Shaggy Dog Shack Grooming

09/05/2026

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💕💕In Loving Memory of Kaos 💕
There was a hush at the Rainbow Bridge 🌈 as all the angels gathered…
“We need dollies… lots of dollies 🪆.”
“And balloons 🎈,” said a tiny voice at the front as she looked ahead lovingly. “She loves balloons.” 🎈✨
"Zac is already there waiting for her 🐾 — she knows all about him."
“This little one is royalty 👑. We have the red carpet ready… and of course, a crown 👑.”
And this is how Kaos was welcomed at the Rainbow Bridge 🌈🐾
A tiny bundle of adorable fluff ☁️ is how I first met you, Kaos — with a name that didn’t quite suit such an angelic little face 😇… although you certainly proved you could hold your own! Of course the whole household — and quite possibly the whole world 🌎 — revolved around Her Royal Highness 👑✨
You had your loyal subjects, Annette, Danielle and Rose ❤️ at your beck and call, and they devoted their lives to you. You were loved and adored with every essence of their being 🥹❤️
You loved to dine out 🍽️ — “lunchy” was your favourite. Sitting proudly in your own chair watching everyone admire your beauty… but it was always look but don’t touch 😏 You were quite partial to giving side-eye 👀 and the occasional nip if anyone dared get too close 😂 I’ve also been on the receiving end of those little teefs 🦷 — in fact, so had your family if they had the audacity to give you your medicine 💊😂 But that face… oh my goodness, that perfect little face 🥹 with the cutest little “Disney dog” tongue 👅💕 — how could anyone not forgive you? ❤️
You were a supermodel 📸✨ and absolutely loved a photoshoot. With one perfectly timed head tilt you could melt my heart instantly ❤️ I’ll miss that so much, Kaos. I must also thank you for helping me develop ninja-like reflexes 🥷 while dodging those little teefs 😂 But you couldn’t help it, sweetheart — your tiny body was getting sore 💔 and your health battles were becoming harder. Yet seconds later, you’d be licking my face and all was forgiven ❤️
You loved the river and pram walks, sitting up proudly watching the world go by while recovering from your surgeries — such a little diva ✨ And oh… you loved the boys 😏💕 both human and dog alike 🐶 You’d flirt outrageously, bat those eyelashes, play hard to get, then sneak in for a sly sniff and steal a kiss 💋
I can still picture you perched high in Annette’s arms 🤍💕 listening to every word she said while telling me all about your latest adventures 🐾 — and more often than not, joking that your vet visits were probably funding the doctor’s farm 🚜 and putting his children through college 😂💸
Little one, you have left an enormous hole in your family’s hearts and lives 💔 Heartbroken doesn’t even begin to describe how they feel. They gave you absolutely everything and all the love a little dog could ever dream of 🥹❤️… and you gave it back to them a hundredfold.
We will all miss you and talk about you forever, darling Kaos 🐾 You truly were one in a million ✨
Run free, beautiful little lady 🌈👑
Heaven is lucky to have you, sweetheart… and so were we ❤️❤️

14/04/2026

It’s taken me a while to write this, because mere words can’t truly describe what a perfect boy you were, Fritz 💔🐾
From those little tombstone teefs, your perfect floppy teddy bear ears, and that adorable wobble when you walked… every part of you was just magic ✨
But your most endearing quality was your incredible capacity to love and to live life to the absolute fullest every single day. And wow… did you ever do that ❤️
Despite missing those vital hip parts, you never let anything hold you back. And that smile—oh my goodness—you were the happiest boy 😍
You gave the best doggy kisses, and I loved every single second I spent with you 💕
The Rainbow Bridge is so lucky to have you, gorgeous boy 🌈
Just as your devoted family were. Let’s be honest—they could have had an impressive investment portfolio in lieu of your vet bills—but you were worth every cent and millions more 💸❤️
They loved you with their whole hearts, and you loved them right back. We all did. We all loved you, little man 🐶💔
Chuckie absolutely adored his Nunky Fritz, and I see you in him every day 🐾
It makes my heart ache knowing we won’t get to share those special grooming days with you again 💔
To Ange, John, and family—my heart truly breaks for you. I can only imagine how empty the house must feel 🏡💔
Fritz was your world. But I know your beautiful girl Coco would have been waiting patiently for him at the Rainbow Bridge, ready to shower him with love as they ran off together—Fritz now with perfect legs, and Coco with flowing fur worthy of a Pantene commercial 🐾✨
Fritz, you were one in a million. The most perfect boy. I will miss you more than words can ever say ❤️
Run free, my gorgeous boy… no more wobbles, just perfect legs and endless adventures.
Thank you for the love, the smiles, and the memories I’ll carry with me forever, sweet Fritz 🌈🐾
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24/03/2026

Please if anyone knows anything about this missing boy.. Chidlow Wa .. been missing 4 days now 😥

18/03/2026

🌟Happy Charlie — the little dog who carried sunshine wherever he went🌟

When you're a groomer, you meet many dogs with the same popular names — and “Charlie” is definitely one of them.
But this Charlie was different.
This tiny little chap brought sunshine with him wherever he went🌞. The rainbow bridge🌈 is surely a brighter place now that you’ve bounded over it and announced your arrival.
To me, you will always be
☀️Happy Charlie☀️.

