Shelly's Dog Grooming

03/15/2025

Good morning everyone.

Well, ya know.....I've always lived by Murphy's Law. If it can go wrong, it will go wrong with me!

The buyer for my house suddenly backed out yesterday after signing a purchase agreement!
Yes, it's a legally binding contract, and I am looking for an attorney to pursue his breach of contract.
But, in the meantime, I am having to show my house again, and try to find another buyer.
What a PITA!!!!

Anyway, for now my move is delayed, and his stunt could of cost me the place in Fort Scott if I don't find another buyer by the end of April.

Cross your fingers and pray that another buyer with a decent offer comes along soon.

I will keep everyone updated on how things are progressing.

I'm so sorry this is happening. I know a lot of you are just as anxious as I am for me to get moved back down there! I'm trying to make it happen. I just can't control what other people do.

03/12/2025

Here's my phone number everyone. In case some don't have it anymore.

620-437-7560

03/11/2025

Good morning everyone.

BIG NEWS!!!

My house here sold yesterday! That didn't take long. It was only listed for a week and a half! :)

We are pushing for a closing date on the property in Fort Scott for April 9th or 10th, and my plan is, to move from the 10th thru the 17th. It's gonna take me 3 trips to finish my move.

So, hopefully, if everything goes as planned, I should be up and running to start grooming again by the end of April or beginning of May at the latest.

Will most definitely keep everyone updated, and as soon as I get a definite date for closing, I'll let everyone know.

Please spread the word. Shelly's coming home and will be grooming again!

I miss everyone, your furbabies, and the life I had. I'm so excited to be moving back!!

Stay tuned!!

02/28/2025

Hello again everyone!

What an exhausting couple of days. Ugh! But, I'm back home from Fort Scott, and looking at that farm. Guess what?

I put in an offer, and it was accepted! I am now under contract for it! Yayyyyy!
And, I think I already have a buyer for my house here! It isn't even getting listed until tomorrow! Lol

Sooooo.....it looks like there's a real good possibility I'll be moving back down there in about 4-6 weeks!?

Holy cow! You guys don't know how excited I am!!!!!!

The holdup is going to be getting my house sold. I'll know more tomorrow or Sat on the buyer for my house here that I mentioned.

Promise to keep everyone updated!

In the meantime, spread the word for me, and let everyone know!

More info coming in a couple of days! :).

02/17/2025

Good wintery morning everyone!

Hoping everyone is getting thru this cold and snowy winter as best as you can. Trust me, it's not been any better here in Iowa, and I can't wait for spring to get here!

Thought I would check in and give everyone an update on me getting moved back down that way. I'm DETERMINED to do this, and the sooner the better! I'm not happy at all living up here, and moving back down that way, and TRYING to get at least part of the life I had back, is my motivation. Not to mention, I really miss so many of you!

09/16/2024

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06/21/2024

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02/27/2024

Well, I'm all moved. Now, to get unpacked.

Wanted to THANK everyone for trusting me with your pets grooming needs. I made a LOT of friends getting to know most of you, and I'm gonna miss not seeing and talking to you, and all those wet doggie kisses I got.

But, we all know life tends to kick us in the rear as we age, and things happen out of our control.

I'll leave the page up for about a week or so, and then delete it. Since I won't be there to groom anymore.

Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU, to everyone, and let all of you know how much I'm gonna miss all of you. I did a lot of crying when pulling out of the farm one last time.

Take care everyone.

01/30/2024

ATTENTION GROOMING CUSTOMERS:

As I stated before, my last day for grooming will be Feb. 24th. If you need your pet groomed before then, please contact me to get scheduled.

Also, with trying to get thru the loan process for my home in Iowa. I was told to make no more deposits by check. As individually I'll have to have each of you who writes me a check, to verify with the lender what it was for. This mortgage company has turned out to be a ROYAL PITA for me!

Sooooo, from now until I close the shop, I am asking all customers to pay by cash only.

I am so sorry for any inconveniences this may cause. But honestly, I'm so frustrated and pi**ed off at this loan company for being so nit-pick and putting me thru the ringer. I'm almost to the point of just backing out, and finding a different lender!

If I wasn't already so far into the loan process, I would do that.

Again, I apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.

01/25/2024

Good morning everyone.

It is unfortunate. But, I must sadly announce the closing of the grooming shop. Feb. 24th will be my last day being open for grooming.

I am rehoming all the large animals here, and moving back to my home town in Iowa sometime early/mid March.

I still have one old mare, and a pony needing a home together. Neither are broke to ride. But, both are very sweet and gentle, and easy to handle. So, if anyone would like to have horses as pets, to just interact with, and love on. These two would be perfect! Not a mean bone in their bodies!
It must be a home that will KEEP them, and never re-home, separate them, or take them to an auction! Both were saved from going to slaughter, and I don't regret a moment of that.
So, if anyone thinks they might be interested in them, please contact me.

Again, February 24th will be my last day of being open for grooming.

It's been a pleasure, and an honor to have everyone entrust me with your pets grooming needs, and getting to meet, and get to know each and every one of you.

11/26/2023

Hello everyone.
Hoping everyone had a nice Thanksgiving.

As far as the shop staying open, or closing....

Business is still very up and down. I wasn't near as busy for the Thanksgiving grooming rush that always happens, as I was expecting. Besides the fact there are now other groomers in the area. I have no doubts a lot of people are struggling to stay afloat financially. All of us are feeling the financial crunch these days.

With that in mind, for now I'm just gonna play it by ear. From now thru Christmas, I will continue to stay open Tuesday thru Saturdays. After Christmas, I will drop my days open down to Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays until spring. At which time, I will go back to 5 days a week. This will allow me to still groom your pets, and give me days that I'll be free to take a job for added income.
I know a lot of you don't want to take your pets elsewhere, and I don't want you to! So, have racked my brain for a viable solution that works for all of us, and this was the best I could come up with.

Can I get everyone to weigh in with your thoughts and opinions?