Spirit of the Wild - Mobile Pet Grooming

01/10/2024

Woah — Important stuff! Click me! 🤩🤪
Happy New Year late everyone!!! We had to wait for this post of course, because we couldn’t tell if 2024 would be happy. But we’ve determined it’s good enough! Now time for an important announcement regarding 🙀 New Policies for New Clients! 🐕 To be considered, definitely read the following!

Spirit of the Wild Mobile Pet Grooming is still taking on new clients, but due to a very large influx of new inquiries per week, we’re now only able to return text messages and Facebook messenger contacts! While working overtime most days of the week, we’re now simply unable to take or return calls in most cases. For those who prefer voicemail for making new inquiries, we’ll *try* to get back to y’all through text, but can’t make any promises with as many as we generally receive 😬

For reference, last week we received more than 50 new phone calls (not even counting texts/messenger!) for new client grooming. We truly appreciate every one of you! But… two guys working so much can’t return that many calls. 😅 So, thank you!!! ((But please pretty-please send us a text or Facebook messenger inquiry!))

How to win big and get a first groom:
🔹Flexibility with first scheduling. It’s difficult to fit in dogs we’ve never met, so every bit of flexibility helps! We have many new return clients who started off as cancellation fill-ins for example. 🙃
🔹More info! Address especially! There’s no such thing as TMI with us. (🤞 please don’t regret saying that) And generally the more info you provide about your pup, the more we’ll consider your inquiry!
🔹Pictures if your pup’s a mix — very helpful!
🔹BE YOURSELF! We’re two zany brothers who act as much like dogs as people. No need to cover up your personality or get over-formal. With limited availability, we’re definitely on the hunt for real, honest people to do business with.
🔹Patience and persistence!

And if you made it to the end of this post then congrats! This is a long one so we appreciate your dedication! Lol.

10/21/2023

Hey everyone! 👉Important!👈 For all owners of dogs with high-maintenance coats or needing extensive grooming help: from now until probably mid-January we can’t promise super speedy new client scheduling, so if your dog needs grooming badly at current, please let us know! It’s possible we’ll have to make other recommendations for your pup(s), but we definitely wouldn’t want to keep you or them on a wait list if they need more immediate attention.

Also: thanks to all those currently waiting patiently for service info & scheduling responses! 🤪

10/12/2023

Hey everyone! October, November and December are our very busiest months. We’ve been receiving a large number of contacts since October began, and we’ve fallen behind on responses, particularly for new clients but for regular scheduling as well!

New clients: we’ll try to get back to y’all as soon as possible, but as there’s a process to new client first time scheduling, it’ll take just a bit. 🙂

Regulars and recurring clients: y’all are first priority for scheduling and response time as always! Thank you all for your patience! 😁

Photo: Rebel, Rocket and Rory looking oh SOoOoo spooky! 👻👻

10/04/2023

Free adoptions and food trucks! 🤩🤩

Lubbock Animal Services will have an exciting event on October 21st where all adoptions are free! All animals adopted at this event will come fully vaccinated, spayed/neutered, dewormed, and microchipped. Each adoption on this day will come with a special goody bag and LAS will have fun activities throughout the day!

We can’t wait to see everyone there and see how many animals we can adopted🐾🐾🐾

10/01/2023

Look at this guy! Rico needs a home y’all! Walked into Pet Supplies Plus to spend way too much money on grooming treats and this guy greeted us. He’s part Husky, part mystery, and craaaaaves affection; a total people’s pup and seems great with kids, strangers, and other dogs! Another great dog that loves hugs — take that AKC! Thanks to Rick with Post Animal Refuge Center for letting us say hi! Post Animal Refuge Center
If you’d like to meet Rico or any of Post Arc’s other awesome pups, check out their website at www.postanimalrefuge.com for their scheduled hangout spots and meeting info!

09/29/2023

Too soon for dog pumpkin patch pictures?! October’s definitely our favorite month! 🤩 If any of you folks happen to get some cool footage of your pups near a pumpkin, let us know!

Ps- Happy birthday early to Nootka and any other dog born this time of year!

Pps- …just a reminder that your dogs can eat pumpkin, pumpkin seeds, and homemade pumpkin treats! All month long. And I guess you’ll have to take them on plenty of extra walks to burn calories too. —Nootka, Head of Complaints Department

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/133123/peanut-butter-and-pumpkin-dog-treats/

09/02/2023

Doggy yeast problems? 😦 Answer: Sunlight! Don’t forget to get your pups some extra sun while the weather’s (insanely hot but) fair! We only very rarely see dog skin or fur fungal issues grooming for outside dogs, and old fashioned wisdom has us convinced that sunlight’s a big part of that. Dog yeast discolors skin and fur, cracks and irritates tissues and might even cause further health issues. If you don’t always have time to get your furry friend a sunny stroll, consider keeping the blinds cracked when you go to work. Sunlight cheers dogs up even when they’d prefer to be in the shade! Just watch that heat of course 😎

08/22/2023

No matter how we try to tell our pups "it's just a bath!" they don't always see it our way... 😉 (PS: Luna, here depicted, actually seems to like her baths despite the grumpy expression!)

08/20/2023

Fun fact: the Pomeranian is a close relative of Huskies, Malamutes, Samoyed and Akitas!

08/19/2023

Did you know that it's scientifically proven that dogs have the world's cutest noses?

