Pampered Paws by Christa Lee

12/18/2024

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12/18/2024

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12/18/2024

Because of the dog's joyfulness, our own is increased. It is no small gift.
It is not the least reason why we should honor as well as love the dog of our own life, and the dog down the street, and all the dogs not yet born.
What would the world be like without music or rivers or the green and tender grass?
What would this world be like without dogs ?

Mary Oliver 🍃

Artist Credit: Jo Grundy

12/14/2024

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12/14/2024

They truly are the definition of love 🐶💗

"The dogs I know have more soul, more heart, more love, more connection, more patience, and more softness than any human I’ve ever met. They don’t ask for anything, no explanations, no justifications. They just stay, steady and sure, as if they’ve always known what you need before you do.

People complicate love. They wrap it in conditions, dress it in expectations. Dive it towards pain and disappointment. A dog doesn’t do that. Their love is raw, honest, and without strings. Without complications. They see you..not the version you show the world, but the one you keep buried. And they love that version most of all.

I’ve met plenty of people, but none have ever matched the soft, gentle loyalty of a dog. They don’t try to fix you; they just sit beside you, whole and true. Through thick and thin. And that’s more than most humans will ever understand."
R.M. Drake

Artist: Pascal Campion Art

Pairing by Whispers from the Heart

12/11/2024

12/10/2024

As a courtesy reminder, we recommend adhering to a regular grooming appointment schedule to ensure your pets, if applicable, remain mat-free and in optimal condition. Please note that deviating from the recommended interval times may result in additional time and costs. We thank you in advance for your cooperation!

12/05/2024

"The thing is, your dog knows when you’re sad, even when you try to hide it. They sense it in the way you move, in the quiet moments when your energy shifts. You don’t have to say a word; they pick up on it like it’s second nature. And when they know, they don’t ask questions, don’t push you to explain. They just come closer, sit beside you, and offer their presence.

It’s not about fixing anything—they know they can’t. It’s about letting you know you’re not alone, that in their simple, unwavering way, they’re there for you. Whether it’s resting their head on your lap or just sitting in the same room, your dog is tuned in to the things you think you’re keeping to yourself. They know, and they stay, without expecting anything in return. It’s their way of loving you when you don’t have the words."
R.M. Drake - Dog People

Artist: Andrea Kowch

Pairing by Whispers from the Heart

12/04/2024

All the doggies 🐶🐾💗

12/01/2024

May your winter holiday season be filled with happy moments, good food, and great company! ❄️

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 Pampered Paws 🐾 family Thankful for all of you 🐶

11/27/2024

This holiday season a friendly reminder

11/25/2024

I sometimes find myself thinking about how my dog pulled me through, not in any big, dramatic way, but in the quiet moments when life just felt too heavy. He didn’t need answers or advice to offer; he was just there, beside me, every single day. When I was worn out and ready to throw in the towel, he'd give me that little nudge, his eyes saying, "You’re okay. We’ve got this." And somehow, that was enough to keep going.
He never cared about the mistakes I made or judged me for falling short. He simply showed up, steady and loyal in a way you don’t always see in people.
There are days I wonder where I’d be without him—probably lost in my own chaos, tangled up in thoughts I can’t control. But he’s here, keeping me grounded in the simplest way. And that’s how he saved me, one day at a time, just by being there, exactly when I needed someone the most ..
R.M. Drake 🫧 from the book Dog People
Artist Credit : Tiziana Rinaldi