02/28/2024
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02/27/2024
This is going to be a long, emotional post. I am sorry in advance.
To my wonderful clients,
As some of you may know, I have been looking in to going back to school and eventually changing career paths. Well, things are happening a lot sooner than I expected and I am going to be officially closing my business within the next month or so.
I initially wanted to reach out to everyone personally, but the list is so long that I figured I would announce here and then touch base individually as I am able.
I accepted a full time position at Penn State Women's Health starting in March.
Not everyone knows my history, but I got a "late start" in life. I became a dog groomer when I got my s! #@ together and needed a fresh start. I didn't grow up wanting to do this, it just fell into my lap at the right time and I was good at it. I have had a successful 8+ years in this industry, but sadly, it is time for me to move on. I LOVE the dogs, but I no longer love the job. Im physically exhausted and mentally bored.
After having Archer, something changed. They say your brain is most placid and able to form new connections when you are 0-3 yrs, during puberty, and again when you become a parent. I believe my brain is making new connections and pushing me to be better. I want more for my family and I want more for myself. I want my weekends back, I want a regular schedule, I want benefits and a retirement, I want to be stimulated mentally and I want to be around like minded people.
I decided to casually start applying for positions. I figured it would take months for me to find the right fit but wanted practice going on interviews so when the time came, I was ready. Well...it just so happens that an opportunity presented itself for me to start this journey in the same field that I want to be in long term. I went on one interview and was called back right away. I believe these things happen for a reason. At the same time they were calling for an interview, the person who I want to watch Archer had a spot open in her daycare, which is right around the corner from the office. I could not pass up either opportunity.
My start date is March 11. Way sooner than I anticipated, but I need to do what is best for me and my family. So, as of March 11, ALL appointments are canceled. If you are scheduled with me before March 11, your appointment still stands. I am toying with the idea of eventually doing some grooming on the side, but I can not commit to anything right now. I AM going to be offering nail trims (maybe once a month). Keep an eye out for a post with dates.
On a brighter note, you are all familiar with Juliet Goyert and she is on stand by waiting to schedule! She is set up and ready to go in Shermans Dale at Quality Over Quantity Pet Care. She is hopeful that she will be able to keep everyone on schedule, but please be patient with her as she does her best to accommodate. The lady who lives where I groom and her daughter are also willing to take on some dogs. I can connect you to either! If you are wanted other recommendations, please feel free to reach out to me.
If you have any questions...please feel free to message me. If you have something negative to say, please keep scrolling. This has been a very hard decision for me to make, and I hope you all understand why I am making it. I am very sorry for the last minute notice, but I really was not expecting it to happen this fast.
I am sad, excited, scared, happy, anxious....all the emotions. I am going to miss everyone and especially your pups. You guys LITERALLY helped save me from myself for many years, and I will be FOREVER be grateful. Please continue to stay friends with me. Please post photos of your dogs.
Thank you for all of your business and support over the last decade. I hope to stay connected with everyone.
With love,
Jamie.
10/24/2023
Hey everyone. I am writing to give an update as to where we stand with the schedule. I have reached out personally to those who’s appointments I have needed to cancel, but wanted to give everyone else a heads up as to what’s going on.
I was planning on coming back to my regular schedule starting next week. However, I am just not ready to be there full time yet and neither is my baby. With this said, I am going to scale back so I can spend more time with him at home.
Juliet is going to be going out grooming on her own. This will open up some availability for some of you. You will have to reach out to her to see what she can and can’t accommodate. We have agreed to bounce clients back and forth as we are able to try to keep up.
With that said, I would like to apologize ahead of time for the inconvenience and frustration this will cause. You have all been so loyal and supportive. I’m really struggling with this decision, but I need to put my family first.
Feel free to reach out to me regarding the schedule. Things are still very up in the air until I see how the next few weeks go. The time I will be grooming, Archer will be with me and I’m just not certain of how that will go since he isn’t really on a set schedule yet. Hopefully as time goes on, I’ll be able to open up some more availability.
