The Pet Snobs Boutique

08/26/2024

To all the dogs we have ever met (and the cats who think they are dogs too) Happy National Dog Day. ⁣
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We hope you get extra cookies and all the scritches. 🐾🫶🏻

06/24/2024

Continuation of our meet the staff series⁣
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Meet Samantha⁣
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In Residence: 2 years (technically)⁣
Groomer. General Hospital Watcher. South Philly (tried and true). Golden Retriever Specialist. ⁣
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What movie have you watched the most: Titanic⁣
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Favorite garbage food: McDonald’s ⁣
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You are stranded on a deserted island with the person on your lock screen, how screwed are you? As it is my other half …Extremely. 🫣⁣
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What advice would you give to your younger self: Stay in school⁣
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Dream job: I work at it.

06/24/2024

10/18/2023

When we opened in 2012 we always intended on having a shop cat. Within 2 days a small tuxedo kitten hopped out of a carrier onto Dara’s shoulders and never left. ⁣It took us days to decide on a name, Sirius Black. A Harry Potter character but also the brightest star in the sky.
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We quickly learned Sirius was a lemon. Epilepsy. An MRI found he was missing a section of his brain most likely originating from getting stuck when he was born. The seizures were eventually controlled by two different meds given every 8 hours. We said so long to his shop cat career and welcomed Dottie. She became his life long friend (it was hard for him to make cat friends as they sensed he was off) and would excitedly run over to greet him when he visited the shop. ⁣
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He spent the majority of his life split between our houses. He went on vacations, camping trips, grooming expos across multiple states. Stayed in hotels, cabins, airbnbs. Did not care where he was, acclimated quickly to all surroundings, traveled without complaint in the car and was an easy going gentle soul. Through the years he experienced a near complete urinary blockage, arthritis in both back knees that affected his gait, allergies that left bald patches in his fur and teeth reabsorption to name a few. If it could happen to Sirius it would but it mattered little. A mother’s love will you get you far and he had multiple. ⁣
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We knew our time with him was always going to be short and yet it feels strange and wrong to write he passed. Cancer. After a life spent fighting against Mother Nature this took him in no time at all. ⁣
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Our Fruity Pebble, if reincarnation exists and you want to try this thing called life again, we are game. You know where to find us. ⁣
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Come back. ⁣
Even as a shadow,⁣
even as a dream.

06/09/2023

This is what 11 years looks like.⁣
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Posting a smidge late but we got to celebrate our 11th year anniversary tonight at Northbowl. ⁣
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Here is to year 12 and strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them. 🎉

01/02/2023

Hello 2023. ⁣⁣
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Please be kind. ⁣⁣
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Dottie⁣
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See you all tomorrow.

12/25/2022

"Twas the night before Christmas⁣
when all through the house⁣
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Not a moo-cow was stirring⁣
not even a mouse;⁣
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The catnip stockings were hung⁣
by the chimney with care,⁣
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In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there...."⁣
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Happy Holidays from all of us, to you and yours. ⁣
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Only Dottie is minding the shop today, the rest of us will see you all tomorrow.

06/11/2022

This is what 10 years looks like. ⁣⁣
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The achievements of a shop like ours are the results of the combined efforts of every individual in these photos. ⁣⁣
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Many thanks to the Mütter Museum and it’s amazing staff for hosting us. It was a perfect evening. ⁣
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Happy 10th Anniversary ladies. Here is to future achievements and past glories.

04/16/2022

Today we had Spartacus Maximus in the shop today for a makeover! ✨

04/09/2022

came to collect. 🏆⁣
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What has your groomer been up to lately? ⁣
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Please note we are booking three weeks out with any of our five groomers so plan ahead!

04/03/2022

Steph’s protègè Maddie stepped out of her comfort zone at the salon and won Rising Star Best First Time Competitor at Intergroom. Thank you for allowing us to take Santo on this adventure.

12/25/2021

Merry Christmas from all of us to you and yours. ⁣
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See you tomorrow. ⁣
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Bonus - behind the scenes of what it takes to land our perfect shot.

