Loving Kindness Grooming

08/10/2025

Please note, I have updated Loving Kindness Grooming Customer Policies regarding no show/no call/last minute cancellations.

-Payments are to be presented promptly after the groom. I accept cash and checks made payable to Loving Kindness Grooming. Returned checks will be subject to a $25 fee on top of the check amount. I do not accept credit cards or e-payment. To adjust for inflation, you can expect your grooming price to go up $1-4 a year depending on the size of your dog and the cost of your preferred products. These increases will happen at the beginning of each year.
- Please pick your pet up promptly after I alert you they're done (within 30 min) unless we have made prior arrangements. This is to reduce stress for your pet as well as to prevent congestion in the shop. I will give you a specific pick up time at drop off or notify you 15 minutes ahead of your pet being done. Please do not come in to check that your pet is done if I have not called, messaged, or told you a time to return as this creates "the wiggles" and can make it very hard to finish your pet's groom safely and well. Texting is best if you need to, and I will respond as soon as I can; I keep my phone handy.
- If your pet is matted, I may have to take their hair shorter than you'd like. Brushing out a matted coat can be painful and traumatizing and that's not why I'm here. I will however gladly go over brushes and brushing techniques with you, and get you on a grooming schedule that works for you and your pet to maintain the coat you desire.
-If you need to cancel, call or text as soon as you can so that I can fill your cancellation. I only get paid if you show up and if I give you another spot, someone else doesn't get one. First no call/no show/ last minute cancellation will be a 50% fee due at next service. Second will be a 75% fee due before next service is scheduled. Third will require you to find a new groomer. Exceptions will be made on a case by case basis.
- Please be on time! 10 minutes late is 10 minutes I have to make up before my next client or cut into their scheduled time. More than 15 minutes late will be considered a last minute cancellation, and you will be obligated to reschedule. Very few groomers work each dog straight thru; please respect the process and the time I need with your pet as well as other's pet's time with me, thank you!
-Pre-booking your next appointment is recommended in order to reserve a space that works for you and to keep your pet's grooming on track. If you choose not to pre-book, please call at least 2 weeks ahead in order to reserve a time that works best for you.

Any questions, please call or text 570-295-0650 or email [email protected].
Thank you for allowing me to be such an important part of your dog's life!
Bean Merrifield, owner LKG

02/10/2025

I would like to address a rash of no-shows I've had lately. I have lost $324 this week alone for three separate clients who didn't show up for their appointment, and I'm only 3 days in. That's a lot of hours of schedule time that I didn't have a dog here to groom that I now have to work a day off to make up to try to get all of my clients in. I'm in today on my day off trying to make up for no-shows and reschedules and one of them didn't show up and another one canceled. I hate to have to do this but there's going to be a new policy. If you no show for your appointment, you will be booked out at least 2 weeks. If you do it twice, you will have to prepay non-refundable for future services. It isn't fair to my other clients to have to wait because you didn't show up for your appointment and want another spot the same week, and it isn't fair for me to have to come in on my day off for you to not show up for your appointment. I don't charge a cancellation fee because I'm nice like that. And I am great about rescheduling clients even on short notice because I'm nice like that. But if you don't show up, that is money straight out of my pocket. Nobody is paying my hourly wages, I only get paid if I groom your dog. This does not go for people who call me to reschedule before their appointment even if it's that morning, although if it's done consistently, it will also be addressed accordingly.
That being said, thank you to the client who paid me full price for the groom that they missed last week, on top of the groom that I did for them today, without me asking them to. It was a pleasant surprise and I appreciate it!

02/09/2025

Keep a lookout!

9/2/25~REUNITED! Lula is home!

Harrisburg (West Hanover Township), PA ~ 8/31/25 ~ LOST DOG
Tallulah "lula", Ran through electric fence when fireworks were going off.
Piketown Rd and Sandy Hollow Rd. Near Central Dauphin High School
Contact:

PM from Alissa Kern

06/08/2025

It's hard to believe I've been in business for myself for 4 years already! This has all worked out better than I ever could have hoped 😁❤️ Sending a huge wave of love and gratitude to all of my clients and my furry little friends; I literally wouldn't be here without you! Help me celebrate and bring me a picture of your pup when you come in, I would love to fill this wall with your pictures! 🐾🐾

25/06/2025

🤯

25/06/2025

26/03/2025

I am now accepting new clients! I work with all kinds of dogs from wiggly puppies to delicate seniors and specialize in dogs with physical or emotional difficulties with the grooming process, although I love the easy dogs too! All dogs are one-on-one, in and out unless they need an extended break. No long kenneling, no overcrowded shop. Call or text 570-295-0650 or message on here. I am located near Central Dauphin High School.

Send a message to learn more

03/12/2024

I still have a handful of appointments between now and Christmas for my regular clients and their families or direct referrals to get in! Shoot me a text at 570-295-0650 or call :)

22/06/2024

I get attached to my dogs at work that I groom. I commit myself to their care with love and compassion. I bond with them and they are very important to me. It's the only way I can do my job. And when they pass, I mourn. I lost two of my favorites in the past couple weeks. I know I say a lot of them are my favorites, but these two I've known for a really long time and was blessed to see them through their senior years. Rest in peace Spike, I love you little buddy. Rest in peace Rocky, such a good good boy. I'll never forget either of you and I'll love you forever 🙏💔

08/02/2024

I've been enjoying making new friends the past couple weeks 😊 🐾❤️ I still have room for a few more new friends! If you have a delicate senior or a dog who has difficulty physically or emotionally with the grooming process, or you just want your dog to have a one-on-one grooming experience with no waiting around, call or text 570-295-0650. I like the easy dogs, too!

30/01/2024

I have limited availability for a handful of new clients! If you've been waiting, now is your time! Call or text 570-295-0650 for availability. I specialize in dogs who have physical or emotional difficulty with the grooming process and delicate seniors, but I enjoy the easy dogs too! 😊🐾