I hope you can find it in you to not take it personally if I’m unable to accommodate. I’ve dedicated the last 8+ years of my life to your pets, and I am just asking for some grace as I spend some more time with my family and learn to navigate life and a business with a newborn.
Thanks again for all your patience, support, and understanding.
06/12/2023
Good afternoon! I know we aren’t very active on social media, so I am hoping this post reaches most of you! I just wanted to touch base on a few important updates.
🐾Most of you know I am pregnant and preparing for some time off. Juliet will be taking over as many clients as possible. As of now, I am still grooming as usual and feeling pretty good. I plan to groom and schedule myself out until Aug 31. From there, our availability will be a bit limited until I return. We will do the best we can to accommodate but I have also reached out to another local groomer who can take on some overflow. I plan to book out clients for the year at their next appointment, so please be ready to plan ahead.
🐾Cancellation/No Show Policy is effective immediately. Any no show or cancellation with less than 24hr notice will be required to pay for that appointment in full before rescheduling. Any cancellation in less than 48hrs notice will be charged 1/2 price. Please also keep in mind that if you do cancel, we likely won’t be able to get you back on the schedule for 4-6 weeks, as that is how far out we are booking in advance.
🐾 Due to rising cost of operations, we are adjusting how we price our services. This will increase prices across the board on an individual base. Feel free to message us privately with any questions related to your price or we can discuss them at your next appointment. This is also effective immediately.
Thank you to all of our wonderful clients. You all have been so supportive this year with everything life has thrown this way! I am a bit overwhelmed and saddened of the thought of taking off for so long, but we both know you are in good hands with Juliet. Hopefully we can get through the rest of the year smooth sailing! ❤️🐾
01/05/2023
Sparty will never admit it, but he secretly loves his spa day. 🐾💙
12/25/2022
Merry Christmas from my family to yours. Thank you all for the support these last few months. I appreciate you all more than you will ever know. 🐾❤️🎄
Ps. If you are waiting on a reschedule from the bad weather, I haven’t forgotten and I will be in touch early next week. ❄️
12/20/2022
Lily is ready for Santa. Do you think she is on the naughty or nice list!?
🐾🎄🎅
12/17/2022
Donny would like to check himself out so he can go home and nap. 😂
12/13/2022
Scout. Look at those eyes! 💙🐾
12/10/2022
Benny and Hercules. 🐾💙
12/02/2022
Honey is too cute. ❤️🐾
11/23/2022
Lorax stole my seat.
He can have it. 💙🐾
11/12/2022
Molly ❤️
11/03/2022
Hey everyone!
Can all of you RiverDog clients do us a favor? :) Can you text your first and last name, as well as your dog(s) names, to the business phone number at (717) 594 - 8965 please? This way we can make sure we have a number to reach everyone at.
Jamie's personal Facebook is being reviewed for some reason. It might get disabled, again. Due to this right now she is unable to access the business page. Until further notice, please only contact the phone number for your appointments! Thank You! ~Juliet 🐾
11/02/2022
Willow is perfection ❤️🐾
10/24/2022
My phone is pretty much non functioning until I can get to TMobile. I can still send and receive texts, but I can not make or receive any calls or voicemails. Sorry for any inconvenience this causes. I hope to have this issue resolved by the weekend. ❤️🐾
10/22/2022
Skye is such a sweet dog. 🐾💜
10/21/2022
Malinois grooming 101: Keep the dog in the tub. Malinois Grooming 102: Play.
10/18/2022
Brûlée has an important job to do at court tomorrow, but it’s all play today! ❤️🐾
10/18/2022
Skye is such a sweetheart. 😍
10/18/2022
Jack is too cute. 🐾💙
10/15/2022
Ralphie and Griswald 🐾💙
10/14/2022
Cooper and I go way back! He is such a good boy! 🐾❤️
10/07/2022
Watching the leaves fall after his bath! ❤️🐾
10/06/2022
Just a bunch of good looking RiverDogs! 🐾❤️
10/01/2022
Maggie is so sweet. 🥰🥰🥰
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