions…
-Do I know this is the worst possible time to increase prices? 🟰YES…without raising prices the shop would have to close.

-Isn’t there any other options? 🟰I’m currently looking at any and all options. Including moving locations. (Again)

-Did I know my overhead would be raising significantly? NO🟰I had zero knowledge. I found out that I had a new landlord when he walked into the shop.

-Is this due to the very recent sell of Lincoln Plaza? Yes🟰to no fault of the new owner.

-Did I volunteer to move to my current location?Yes🟰 Verbal agreement “as painless as possible” and offered me a decrease in my rent for leaving $1000’s of dollars of customization that was paid for out of my pocket. Amongst many other things.

This is all I have to say on the topic.
I know the increase is a lot. If you need to cancel your appointment schedule…please txt or leave me a voicemail. There will be zero hard feelings. I love every single client! Hope to see you at your next appointment. This is the job I love. After 25 years I can’t imagine doing anything else.

Please share…
Thank you!❤️🐾

06/09/2023

Several people this week asking…
No…there is no appointments available.

A few have taken this personal.
Believe me…It is not. I love my job!
I wish that I could book your friend.
With that being said…being rude is never the answer.
I hope that everyone finds a groomer they love.
My clients are #1!
Taking on more dogs/cats would be a disservice to my clients.

☀️Current client 🟰 you are booked☀️

Please note that I will be periodically locking the front door. It will be opened at your appointment and pickup time.
The safety of my clients is #1.
Continually stopping a groom is not fair to the dog or cat on my table.
Thank you for understanding!❤️🐾

06/08/2023

❤️💙🐾Duncan🐾💙❤️

Don’t be afraid of a shorter haircut to match your lifestyle! Duncan looks so handsome. He can have fun without his parents worried about matting. No nightly brushing for him! More time to play!

05/23/2023

MAX IS THE BEST!
He absolutely loves his baths and belly rubs.
I hope that you absolutely love Arizona!
I will miss your quirky routine and kisses!
Thank you for trusting me many years with Max!
Much Love!
-Kristy💙

05/21/2023

Gonna miss these two loads of fun! Belly rubs, kisses and all the shenanigans! It was hard to see them leave today for the last time. Thank you for trusting me with them for years. Best wishes on your new adventures in Georgia!
Much Love-
Kristy❤️🐾

05/19/2023

☀️🐾Walk-In Nail Trims🐾☀️

Sunday May 21
9am-11am
Cash Only

☀️$20 nail trim
☀️$5 more for nail filing

05/18/2023

💜☀️🐾Boogie🐾☀️💜

05/14/2023

💗💜🐾Happy Mothers Day!🐾💜💗
Mom, you'll always be in my heart, and I'll always be on your lap!
I'm mutts about you!
Thank you for trusting me with your Best Friend!
Our clients are #1!

05/06/2023

❤️🤍💙🐾Cooper🐾💙🤍❤️

05/06/2023

Who needs nail trims?
Today is your day!💗🐾
☀️$20 nail trim
☀️$5 extra for filing
💗Cash & local check only
💗This is open to everyone…client of shop not required
💗Patience appreciated

04/30/2023

💙💟🐾Before & After🐾💟💙
I absolutely love my job!
Nothing makes your heart full like a good makeover. The majority of them know that you are helping.
Others are scared and bite. They need love too.
Either way…
On my table they will end up feeling/looking their best!
Live your best life precious dog!

04/18/2023

⏰⌛️📆🐾TIME MANAGEMENT🐾📆⌛️⏰
From close on Saturday to Monday night the shop received 47 calls. Not including txt-FB messages etc. Let’s assume each call returned only takes 3 minutes.
47x3 =141 or 2+hours

With that being said…I will NO LONGER be returning calls/messages that are NOT clients of the shop. This was a hard decision to make. It will allow me to better serve my clients. That is my #1
priority.

Current client =your dog/cat has been groomed in our shop within the last year

✏️We are not accepting NEW clients. The waitlist is full and closed.
Only dogs/cats that are being taken in are vet referrals. Extremely aggressive or senior special needs.

✂️🚨I will no longer stop and “fix” a groom from another shop. Talk to your groomer. They deserve a chance to make it right. This has become a habit for a few people. You will not hurt their feelings. I can’t stop my schedule. (as much as I have/would love too) It puts me behind. My clients are priority. If your doggie is a little salty in an area. Kindly ask your groomer to work through it with patience and proper training. There is a lot of great groomers in our area. Give them a chance to show you!😊

This post comes from a place of setting healthy boundaries. Time management…
Our clients are #1!

Much Love-
Kristy

04/16/2023

Good morning! We will unfortunately no longer be carrying these treats and bakery goods.

When we moved I donated 80% of our retail.

My wholesale cost is more than retail price at box store’s and online.
We still keep in stock shampoos, collars, leads etc.
I wanted everyone to have access to purchase at their leisure.
Check out the comment section for a couple of links to purchase “everything dog and cat”.
I apologize for any inconvenience. But it is just the reality of small business.

The positive is that it will give me more time…
To keep doing what I LOVE everyday!
That is grooming for my clients!❤️🐾
Thank you-
Kristy😊

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04/04/2023

💚🐇🐾Dawson🐾🐇💚

04/01/2023

💗🎀🐾ChArLiE🐾🎀💗

03/30/2023

🌺🐾Our clients are #1!🐾🌺
Check in comments for an adorable outtake!👅

03/29/2023

📅✏️🐾Mark those calendars!🐾✏️📅
Rabies clinic Week April 24-April 28

03/25/2023

Bedford Veterinary Medical Centre
Rabies and Heartworm 4dx Clinic 2023 information.

April 17th through May 6th

Rabies vaccines $15 each

Heartworm 4dx test $40 each
Test checks for Heartworm, Lyme, Ehrlichia, anaplasma.

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. OR 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

No appointment needed for either rabies vaccine or heartworm test.

03/24/2023

03/23/2023

‼️‼️❤️🐾Reunited with Owner🐾❤️‼️‼️

🛑🛑Found🛑🛑

Caught these two beautiful dogs running in alley beside Lincoln Ave Plaza. Called both numbers on tag and went straight to Voicemail. Anybody recognize them?
Thank you!
P.s. I’m getting too old to chase down dogs.🤣🤣