The Pink Poodle

01/08/2025

01/02/2025

Happy New Year from the Pink Poodle! I feel so blessed! Thank you for the business you gave me this year but mostly thank you for your friendships!
I am well aware that there are multipal groomers in our area that have great talent, and I appreciate that you trust me with your furry little friends.
Looking forward to 2025!

10/19/2024

Corgi facts of the day!
Corgi means dwarf and they
share ancestry with huskies .
Little Mable has to be one of the cutest I've ever seen.
With little legs no longer then then a weiner dog, supporting a body as big as a beagle. Being a puppy she was wanting under the dryer while brother Charlie was on the table.
I so wish I would have got a video but I was working on Charlie. she got a running start and hopped on my stool that has wheels and it rolled to the table where she jumped mid air while still rolling onto the table and nudged her way under the dryer.
it reminded me of the old video game Donkey Kong. lol
I will remember that move for all the days I have left in this world.

10/19/2024

For real.

10/17/2024

This little stinker spent the day with me today. She was so playful , she greeted everyone at the door, she played with her friends , she decided that she loves the stand dryer and would try to get back on the groom table. Her favorite friend was Rudy. What a little snuggle bug!

10/16/2024

Did you know most Brittany spaniels are born with a docked (short) tail?
I didn't.

10/15/2024

Did you know that King Charles Spanials were once referred to as flea magnets. Many moons ago people took them to bed because they believed that the fleas would attract to the dog and they would get a better nights rest.
There was no real proof that this worked.
Many visit me, King Charles not fleas lol. Some families have me cut them down short, I have 2 families that keep their little girls longer and looking like you often see in pictures.
I don't know one person who wouldn't look into those big old eyes and fall in love.
In the grooming world I would say they mat worse by their rear end and tummy. Mostly because they are so short it drags thru the grass .

10/14/2024

I have a ton of Shih Tzus that visit me at the Pink Poodle. Most come every 4 to 6 weeks.
I find that in the grooming world that most mat around their ears and their tummy's.
I've never had a mean one, and they come thru the door usually bouncing like Tigger, great big eyes and just happy to be there!
Thought I'd share a fun fact!

Their Name Means “Little Lion”
The Mandarin phrase “Shih Tzu” translates to “little lion.” The Shih Tzu was likely given this name because of its association with the Tibetan Buddhist God of Learning. According to legend, they traveled with a small lion dog that could transform into a full-sized lion.

09/04/2024

I'd like to take this time to say thank you to all my customers that voted for me for the peoples choice awards for the third year in a row I received a silver. (2nd place) Don't think for one minute I don't know that you folks could get on the highway and turn either direction and find your way to a great groomer.  Northwest Iowa is full of them and they are all highly skilled..
Someone would've told me six or seven years ago that I would be living the dream I would've laughed at them. Nothing in my life has ever came easy but I wake up every morning and I look forward to what I'm gonna find at the pink poodle.
Not only do I get to know your fur babies, but I have gotten to know each of you and consider you a friend . We share laughs ,concerns and I look forward to always hearing about what's going on in your lives.
I try to stay affordable and provide you with great customer service. Please know how much your business is appreciated..
Also congratulations to Miranda and Eric at Heartland Kennels for the gold. (1st place)

07/22/2024

Hi guys, if you have facebooked or called in the last 2 weeks and I didn't reply , I'm having trouble with my phone service and chances are I didn't see it. It seems to be hit or miss. Don't be afraid to reach out again. Right now I am booked till the 15th.
I appreciate your patience with me !
Kelly

07/15/2024

The Pink Poodle will be closed from August 3rd -12th. Hope everyone is enjoying summer! I sure appreciate your business.

07/06/2024

Found in Ruthven.

05/22/2024

Hi my friends! I was nominated for the KICD 107.7 people's Choice Awards. It pops up on the top of the KICD web page under services..then pet grooming.
If you are happy with my work, will you please go and vote for me? You can do this daily but I even appriciate even if you vote at least once.
I appreciate your business and it's amazing how The Pink Poodle has grown and how you all keep me busy. I'm living the dream!

05/21/2024

“looking for a family for this Labradoodle, his name is merlin and he’s about to be 2 on july 15th. sweet boy who is a huge cuddler and loves kids. he is fully house trained and knows a few tricks. very smart boy with lots of love to give. just wanna make sure he’s very well taken care of and that the next owner knows how to care for him and all his poodle

04/12/2024

Update, Frankie had a great morning playing hide and seek. He had a nice morning run and then I caught him. Thanks for all the help! He's home safe and sound!

04/12/2024

Friend in Ruthven, Kody and Marriahs  basset hound Frankie got away this morning and I was out for a morning run. If you happen to see him would you let us know? Thanks.

04/05/2024

I'm telling you, Bullys in Ruthven has the best phillys hands down. You're not gonna go away hungry!