Blissful Pet Grooming

04/01/2025

Happy New Year! The transition between 2024 and 2025 has been.... 'busy' to say the least 😅

Several important updates:

1. Jasmine's Husband - he did have a significant and terrifying decline, but he's back to healing and is doing much better. He will be in the hospital for a while yet, but Jasmine plans to return January 13th if all goes well.

2. They came and picked up the van that needed major repairs done a few days earlier than expected (that was my fault, I misunderstood the pick up date vs. repair date). So we are down to one van, and we will have to plug in for the appts occurring from the 3rd-12th.

3. Because of the van being picked up early, the other van hasn't had a chance to have the battery bank installed and parts were delayed slightly. So we will need to plug in for all mobile appointments between the 3rd and 12th of January. For those of you who are willing to do the salon, please feel free to message our businesses line. Once the other van is back, the battery bank install will be completed so hopefully everything will be back to normal starting mid-late January.

Thanks for sticking on the bumpy ride! Blessings and belly rubs ❤️

20/12/2024

UPDATE ON JASMINE'S HUSBAND -

He is doing much better and surgery to assist in swelling in the brain is less likely. He is becoming more coherent and showing signs of his old self. He will be in ICU a few more days and the medical staff is hopeful that he can then be moved to a less intensive care unit for continuing recovery after that.

Jasmine is holding strong and continues to bed at his bedside. I went to hang with her last night for a couple hours and things have a much better optimistic vibe.

We still don't know what the long-term looks like, to include recovery time and prognosis, but everyone is rooting for them!

Keep in mind, Jasmine and I do most of the scheduling and since she is no longer available and I made sure to be by her side as much as possible for the first 48 hours, response time has been very slow but I am working on trying to catch up. Thank you for your continued patience and support ❤️‍🩹

Pic of the beautiful Ivy for tax

18/12/2024

Welp, it's 4:45am and there's a reason I'm up. (Written with permission)

Yesterday afternoon on 12/17/24, the husband of one of the fav groomers on the team, Jasmine, got into a really bad car accident. He was not the only occupant in the vehicle but the other occupants are okay and home. He, however, ended up with severe head trauma. He was admitted to the trauma center in critical condition.

Blessedly, he has been stabilized and moved to the ICU but remains in critical condition. Prognosis is unclear at this point in time. He is lucid and is able to recall names, dates, and recognize family members, which is a positive sign.

However, as a result, Jasmine is going to be out of office until further notice. We are working on rescheduling and appreciate your understanding, patience, kindness, and flexibility at this time. She has already designated groomers for her request clients and so please be assured that when we offer a new groomer for this round of appointments that it is with Jasmine's direction.

I just left the hospital and Jasmine is doing okay. The team has stepped up and made sure she has everything she and her kids need taken care of and we are keeping her company in the hospital and ensuring she has all the support she can get. We will update once the doctors determine more solid recovery plan.

Hug your loved ones extra tight for us today ❤️

(Pic of Bliss and Nyssa for tax)

16/12/2024

Well, that was a plot twist 😱 major PSA (posted with client permission)!

Yesterday a client reached out to ask about a concern for their pup - she was acting strange and they were concerned it was over a slightly curved nail. Luckily I (Cici) live in the same neighborhood as this person and she was kind enough to not judge my tired-mom look and brought her pup to me. Upon arrival I noticed that the dog had discharge around her ge****ls and looked swollen - but subtly, in a way that most pet owners wouldn't notice because they are not exposed and trained to notice minor differences in their pups. I checked out her nails and they definitely weren't to a point that would have caused her discomfort. When I mentioned the discharge around the ge****ls (it wasn't a ton, so not super noticeable), the owner brought up the fact that the dog (that they inherited recently) was not spayed. She was an older, smaller female dog and so my immediate thought was a condition not a lot of people know about: pyometra.

Pyometra is a life-threatening uterine infection in female dogs that occurs when bacteria infects the uterine lining and causes pus to build up. This happens to in-tact dogs (dogs that are not spayed).

Now I'm not a vet. 99% of groomers aren't. We cannot give a diagnosis or offer substantial medical advice because we are not licensed or educated in that aspect to do so. I've never even seen pyometra in person before. BUT having a good relationship with your groomer is important specifically in cases such as this. Groomers are often the first line of defense when it comes to the health of your pet - we see them on a regular schedule and notice things that are easily missed by owners thanks to a chunk of time between appointments. And so when I saw the discharge and swelling, I knew something was off and mentioned this condition as a possibility solely on the basis that the dog was not spayed and just had her heat cycle a few weeks ago. I did also mention that it could be an array of things - but that pyometra was my biggest concern. I made it clear that it was not my intention to scare her when it came to my concerns, but that I needed to be real with her so she was prepared to deal with a worst-case scenario. Many of you know me well; I don't dance around serious health issues and it can be off-putting when I'm blunt about it, but I'm blunt because I care and I need you to know just how serious things can be.

