Happy Tails Grooming Salon

06/07/2024

https://gofund.me/9533b453

Hi! Please help us help Sierra! A few weeks ago we found this beautiful husky abando… Krissy Merolla needs your support for Fund Sierra's Spay and Vaccination

06/06/2024

PLEASE SHARE! We have a beautiful husky girl up for adoption. We found her a few weeks ago abandoned on our road. She just finished her heat cycle. Will need vaccinations and spaying. She is the sweetest girl ever, just needs a little love and training. Knows some commands, unknown if she is truly potty trained. Would do best in a house by herself or with other big dogs. Huskies needs lots of attention and walks 🥰. Please let me know if you’re interested!

12/14/2023

Merry Christmas! 🎄

05/11/2023

Waffles got a haircut!

09/02/2022

Happy Tails owner, Christina, needs your help! Please join us in helping her with the fight for her life. I ask that in lieu of tips for the entire month of September you donate directly to Chris’ campaign. ❤️🐾

Dear family, friends, and supporters, I am creating this GoFundM… SERA PASSALAQUA needs your support for Support Christina's Fight With Pancreatic Cancer

07/01/2022

Senior Pets and Comfort Cuts

If you own a senior pet, please LISTEN to your groomer and take what they say to heart. No one wants to send home a pet looking unfinished. Senior pets, and even younger ones who may have serious health and behavior issues, we can't always make them look show ready. And that's nobody's fault.
It's not your fault, your pet's fault or your groomer's fault.

Yes, I know Max has always been good for grooming for all his life, but now he's 16. He has arthritis. He may be going blind and/or deaf. His skin is more sensitive to tangles being pulled. His mouth is sore from bad teeth and gums. He may have the beginning stages of dementia. He may not be able to stand for long periods. So we are going to do the best we can to make him comfortable without putting him through anything unnecessary. I understand you always loved his long beard or fluffy tail, but he cannot tolerate the time it takes to get those areas dry and combed out completely. Let's tighten it up for him.
I know his coat is curly today. I had to kennel dry him because the other dryers were just too much for him to handle and he was panicking and at risk of seizure.
I am sorry I cut his eyelashes too short. Because of his deteriorating eyesight, he isn't tolerating things near his face much anymore and moves a lot.

And if your groomer says they can no longer groom your dog and suggest a vet groomer, listen to them. Even if your vet gives you a letter saying your dog is safe to groom. No disrespect to vets, but most don't know what it's like to actually groom a dog. And your letter doesn't erase liability for the groomer in the event your dog has a medical crash or injury. At a vet office, if your dog goes into cardiac arrest, they can get immediate attention.

If your groomer is telling you to take it to a vet, they are doing it because they care more about your pet's safety than your money. Just think about that. And don't assume cause the cut isn't perfect, you deserve to pay less for the work. Your groomer probably put more work into that cut now than they ever did with the perfect cut.

When you dog has serious health and behavior issues, you don't get the privilege to be nitpicky about every facet of the groom. I know it's a hard pill to swallow, but put your pets needs above vanity. Your pet will not care if they eyelashes are short or the entire underside is shaved.

And when your senior pet gets home they are going to be tired and maybe even sore. This doesn't mean they were mishandled. Place your older self into their paws for a moment. Imagine you were very old and unable to stand for long periods, while someone is running brushes, combs and clippers all over you, picking up your foot so you have to balance on one leg to clip your toe nails. Look how many elderly people choose shorter, easier to manage hairstyles. Because it's too hard to manage their other styles and longer hair.

Your groomer puts your pet first, respect them for it.

12/14/2021

Happy Holidays from all of us at Happy Tails!

10/31/2021

Happy Halloween! 🐾

07/22/2021

New contact information!
*please note new contact number*
Text or email for appointments! 🐾🐾

06/10/2021

Dear Happy Tails Grooming Clients,
Hi! It’s Krissy the groomer at Happy Tails. Due to the unprecedented increase in appointment requests, we have opened a Happy Tails Grooming business line. The new phone number is 650-832-8580. You may call or text this number, effective immediately, for all future grooming inquiries and appointment requests. Please update my contact in your phone to this new number for all inquiries. Please note, due to the increase in new and returning clients, I am recommending everyone book their appointments several months in advance. I am currently booking 2-3 weeks out depending on the what service your pet needs. I anticipate that being even farther as the summer begins. And lastly, please plan on your pet spending at least 4 hours with me, unless other pickup arrangements have been made at time of booking, not drop off. If you have multiple pets, their visit may be longer. I understand this may be a bit different than what you’re use to, but in order to accommodate all the requests in a timely manner, it will take me a bit longer to work through the day. We will call or text as soon as your dog is ready, please do not show up before you hear from us. It disrupts the day and can excite your pet to the point I cannot finish their groom. We want everyone safe and happy! We appreciate your patience and your business and look forward to seeing you and your pups soon! 🐾

04/29/2021

Puppies!

04/29/2021

Ready to report for work! ❤️🐾

04/29/2021

Milo is still new to grooming, but he let us complete his groom today! Isn’t he the cutest?!❤️🐾

04/29/2021

Bella is always very serious about her spa days! ❤️🐾

04/29/2021

One of our clients, Lanikai, got a grooming bath this week and then posed for a photo shoot. Happy to say she got the job! 😂😍😍🐾

04/24/2021

Raphael 🐾

03/14/2021

Buttons got a light hand scissor all over this week but truth be told, he really doesn’t like all the fuss and he just wants to go play outside! ❤️🐾

03/14/2021

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03/01/2021

Teddy’s hair was a little out of control, but we managed to get it back in shape. Love this old boy! ❤️🐾

02/11/2021

Lanakai is camera shy, but she loves her groomer and we love her! 🐾

02/04/2021

Happy boy! Ready to report for work!

01/21/2021

Hi! My name is Krissy and I’m the groomer at Happy Tails. With so many new clients recently, I thought I’d take the time to reintroduce myself. I have been the sole groomer at Happy Tails for over 10 years. I love my job, and wouldn’t trade working with your pups for the world. We won Best Groomer on the Pen*sula for 2019, and believe in humanity over vanity grooming. Our shop hours at Mon-Friday by appointment only. All quoted pricing is based on a required 4-8 week schedule depending on your dogs specific needs. You can text me directly at 650-832-8580 to book your appointment! Please allow 48 business hours for a response. Thanks so much for considering Happy Tails grooming! 🐾