08/17/2023

Dog hugs to start off your morning!

08/16/2023

Did you know that some dogs can take nearly 24 hours to fully dry on their own? 😅

08/14/2023

The desheds keep on coming! This wacky summer weather has our furry friends hard at work letting off that undercoat!

08/13/2023

Wolves need baths too! Don't hesitate to schedule your howling and singing friend!

08/12/2023

Does your pup need a clean up after an awesome summertime adventure? Message or text to inquire about scheduling!
(And don't forget: your best friend waited all winter for this chance, so don't miss it!)

08/11/2023

Anyone else have a sweet and special boy that just can't be parted with their favorite toys? Who said we can't play ball during a groom??

08/11/2023

Hi everyone! Just a quick update to let any prospective new clients know we're back and fully operational! As of, like, a month ago ... 😬!! We simply forgot to update our status since the last Facebook post as we're always kept so busy! Anywho - we've had quite a few people ask if our towing issues were resolved, so to set the record straight: yes! A long while back! 😅

Also, we're intending to start getting a little more content on this page in the upcoming month, so "stick" around for new things! Heheheh.... justification for including a picture of our favorite doggo in the world.

06/30/2023

Important notice for the next week! So, looks like we have a chance to reuse our cat flying through the air with dramatic explosion picture…! We’ve had a pretty severe issue with our towing vehicle, wherein the entire front right end dropped to the asphalt while on our way home yesterday evening! Fortunately we weren’t towing the grooming trailer at the time, and we were able to simply slide into the center lane without collisions or injury to anything other than our feelings 😅. The truck has been in the shop since this morning, but with the weekend and then the fourth, it’s looking like we’ll be out of service until the 5th at best, though likely the 6th or 7th. We’re at the mercy of the mechanics 😬.

We’ll be contacting clients scheduled up to the point we can get things back up and running for rescheduling! If you’re a new contact inquiring on scheduling and policies/pricing, we’ll do our best to get back to you soon as we’re able and ask for your patience as we sort out our current clients!

06/19/2023

Just dropping by a quick notice to y'all! This is important as it could affect the health of y'alls pups, and especially cats. We'll be having a widespread aerial mosquito fogging for areas surrounding Lubbock tonight through the Wednesday the 21st! (Full story here from KCBD: https://www.kcbd.com/2023/06/15/coalition-cities-near-lubbock-conduct-aerial-spray-mosquitoes/).

The synthetic pesticide chemicals used are the same/similar to those used in concentrated flea/tick dips, which many vets will no longer use due to the acute toxicity. In past years it was done from around 10PM to 3AM, though they say the timing is variable this year. This could affect any pets who spend a majority of their time outside, and the city is advising that any outdoor pet water or food should be taken in or cleaned/replaced. Areas south of Lubbock are specifically mentioned.

Anywho! This is a good time to note for those of you inside Lubbock city limits that we always have truck-mounted mosquito foggers going around town and into y'alls alleyways during this season. It's good policy at this time of the year to keep your pups in overnight regardless. Whether or not you should be concerned about the pesticides (we strongly believe y'all should be), this time of the year, and especially this year, the mosquitos should also be a concern themselves, as they can transmit heartworms. Even long or dense coated pups can be bitten up by mosquitos, so take proper precautions!

The coalition also recommends people bring in their pets during the aerial spray. If outdoor pets cannot be brought inside, their water and food should be changed out to avoid consuming the mosquito spray product.

05/23/2023

Not grooming related but LOVE THIS!

03/20/2023

Hey everyone! Just a quick note for those who’ve sent us FB messages, text messages, called us and/or left voicemails - we’ll do our best to get back to you! We’re experiencing a very large number of contacts at current and have very busy days lately! So, take heart! Here’s a cute handful of client dogs as a hold-you-over — you have to imagine the waiting room music though. 😁

03/12/2023

Daylight savings time stinks!! But here’s some adorable dogs to brighten y’all’s morning 😜

01/28/2023

Ready for Spring and Summer!! CEO and official Bossman of SOTW Nootka wants to return to “stream place” (Ruidoso) already!

01/27/2023

All of our fragrances are all natural and never overpowering, but some dogs (and clients) prefer no fragrances at all! We do that too. 👍

01/24/2023

SNOW DAY! So, we were actually up 'til 2:00am last night and got to see the beginning of Lubbock's long anticipated snow-pocalypse. First thoughts: "Trailer driving... nope!!" We lucked out with a maintenance day that's been scheduled for half a month. 👍 🤜🤛🙌Personally we kind of hate the snow? (!!) But we're glad Nootka likes it! Feel free to share pictures of your own!

01/24/2023

Your dogs more comfortable as a pair? Great! We gladly take them in together!

01/21/2023

If you’ve liked your service don’t forget to consider leaving a review! Ps: Our very mature Quality Control Expert and CEO of Bacon Holdings is rushing to get back to all your messages and texts!

01/20/2023

Before and After! She can see cleaaaarly noooow…! 🎶🎼❤️

01/19/2023

Speaking of Nugget - her brother R***r wins Spirit of the Wild’s Most Charming Smile Award!

01/18/2023

Found these pictures while digging through some past grooms 🤣🤣. This little girl actually loves the high velocity drying part, but with the right freeze frame she sure seems to have some inner malice… rofl! Love ya Nugget!