Lo and behold, the pup was diagnosed with pyometra this morning. Luckily the owner noticed early on when their pup was acting a bit off and reached out to me for a second opinion and the dogs prognosis is decent. Keep in mind, outside of the swelling and discharge, and a little bit of a limp, the dog had no other major symptoms and was acting relatively normal.

While most recent studies show holding off on spaying/neutering until around 18 months-2 years is ideal for a dog's development, unless specifically for breeding purposes it is best to have your furry friend spayed/neutered after that point in order to avoid many cancers and severe health conditions like pyometra.

Also, if you're ever unsure or feel something is off about your pet and have a good relationship with your groomer, it never hurts to reach out just to have a fresh set of eyes look at your pet, especially somebody who already has an existing relationship with them. Veterinarians often see your pets once or twice a year, while your groomer sees them on average of every 4 to 8 weeks. As I stated before, we cannot give medical advice on a certainty and we are not veterinarians or vet techs... But we can tell you if we also notice something is wrong and give you the validation needed about going to the vet. And if your groomer does mention something is different, take that information seriously! We care and we only want our four legged clients to be happy and healthy.

Crossing our fingers that this pup gets through this with flying colors. I'm extremely grateful that the owner reached out and that they caught this early on 🙏🫶 sending the most positive of vibes!!!

09/12/2024

Hey everyone! Happy Paw-lidays and we hope y'all are doing well!

I know I haven't posted in a while, it's been super busy and we had a lot of things going on in the background, which means a couple of super important announcements! (Don't worry, summary up top, more details at the end, y'all know how I can talk for days)

TLDR;

1. We are getting a battery bank, but this is resulting in some down time in December

2. Our other van is getting some major repairs done in January and will result in additional down time

3. Our in-home salon is back up and running to assist with overflow and downtime!

More details below!!!
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1. Our generator officially died off about a month ago. We just wanted to say that we appreciate everyone who's been kind enough to let us plug in at their houses while we work. But with the generator dying came a brand new opportunity: we are now converting the generator-based mobile van into a battery-bank powered one, which means less maintenance and downtime in the long run, and a lot less having to plug into people's houses! But this is going to result in about 2-3 days of down time in December during holiday rush, so please be patient.

2. Our other van is getting major repairs done which will put it out for about 1-2 weeks in January, also resulting in some downtime and a severely packed schedule. I (Cici) will be the one taking most of the days off in favor of my employees so that they get the hours and pay they need. So that means January is gonna be a rough month for my schedule and it will probably take until February for it to balance back out

3. The in-home salon is back up and running! So to off-set the down time in December and January, we will be offering salon appointments when one of the vans isn't available in order to accommodate our large client list. If you live within the 211/Potranco area, we may even be able to pick up and drop off to maintain the convenience of mobile. For everyone else who is willing to do the salon, you will have to drop off and pick up (but obviously travel fee will not apply for the salon). We are still doing one on one appointments for the salon, just like mobile, it's just being done at a stationary location vs. a mobile setting. Please consider this as an option when the time comes for downtime!

As always, we hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday! Be kind, love, and give your furry friends belly rubs ❤️

Thanks!!!

-Cici and the Blissful Dream Team ❤️
(Company namesake pic for tax, haha! Look at Blissful's little ✨blep✨!)

28/10/2024

I've personally met Dino and he's the SWEETEST doggo! Best to not be in a home with cats, but very easily trained, just full of sunshine and happiness.

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20/07/2024

A client sent me this today. If you can help please reach out, her FB is the following:
https://www.facebook.com/jenilynnsmith01?mibextid=kFxxJD

**Urgent Help Needed!**

My best friend in New Waverly, Texas, recently went for a 4-mile walk in the country when she was unexpectedly followed home by a group of puppies that emerged from the bushes. These puppies were starving, and she and her husband fed them, but the situation was heartbreaking and infuriating. She posted on a local page to find their owners, and someone mentioned seeing a car dumping the puppies before speeding off. Unfortunately, no details were provided about the vehicle.

