The Village Groomer Mobile

12/27/2025

Shutting down The Village Groomer Mobile earlier this month due to not having a space to groom was heartbreaking. First and foremost, I want to thank everyone who reached out and also thank everyone who stopped by and visited us at the farm after our announcement. I did not expect the reaction that occurred, with so many of our customers coming to the farm to bring food and other necessities to help us get through this time without income. One of our clients even got us a new stove when they noticed that ours had stopped working. We were saving for a replacement, but they went ahead and gave us an amazing Christmas present. Words cannot begin to express my gratitude. We are so thankful that our customers rallied around us during this awful time, and showed us that they care about us as people, rather than just for the services we provide. Many have asked if we could start a go fund me or accept donations towards a new shop, and while these offers warmed my heart in ways I can't describe, I could never do something like that.

Since closing, my husband Bruce put his resume out there and received two separate job offers! I also have taken this time to reflect on my own future and career. I still love being a groomer. I miss it every single day. But also, I love being a mom... And I missed it when I was grooming. Over the past 5 years, I often worked 6 or 7 days a week, for months at a time and barely saw my babies. These past few weeks with them has brought a lot of joy to my heart and has made me realize exactly how much I have missed them.

Since closing, I have also had many clients reach out and ask if I could groom their dog here at my home, insisting that they don't mind me using my own bath tub for the groom. While I appreciate this offer greatly, I know that if I did do this, I cannot offer that same quality that my clients have come to expect, and that is something I am not comfortable with. I have also had many customers ask if I can conduct nail trims, teeth cleaning, and other non bath related services. This is something I am comfortable doing, with the resources that I currently have.

So, I am very pleased to announce that starting on Sunday, January 4th, 2026, The Village Groomer Mobile will be open PART TIME on SUNDAY ONLY for Nail trims, Teeth Cleaning, and Ear Cleaning. These time slots will be available by appointment only, here at our farm in Bangor. For elderly and disabled clients who need mobile nail trims, this will be possible in the Spring and Summer months, during weekday evenings. I will also be offering pet sitting for clients who are interested in pet sitting services.

I do still plan to reopen full time one day, but for now, I plan to take over our kids homeschooling needs during the week, while doing nail trims and pet sitting, to save money towards reopening full time at a new location. Every dime of every nail trim, teeth cleaning, ear cleaning, and pet sitting that I conduct will go towards our future reopening. 🐾❤️ To schedule a nail trim, teeth cleaning, ear cleaning, or pet sitting, please visit www.villagegroomer269.com

With love,

Kara

12/07/2025

VERY IMPORTANT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FROM KARA/THE VILLAGE GROOMER MOBILE

Dear Village Groomer family,

After much thought and with a very heavy heart, I need to share that I am no longer able to continue operating The Village Groomer.

This decision comes after a series of unforeseen weather-related complications and circumstances outside of my control that have made it impossible to provide safe and reliable grooming services.

When we sold our grooming salon location in Lawrence, it was with the full intention of reinvesting those funds into building a permanent, improved setup at our new property. We were excited and hopeful about expanding in ways that would better serve our clients and their pets. Unfortunately, those plans were ultimately unable to move forward due to factors outside of our control, and the build had to be cancelled.

We truly believed this property would be the perfect place to grow our business, and we invested everything we could into making it work despite the challenges we faced. At this point, we’ve had to make the difficult decision to prioritize our family’s financial well-being, as we have reached the limits of what we can reasonably and wisely continue to invest. For now, we will be focusing on stabilizing our next steps as a family, including seeking other work while we regroup.

Serving your pets has been one of the greatest joys of my life.
Your trust, kindness, and patience have meant the world to me, and I am incredibly grateful for every one of you.

At this time, I am unable to schedule or complete any upcoming appointments, and for that I am truly sorry. If you have an upcoming appointment, you will be receiving an email with this notice of closure. If I am ever able to reopen in another form in the future, I will make an announcement and reach out personally.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for supporting The Village Groomer.

This community has been a blessing, and I am truly thankful.

With appreciation and love,
Kara Meyers
The Village Groomer

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11/30/2025

Trixie said she doesn't want to go outside today 😂

11/28/2025

It's cold outside, but cozy on the bus! Today, we are in Lawrence and Bangor 🐾❤️ If you see The Village Groomer Mobile driving around, give Kara a wave 👋

11/26/2025

Special weather statement : Due to the weather, our same day cancellation fee is waived from now through the end of the day this Friday. We may extend this depending on what Friday looks like. If it doesn't feel safe to drive, it probably isn't!

11/23/2025

We feel so blessed that 3 different customers gifted us a Turkey for Thanksgiving ❤️ We are cooking 1 for us, 1 for Kara's parents, and the 3rd we would like to give away to someone who needs one. Do any of our followers know of a family who could use a turkey for Thanksgiving?

11/18/2025

We often get asked what our radius is for mobile grooming. Honestly, we don't have one. If a dog needs our help, we will figure it out!

So far, we have conducted appointments in :

Bangor
Lawrence
Decatur
Paw Paw
Keeler Twp.
Arlington Twp.
South Haven
Hartford
Bloomingdale
Dowagiac

Our trip charge varies based on how far we need to travel, but the average trip charge is $35. 🐾 If you have an appointment on our calendar and want Kara to come to you, just let us know by texting 269-364-0419.

11/12/2025

Scheduling announcement : The Village Groomer Mobile is currently booking into late December and early January. We typically book out 8 to 10 weeks in advance, but lately have been booking out 10 to 12 weeks in advance. Demand has increased since going mobile - we are very thankful and very busy. ❤️ We apologize to those who we can't accommodate due to our full calendar, but we appreciate you following our journey through our social media posts. Spots may open in the future, so keep an eye on our page for any updates!

11/11/2025

This little guy came wandering up in the night a few weeks ago, asking for help. He has polydactyly, which means he has extra toes. He has 6 toes on both front paws!

In many cultures around the world, polydactyl cats appear in folktales and are said to be sent by ancestors to help protect the family, or to bring good luck. They're also REALLY good at hunting mice. So, we welcomed him to our family and named him Sova.

11/11/2025

Today just very quickly became a difficult day. 💔 We love you, Addie!

11/09/2025

Snowy Sunday on the bus with Finn and Zeta ❤️