SAM SAM canine stylist

25/08/2024

It's no secret that I love rescue dogs. Whether they are young or old, they always seem so grateful and they repay the kindness done to them with all the love that they have.
My very very good friend Brooke Emiko from Blinged Furry Friends is heading to Bali very soon, and the two of us are raising money and supplies to help the amazing Eta Kadek who does wonderful work with Bali's sick and homeless dogs through mybalidogs
Brooke has managed to raise over $400 so far with much of that going to flea collars and treatments - they are quite expensive over there, and will help the health and well-being of many homeless dogs. We all know how miserable itchy dogs can be.....
I would ask you to support Brooke and myself, and make a donation to this worthy cause. We have total transparency and will account for every dollar raised.
To make a donation, no matter how big or small - EVERY dollar helps, I would ask that you deposit into the SAM SAM account with the reference "BALI".

You can follow mybalidogs on insta and see the wonderful work she does.....

Please remember, whether its $2 or $5 or even $10, you can change a dog's life.
Thank you for your love and compassion ❤ 🐶🐾

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Thank you

12/08/2024

Around 3.15 this afternoon, my little Sq**rt - aka Pumpkin - gained his wings and traveled across The Rainbow Bridge 🌈🐾💔
Whilst my daughter Bernice and I are devastated at the loss of this little grumble bum, we take solace knowing that his body is no longer in pain.
I was asked by Gina of Golden Oldies to break him out of the LDH some 5 years ago... LDH was going to euthanise him for being groom aggressive. As soon as I saw him, I knew he would never leave my side, until today....
Tomorrow he will go to Edenhills, and after that, a small portion of his ashes will travel to California to be made into a glass bead.
Whilst I mourn his loss, I am forever grateful for the time I had with him.
Vale my little Sq**rt puppy, forever in my heart 💔❤💔

11/08/2024

Barring a miracle, my darling pumpkin will be crossing The Bridge tonight. I am beyond shattered 💔💔💔💔😭😭😭

11/08/2024

Begging you to keep my little Sq**rt in your thoughts and prayers 🙏
At 6.20 he started frothing at the mouth, at 6.55 he had his first seizure. At Werribee Green Cross. I don't think he will come home 😭💔😭

10/07/2024

My Taffy is still with us, much to the amazement of not only our local vet, but a whole slew of pathologists.
They can't explain why he is so wonderfully good.....
I don't care why, I'm just insanely grateful that he's still here and not in any way suffering.
Thank you all for your interest and well wishes 🥰🙏

19/06/2024

Thank you all, Taffy is still with me ❤❤
These past few weeks have been very stressful, as I also have a little old grumpy with CHF.
I really appreciate your kind words and support 😊
Due to a scheduling issue, I have 2x appointments available for THIS SATURDAY the 22nd. Small and medium sized only please.
Be well, Claudette

20/05/2024

Please be patient with me. I found out today that Taffy has multiple myeloma and that I will be lucky to have him for another 4 weeks. Thank you

28/03/2024

I would like to gratefully thank everyone. The "$5 from each groom " initiative has closed, and $365 was donated to Rescued With Love this afternoon. This does not include the special private donations that several clients made.
RWL is such an amazing rescue...... They take on difficult and challenging puppers, many that other rescues can't.
As they receive no funding, it is up to us, the RWL village to raise money for often complex medical needs.
Thank you again, and may you have a very happy Easter 🐣 🐰🥚✝️

13/03/2024

Rescued With Love is an amazing rescue founded by Kae Norman around 15 years ago. They take in the hardest and most difficult of cases. Dogs that other rescues simply can't.
Most of the time, these dogs present with severe health issues, but the best is done by them through the support of the RWL village. Totally funded privately with no government support, fundraisers are posted often to provide medical and other needs to these precious puppers.
I am donating $5 off each groom until Good Friday to donate to this amazing rescue. Hope you will support me.
Please read the post, and know that this is straight from Kae's heart ❤

If you wish to donate to this most worthy cause, please click the link below ###

https://www.rescuedwithlove.org/campaigns/

This is incredibly hard to write.

I have advised the girls that we are unable to meet our vet bill.
I've just paid out over $8000 to one of our vet clinics we use, and I have advised the other one I am unable to meet the amount owed.

Winnie's money is put aside, she will have her CT scan on Friday. After that - our vet bills will come through again next week.

Rescues run differently and we have always met our bills. Some struggle under the weight and pay off what they can - but we have always paid - end of story.

This is due to me, not the girls running up bills, or charging things to RWL - it is my responsibility to make sure we are afloat, and stay afloat. I don't deny the dogs in our care anything and we have always managed.

I've spoken with Barry and if necessary I will forgo my wage from RWL ($400 a week) and we will be okay.

We are sourcing grants etc to help but of course this is a medium long term goal - and won't solve the issues now.

As we are entirely reliant on your donations - and what we get from our adoption fee ($500) and our fundraisers with art etc - I just need to manage RWL better.

I am so sorry to let you down at this stage, i will go for a walk in a minute and think about how I can harness our resources and get through this week.

There will be the same issue next week - but I will deal with the urgent issue of paying our bills we owe now.

Leave it with me.
x

29/02/2024

Wookie, one of SAM SAM's favorite bois ♥

09/02/2024

Frodo

07/02/2024

Buddy 🥰

04/02/2024

Back at full health and ready to groom 😁
If your pupper needs a summer cut to cope with summer please text 0435 344 048 for enquiries or appointment.

Little Maple and Bear feeling much cooler...🥰

05/01/2024

Happy New Year everyone 😊
Yes, I am back on the road as of tomorrow after last month's brutal illness.
Most of you who missed out on your December appointments have been contacted , but if I've missed you, please send me a msg and I'll rectify that asap.
Be well and stay healthy 🤗

31/12/2023

Wishing you all a wonderful New Year !!