Despite her best efforts to find homes for these sweet, four-month-old, very docile puppies, the small community and full shelters have made it difficult. If anyone has room for these adorable puppies, please reach out. This is a sad situation, and my friend cannot keep them. Please, no negativity—just love and support. No dog should be abandoned like this.

27/06/2024

I always forget to upload these so here's a photo dump of recent puppers we got to work with ❤️

09/05/2024

Good morning 🌅

This is an important announcement from the Blissful Team!

We just wanted to let everybody know that Kristina is no longer with Blissful Pet Grooming. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors!

With that being said, major changes to the schedule will have to occur over the next few days. Those of you who specifically request Kristina will be messaged privately and provided her contact information should you prefer to follow her to her new company As we understand that clients grow attached to the groomers, not necessarily the company. She has also secured contact information for her request clients as well so she may also be reaching out to you separately.

We will be working on the schedule this evening and throughout tomorrow to get everyone rescheduled that needs to be. We do have a few interviews lined up and are hoping to minimize any disruption to service.

Thank you guys so much for your patience and understanding! Please text us at 210-570-4891 If you have any further questions or concerns or need Kristina's contact information.

Blessings and belly rubs!

26/03/2024

One of the hardest parts of our jobs is having to let go of our four-legged friends that we have grown to love and care for as if they were our own. Whether from old age, or illness, or sad twists of fate, it pierces our souls when we have to say goodbye, which sadly happens far too often in our line of work. Our furry friends are never with us long enough.

We normally don't make these kinds of posts because unfortunately with as long as Kristina and I have been grooming, we are getting into an era where many of our long time clients are starting to pass as they reach the golden years of their lives. We would make these kinds of posts far too often if we commented on every single one that occurred. It's a blessing and a curse, being privileged enough to work with so many pets since they were young and maintaining a relationship with them throughout their lives.

But this is one of the few that I will make a point to honor in their own separate post. We recently got word that one of our long time clients, Finn, who has been featured on this page a few times, has become very ill and will be crossing the rainbow bridge soon. Finn came to me because he had been too sassy and too much of a diva for other groomers to work on. But not with me. We bonded quite quickly, and even though it took lots of work and effort to get him fully comfortable with me grooming him, we fell into a good and pleasant routine that has held up for several years at this point. From grooming Finn in his bathroom to being with us as we evolved into mobile grooming, he's had a special place in my heart since the moment we met.

We will miss you so much, Finnegan. From singing Happy Birthday with us to putting me in my place when I pulled a tangle a little too hard, I am blessed to have so many memories with you. Your family have been the best owners a pup could ask for. They treated you like the king you are and with the abundance of love you deserved.

I know that once you cross that rainbow bridge, you'll get the throne your presence commands and will wait comfortably and patiently for your family to see you again when the time is right. Until then, rule the skies our little cheeky friend

23/03/2024

Just a few of our clients lately! Excited for spring and all the flowers that will bloom 🌷

22/01/2024

Hey there guys and gals and fellow pet pals!

We hope 2024 is treating you well so far! We have been VERY busy with lots of new clients requesting appointments and trying to get everyone in, so we apologize for our recent delays in returning messages. Kristina was also out for a week due to illness but she's back and working on getting her clients rescheduled accordingly.

We did recently have a generator issue that we are hoping to take care of soon - our generator is deciding on its own whether or not it feels like working, which has been forcing us to fall back on plugging in to our client's homes in order to power our dryer to dry our four-legged friends. We are unsure how long this will continue but are hoping to drop off the generator at a repair facility sometime this week, but once we do, this means there's going to be a few days we WILL need to be able to plug into your home in order to take care of your appointment.

We will need to plug into an outlet in the garage - front porch/exterior outlets are usually connected to an array of things (porch light, hall way lights, electronics and amenities on the same circuit inside the house) and therefore once we turn our dryer on, it flips the breaker to that circuit in your home. Garage outlets are usually on their own circuit and can handle the load better, which is why we require to be able to plug in to the garage. Don't worry, we have our own special extension chords we can use so distance isn't usually a problem.

And no, our vans won't blow the circuits in your house or damage your electricity lol! The vans are designed to be able to plug into people's homes as a backup and the worst that will happen is your circuit breaker will flip for that area of the house. We know how to flip them back on on the off chance it happens so don't worry!

We know this can be an inconvenience but we appreciate you working with us while we get that generator back online. We are booking out SEVERAL weeks in advance and are doing our best to minimize any reschedules.

Thank you for continuing to be patient and kind! We adore you!