Today I groomed these two little cuties while they boarded for the day. Their owners were so bashful about the pups being “overdue”, but they were not that bad at all. This is considering that Hannie and Ryza were just due for a spring haircut and shampoo when I closed the shop for six weeks. … Continue reading
I’ve said it before that I don’t know how Friday or the weekend sneaks up on me. It doesn’t matter anyway. I’m starting to get antsy about my grooming waiting list. People have been understanding and polite while that facet of my business is closed, but I do worry about the pets’ comfort. As if … Continue reading
Here’s an awkward pose by the young Catahoula Leopard Hound, Toby, who is staying with us for a couple of weeks. I’m quite well acquainted with Catahoulas, as we had them at the farm at Dunster. It is one of my regrets that I didn’t practice better animal husbandry or business sense. Over time, I … Continue reading
With this isolation business, I am even less aware of the days of the week. We are self employed, so this often goes with the territory; it also matters very little. I just realized that tomorrow is Sunday, and the grocery store has posted new, shorter hours, and that they will be closed Sundays for … Continue reading
I think about you often, my readers, but the truth is that I haven’t had much to say. I know this blog is not noteworthy for pithiness or profundity … that’s a disclaimer I’ve made often, and I’m not putting myself down. Life is not very different in this self-isolation condition than “normal” for us. … Continue reading
Our puppy has had a busy day. She has been full throttle all her waking hours, and the only break that I got was when I put her in a kennel (always with a treat and toy), and when we went for a short car ride, during which she was angelic. She has gone through … Continue reading
It was a pretty intense grooming day here. Louie is a purebred Golden Retriever, only 8 months old but very sturdy and large. Even as a youngster, he is quiet, curious and respectful. It didn’t take much time to bath and brush the puppy and trim his nails. The older dog from the same family … Continue reading