25/12/2023

Ho Ho Ho.......
Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤

To all my loyal, compassionate and patient clients, I hope this day is filled with love, kindness and family.
I will be catching up on your doggo's grooms after my recent illness as of thursday 28th December.
If you are away and not available, please let me know.
Sending you peace and blessings this special day.

16/12/2023

Dear clients
As some of you may be aware, I have been unwell the last couple of weeks with shingles. Unfortunately I have now got a kidney infection and gastritis, so need to take a few days off. I hope that all the meds prescribed kick in soon and that I can groom again from Wednesday on.
I understand this is not ideal, especially at this time of year, but I must put my health first.
The plan is to catch up with some cancelled appointments over the Xmas break.
I will be in contact with you as soon as possible. In the meantime I apologise for any inconvenience and trust that you will be understanding given the circumstances.
Kindest regards

Claudette xx

30/11/2023

Good morning. As most of you know, I have been very ill this past week, and although I'm not anywhere near 100%, I will be back on the road tomorrow. I ask you to please be patient if I'm running overtime or it takes me a bit longer to groom your puppers. If your appointment was canceled this week, and you still have another scheduled before Christmas, you may be asked to wait until this next one in a couple of weeks.
Thank you so much for your care and support.

Claudette ###

26/11/2023

What do you do as a groomer when it's busy as, at the most hectic time of the year? Go to an all-weekend grooming seminar ofcourse 😉!!!
The amazing Blake Hernandez from the USA was our teacher and he was fabulous!!!
Sue was kind enough to let me borrow Buck for the occasion. He was such a good boi ❤

17/11/2023

Little Stevie update....

He's starting to settle in. Beginning to know his name.
Has worked out how to use the doggy door.
Still scared of a mouse's fart, but will come and snuggle as long as it's on his terms. If I reach out to him he bolts. Baby steps.......
❤

12/11/2023

Please help me welcome Stevie...
Stevie came from a puppy farm tonight, his coat cast-matted ( for those of you who don't know what that is, remember way back when, when you broke your arm and they put a cast on? Yeah, like that), terrified of everything and everyone ( no socialization) and no name.
I've cleaned him up and washed him, but where i would fluff dry your dog and re-clip, he's just had a clip, wash and left to air-dry. He's so scared....
Next week will see his balls removed and those pesky rear dew claws.
If you are looking for a puppy, I encourage you to use a registered, reputable breeder.....
Good night from Stevie 🥰

31/10/2023

I am heartbroken tonight 💔. My favouritest client, Princess Emily aka Em aka Stinker, the gorgeous girl that was always my last dog for the year has left me and crossed the Rainbow Bridge 😭🥺💔.
For 6 years she turned herself inside out when I arrived for her wash. For 6 years her mum made smart-ass comments and pictures. For 6 years I got to treasure and love this sweet girl......
Please treasure your puppers, tomorrow is not guaranteed.
To Em's mum and dad, I send you all my love, peace and prayers and my gratitude for allowing to be Em's groomer these past years.
Lots of love through tears 😭💔

23/10/2023

🐾 **Important Update** 🐾

Hello, furry friends and pet parents!

I wanted to share some exciting news with you all. I'm thrilled to announce that my grooming schedule is completely booked for the remainder of the year! 🎉 Your support and trust in my services mean the world to me, and I'm so grateful for each and every one of you.

However, I want to address a concern. Whilst I'm fully booked, I am always committed to helping pets in Emergency Welfare Cases. If you or someone you know has a furry friend who's welfare is at stake, don't hesitate to reach out, and I will do my best to make room to assist these special cases. Your pets' well-being is my top priority, and I'm here to support the community in any way I can.

Thank you for your understanding and for being a part of our pet-loving community. Let's ensure that no puppers suffer during this holiday season. 🐶❤️

If you have any questions or if you know of a pet in serious need, please feel free to contact me directly, either via messenger or text on 0435 344 048. Thank you for your continued support!

Kind regards,
Claudette xx

18/09/2023

Darling little 18yo Jack 🥰
He may be a very old boi, but there are 2 things he really likes....
To look his best for his mumms, and TREATS !!!!
SAM SAM is happy to oblige on both counts 😁

06/09/2023

It's the 7th of September.... a bittersweet day at SAM SAM.
Bitter because 13 years ago I had to make the hardest decision. My Sammy had liver cancer and had to gain his wings..... 😭
I had never done this before 💔
They heard my wailing 2 suburbs over, and I swore I could never do that again...
I have, many many times over
But out of SAM'S memory and love came SAM SAM canine stylist. A way for me to honour his memory. If you've not read "Sam's Story", it is pinned to the top of this page. There is also a vid of when Sam came into care.

So today, I might be a little less chirpy as I remember my boy, I also rejoice in having had the privilege of caring for my Sam, and all the good he started in me.

Happy remembrance day my sweetheart 💗

04/09/2023

Beautiful Winnie 😍
As we start our journey into the warmer weather, it's time for your puppers to have a seasonally adjusted groom. A spring cut if you like....
Please contact 0435 344 048 for your appointment.
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04/09/2023

Groomers get to play with puppies all day, right?
Well no, we actually work very hard to give your puppers the best of care. HOWEVER, there are some puppers that provide comic relief, see below for just one of them. Her name is Holy 😂🤣

31/08/2023

How can you not love a puppy, especially at her first groom... Welcome to the SAM SAM family little Rosita ❤

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21/08/2023

Gorgeous fur siblings Hippo and Cleo. They even have the head tilt down pat 😁

08/08/2023

Little puppy Bonnie, into the SAM SAM trailer for her free puppy intro to grooming. She was such a good girl, but I have a feeling that the sass is gonna be strong with this one 😂

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