Shed Happens

07/30/2022

Violet and I would like to wish you all a fond farewell and THANK YOU. Tomorrow is officially my last day at work. Due to serious health reasons I must hang up my clippers after nearly 15 years. I have so much more to say and will post again soon, but the super happy exciting news is that my Besties, Crystal Smith and Suzanne Perry will be taking over with our same staff, as Good Karma Grooming!!!!!! I will share their page so you can Like it .
Booked appointments on my schedule have been delegated so no need to worry about yours. Everything will remain the same minus Myself and the biz name. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to my staff and clients for helping my dream come true. I will miss you all dearly. Feel free to add me on Facebook and stay in touch! MUCH LOVE AND GRATITUDE. -Sara Monell

07/29/2022

Happy 3rd Birthday Brittany!!!!! 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🐾 🐾 🐾

07/24/2022

😄 🤣 😂 😆

07/19/2022

SO PROUD AND GRATEFUL!!!

We all love our pets. We get them the best quality food. We take them for walks, runs, and hikes. We train them. We play. And buy them treats because

07/16/2022

Violet says, "Where are you taking me and WHY the Life Jacket???!".

07/15/2022

Sisters, Piper and Brady all dolled up and ready to strut their stuff!!!

07/14/2022

07/10/2022

Co-pilot Max gets his own window. Dogs are family ❤

07/10/2022

It just doesn't get any cuter than thisssss!!!! Daisy, Cupid and Freeway!!!!

07/10/2022

Crystal's little rescues, Chewy Angus Picklesmith and Pixie Peapod Picklesmith are never far from her at all times! Tootsie loves the extra support.

07/10/2022

Happy morning line up!!!! Titus, Calla and Beckett.

07/10/2022

Buck McClure!!!!!!

07/10/2022

Friar Tucker!!!!!!!

07/10/2022

My boyfriend of 7 years, Beckett!!!

07/08/2022

When your friend brings in her 4 little dogs and asks for everyone to be naked all over...but because Lucha is my fave I get a little creative control of my choice...haha

07/07/2022

If this was a human baby I would say, "No, thanks. I'm allergic. ".....but gimme a squishy baby puppy and I'm alllll over it!!!! Congrats to our long time friend Otis and family on their new addition, Ollie!!!

07/07/2022

Got our invite to the Finalists exclusive party for the Seven Daysies Awards! Pretty impressive considering I fully forgot about it and did not share a single post asking for nomination, first voting round or final round!!!!! Y'all came through for us anyway! You are all the BEST 💘 Keep your fingers crossed for us to be the Winners of the Best Grooming Shop in Vermont!!!!!

07/07/2022

Violet had an adventurous day yesterday helping us forage for Chanterelles. She also rolled in Bear Vomit and Moose P**p so she had to pay the price today with a groomins!!! Join the us on the Vermont Foragers Facebook group to follow her shenanigans and be a part of a truly cool bunch of nature lovers!!!!!!

05/09/2022

I apologize for my absence on social media and at work this last week. On May 1st I had to say Goodbye to my Baby Boy, Mulligan. 15 1/2 years was a giant blessing. We've been through hell and back together and never gave up on each other no matter the circumstances. Mulligan is a golf term for a do over and that's exactly what he was to me. He saved my life by giving me something to be good for. He was a very difficult dog from Day One. Because of that I had to dive head first and way deep into learning about dog behavior. In turn, I was gifted my purpose in life. My heart is shattered. My grief too heavy to bear. Ultimately, I am just so very very grateful. Every sacrifice was worth it. Thank you, Mulligan. "I'll love you forever. I'll like you for always. As long as I'm living, my baby you'll be".

05/01/2022

04/30/2022

Mya's Mama, Shauyne was my Manager 17 years ago when I was hired at Gulliver's Doggie Daycare. I will forever be in debt to Shauyne for all she taught me about making the cut as a dog professional. Her fierce no B.S. work ethic, commandment of those who were also responsible for the job,physical and emotional sacrifice for the dogs and the gift of having her become an irreplaceable friend have no doubt had a heavy impact on me and my career. To sum it up, some full circle stuff for me that I am grateful for every day.

04/29/2022

Just gonna lay this out, because I truly believe and I think we have proven as a business that sometimes, the Underdog prevails! I never ever aspired to be a business owner. In fact, it was my worst fear. It has never been, and continues to to be difficult and stressful, but every single employee is here for a reason. I can't imagine life without every single person representing this business!

04/28/2022

No doubt jamming to some Phish or Grateful Dead 🤔 haha...Suzi drying Kobuk while her first 2 Goldens, Abby and Lucy nap at her feet!!!! Golden Goddess!!!

04/28/2022

We meet Willow out back and carry her in. Her physical structure does not represent her SPIRIT as she loves loves loves her custom attention!!! She enthusiastically walks herself out after her groomins so we know our sacrifices are both humane and a positive experience for her!

04/28/2022

Norma Jean Snufflebean doing my impression of my reaction to New Clients who somehow feel entitled to our services. Some people have made it EXTREMELY uncomfortable for us and it's frustrating....Not gonna lie, those potential clients are placed at the bottom of the waiting list with notes !! I have officially terminated adding to our New Client Waiting List. The dozens who are on it will remain there for our reference and may get a call, but we have had a sign outside our door for a long time as well as our outgoing voice-mail message about our inability to take new clients. It feels AWFUL to not have the ability to take new clients, but we are solid booked out for months with many prebooking for the year. So..that's that. When we mean, no wiggle room, we MEAN NO WIGGLE ROOM. OUR STAFF IS TAPPED OUT!!!

04/28/2022

Miss Bella Jean had a necessary Spring Do-Over!!! Full Coated and matted up,, Crystal H. first washed, dried and brushed her enough to make a comfortable buffer for a clip that was 3 lengths above the shortest blade.. So proud of her because she has had only a few visits and has a strong aversion to blow drying and clipper work anywhere from the shoulders up! Life happens. We are back on track and will see her in 6 weeks!

04/25/2022

Best shots we could get of Baby Ollie, who never stops dancing and prancing on the floor!!! At only a half a year old, Ollie had his second visit and first full haircut with Ami today. With great fur comes great responsibility and regular THOROUGH brushing at home!!!! There are many many things for us Groomers to teach, encourage, train and support a Puppy through. A coat like Ollie's is a GIANT commitment. Our veteran Groomers can pull off some serious miracles but, never ever ever at the dog's expense! We will not make a dog endure unnecessary discomfort to please their human's vision of vanity. While there is an abundance of Google images to find with the look you want, there is very little info about the work to put in to achieve that. With Doodles, the images do not often represent your dog's actual coat type because there is an insane amount of variation, keeping in mind they are a mixed breed and can have a variable combo of each. Ollie has a bright future with the synergy of homework and regular grooming care!

04/25/2022

The Garrands absolutely nailed this family portrait on their way out!!!!!! Ali, Emmale and I groomed Sasha, Ginger and Sammie today and dressed them in matching dark blue bows and bow tie!!!! Fab-u-loussss!

04/25/2022

Diane and Beckett, THANK YOU SO CRAZY MUCH!!!!!! You really know how to make people feel special and loved. A custom order from The Main Squeeze for all staff members today!!!!!!!!!!!!!

04/25/2022

Who wants a cookie???!!!! Violet, Oakley, Willow, Chewy and Pixie on their best behavior!