12/22/2021

Haus of Snobs Chrismukkah Party 2021.

11/19/2021

Holiday appointments are filling up fast! Book your fur babies soon and don’t miss out.

11/08/2021

Our first litter of kittens came to us back in January of 2014 and were named Rose, Dottie and Henry, the three furry amigos. Rose found her way into the home and heart of Cynthia, a neighbor up the street, who became enchanted with her from the moment she saw her. She adopted Rose and us along with her - we celebrated birthdays, holidays, attended anniversary parties and became family. Today little Rosie left this world and moved on to her next adventure after a short and intense battle with large cell lymphoma. We are heart broken for Cynthia who so fiercely loved her with every fiber of her being. We mourn every pet’s passing but this one hits different, Rosie was family in every way one could be. ⁣⁣
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Rosie, our little dog in a cat suit, each time we look at Dottie we will see your face and remember what an amazing creature you were. Don’t worry about your mom, we will watch over and take care of her too. ⁣
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Until we meet again. ⁣
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(We will bring the tuna filets, we got you. 🖤)

10/12/2021

Fall has arrived and so has new clothing. Worthy Dog reversible fleeces and wubby pull over fleeces in sizes XS to XXL in a variety of colorways.

10/10/2021

Stephanie brought back a 2nd place trophy this weekend from competing in New England. ⁣
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What has your groomer been up to lately?⁣
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A huge thank you to the incomparable Wendra and her mother Liz who trusts us to travel great distances and compete with the apple of her eye. ⁣

09/12/2021

Thanks & Groom Expo for giving us the much needed opportunity for a ladies weekend of continuing education courses, tons of shopping, and networking. Some very exciting things are in the pipeline for us.

08/31/2021

Kitten alert! If you are looking for a new family member we have three kittens looking for their forever home. They are about 12 weeks old, fixed, microchipped, have all of their shots, FIV/FeLV negative and all female (yes even the ginger is a girl!). Help us spread the word, stop by and say hi to them or reach out if you have any questions!

08/26/2021

Dogs are what make this ride called life worthwhile. Happy National Dog Day (to only a fraction of some of our favorite faces). ❤️

06/29/2021

& got to groom the cutest little alien baby today named Esther. ⁣
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Did you know we have a cat grooming suite that is sound attenuated, is kept at a balmy 75 degrees, has a pheromone infused plug-in going 24/7 and it is fully stocked with all feline friendly products from the shampoos and conditioners we use to the ear cleaner and face wash we apply.

06/09/2021

This is what 9 years looks like. Older, wiser, funnier. ⁣⁣⁣
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This is the A Team. ⁣⁣
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Happy 9th Anniversary ladies.

05/15/2021

It was this bubba’s 9th birthday today. ⁣
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Happy birthday, sir. In your own purring way you are the best cat anyone could ever hope to meet.

04/02/2021

How our Friday is going...⁣
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A little behind scenes in the salon today.

03/26/2021

Guess who’s back, back again⁣
Dottie’s back, tell a friend⁣

03/26/2021

Brooks, an Old English Sheepdog, before/during/after. He is kept in a short bit fluffy style. ⁣
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Brooks got an O comb on the body, A on his legs and head and hand scissored his face and feet. iGroom squeaky clean on his first bath and brightening shampoo for his second with Artero leave in conditioner.

03/21/2021

The transformation of the charming Ms Sheila. ⁣
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Sheila received a 1 comb on the body, A comb on the legs and hand scissored her head and face. She was bathed in iGroom 50 to 1 for her first bath and iGroom True Color brightening for her second wash to make her white fur pop, and finished with Chris Christensen Precious Drop finishing spritz.

03/19/2021

Ms Penny, a mini bernadoodle, comes in every month for a sprucing up. If you want to keep your doodle in a fuller coat monthly maintenance visits are a must!⁣
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She received an A Comb on her body and hand scissored legs and head.

03/17/2021

The transformation of the gentle giant Mango. ⁣
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02/26/2021

Little Ms Loa, before and after.