11/15/2023
**If you are an in-between home grooming service client that comes for nail trims, ear cleaning etc on your short-haired low-maintenence dog or cat that you bathe at home: this doesn't apply to you personally 😊. BUT PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE POST if you are so gracious as to want to refer potential clients to me 🥹❤️❤️❤️**
Beginning 2024, I will no longer be able to accommodate ANY clients, including friends or family, that do not adhere to an 8 week or less schedule for grooming services. No exceptions!!!
My main reason for instilling this policy is my mental health. Grooming neglected dogs takes a HUGE toll on my heart and state of mind. It crushes my soul seeing dogs in pain from severe matting, untreated ear infections, ingrown toenails, fleas, caked on feces/urine and the rashes, bruising and irritation that come from a grooming uncovering all of these things. Not to mention the fact that dogs who go several months between professional grooming appointments, are generally fearful and uncomfortable during the process because they're not used to it and it'snot part of their regaular routine. It kills me when dogs don't feel they can trust me or aren't given the chance to learn to trust me by coming on a regular schedule...I am extremely adept at reading their body language regardless of how YOU think they feel about it. I pride myself in building and maintaining genuine, loving bonds with every single pet that steps paws on my table...and their people too. 🥹 Most of my clients drag their owners in the door to see me, and THAT is what I live for. ❤️
The second reason I am sticking to this policy is that this career is my ENTIRE livelihood. I depend on the income that my services provide. We ALL have bills to pay, on a chedule, and a lifestyle we've created and wish to maintain. I need to be able to count on my clients showing up for their appointments so that I can budget my personal expenses. Being profitable does NOT make me greedy. If you are a current client, you already know that I put my entire heart and soul into your pet's care every single time you entrust me with them. They love me, and I love them and I take so much pride in that.
There will be a $5-20 price increase on all of my services beginning January 2024.
Thank you for understanding and for allowing me to do what I love and live a life I love. ❤️❤️❤️
Pictures of my sleepy besties so this gets seen!