04/23/2025
This is a post meant for my current clients, in case I have not been able to tell everyone in person, and to new or potential clients who have been trying to reach us.
2 1/2 years ago I was pulled down and hurt by an extra large dog. I drug my feet on going to the doctor, I just assumed I was badly bruised and that’s why so much pain. A year ago I had an xray that showed moderate osteoarthritis in my left hip. This past February I had another, it has become severe and I am needing a total hip replacement. Many of you have seen me limping around, and now I am to the point of it being locked up with little mobility.
My surgery is scheduled for May 2nd. I have tried to find someone who could fill in for me for a few weeks, however I have been unsuccessful in that regard. So I have decided to shut down for 4 weeks, beginning May 5 until the end of the month, at least for full grooms and new clients. I have my assistant who will still be coming to do baths, nails, basic haircuts (she is a groomer). However she is not comfortable with taking on more intricate styles, and of course she can not take new behavior cases as they require 2 people in my salon.
Please do not panic and go elsewhere, or worry that this is a tragic situation.
I have stayed at the table as long as physically possible, but now I am almost crippled. The surgeon said I would be wheelchair bound in less than 3 months if we didn’t do this now. It is best for everyone in the long run if I do it now, instead of an actual tragic situation in a few months that could potentially shut me down for good.
I am committed to my career and to my amazing fur friends and their owners. I have been struggling with returning messages and calls, not because of anything other than being in terrible pain all the time, exhausted, and trying to find someone who could provide services for me while I recover. Please bear with me, I will be better than I ever was in a few weeks.
I am working double time the next week and a half to get to as many as I can, so if you need to get in, now’s the chance before next Friday.
Reach out here or call/text 256-444-1063 and I promise to get back to you asap!
Thanks you for being in the Pawsh Pet family, and for your patience and understanding in this temporary situation. 🐾 💕