Not everyone saw that face of pure love and joy at first — like the people who first chose you.
But lucky for you, Charlie, a wonderful lady named Liz came along and became your devoted mum♥️.

Everyone knew Happy Charlie. How could they not?
You ruled our local park with the tenacity of a badger packed into that little body.
You strutted your stuff every day, and more than once I drove past to see you in “air jail " being carried by your mum after you’d reminded another dog about the park’s ownership laws — dangling indignantly but still convinced you had won the argument🤣.
Truth be told, Charlie believed every park rule had been written personally for him.
In your older years you mellowed a little, happily sharing your kingdom🌍👑.

I loved seeing that squishy, kissable face, and you were always the perfect little gentleman for grooming — even though grooming day was never the day you had planned.
One of the quiet privileges of being a groomer is getting to know the hearts of dogs like Charlie❤️❤️.

You were devoted to your mum, and she adored you. During her health battles you stood faithfully by her side — a constant little fluffy bundle of love and support.
The truth is, Charlie didn’t just belong to Liz — they belonged to each other😍.

I will miss you so much, Charlie.
I loved you like my own.
In fact, the whole neighbourhood did❤️.
Everyone loved ☀️Happy Charlie☀️.
Run free, little man.
The world sparkles a little less today without you.
The pawprints 🐾you left behind live in our hearts forever.♥️♥️

08/01/2026

If Oskar had a daily mantra, it would have been… “I’m lucky I’m cute.”❤️
And he wasn’t wrong.
That irresistible, squishy, kissable face had everyone wrapped around his little paw.🐾 His idea of making friends was getting as close as physically possible and being loud about it — personal space was never an option.🤪
Grooming you was a challenge, I won’t lie. You would pancake in the bath🛁 and on the table, laying down on the job and making it impossible to clip anywhere except straight down your back. And don’t even think about touching your nails — the side-eye said it all: “So stubborn… it’s my way or the highway.” Or the low way, thanks to those short, stumpy little legs.
Speaking of those legs — they wobbled and swayed as you swaggered around, but your will could never be broken. Despite being told you would probably struggle to walk, that stubborn streak let you live life like every day was your last. And sadly, that day eventually came 😭🌈
You didn’t wander quietly across the Rainbow Bridge,🌈 Occie — you bounded over it, somersaulted, and crash-landed on the other side announcing your VIP👑 arrival.
Your family adored you — we all adored you. How could we not? You exuded happiness and brought so much joy and chaos, and now your home is heartbreakingly quiet without your constant demands to be worshipped.👑
My heart goes out to you, Vesna, and all the family — because it truly took a village to raise this wilful child. I know how broken-hearted💔 you all must be. You were so deeply loved, little man, and I will dearly miss you too.💕 I loved you like my own and will especially miss you loudly announcing your arrival as you came down the street.
Run free, squishy boy. You’ll have all the friends in the world to play with.
Vesna, you and your family are in my thoughts —❤️ sending you all the biggest hugs and healing prayers 🤍🌈

06/01/2026

There is a very special place at the Rainbow Bridge called Juliet’s Angels 🌈🐾
It’s where the sweetest little souls now run free — souls who didn’t have the best start in life, but who were truly blessed to find Juliet. She loved them, protected them, and cared for them for the rest of their days.
Two more precious angels have sadly crossed the bridge — darling little Bramble and her cheeky brother Rocky — joining this beautiful, motley crew. Both had their share of health challenges, yet each day they bravely faced the world, determined to make the most of their time with Juliet.
Bramble, the patient quiet achiever, was content with cuddles and kisses.
And Rocky… Sir — you were a completely different kettle of fish. You firmly believed it was your right to be worshipped every second of the day (and rightfully so!), and oh my goodness, did you make sure everyone knew it — very loudly — when that standard wasn’t met.
I loved watching you both grow, becoming more confident and learning to trust enough to accept the love you always deserved.
I know you will be warmly welcomed by the rest of Juliet’s Angels as you bound into their keep. Zen will meet you first, greeting you with soft, loving words to reassure you that you are safe. Harry and Fergal will love you as though they’ve known you forever, becoming instant best friends. Pip and Amy may be a little shy at first, but friendship will come quickly. Reggie and Bodhi are in charge of security — making sure only the very bestest pups (which, let’s face it, is all of them) can join the gang. And tiny little Bella, who remembers you both, will make sure everyone knows just how special you are.
Juliet, this truly feels like the end of an era. You have given so much of yourself to these once-forgotten little souls, and I know that one day they will all bowl you over — running toward you with the sloppiest kisses and waggiest tails imaginable.
My heart breaks for you 💔 I know how quiet your home must feel now, after all the time, love, and energy you poured into your angels. I feel so blessed and honoured to have been part of your journey — witnessing the happiness and love you gave to these gorgeous souls who deserved nothing less.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss Juliet and I’m holding you close in my thoughts ♥️
Sending all my love and healing prayers 🤍🐾

23/12/2025

28/10/2025

Pippin, Poh and Huskie had a fun day ❤️❤️❤️

01/10/2025

In Loving Memory of Kia ❤️🩷

It was a sad day when two little dogs, Oliver and his daughter Kia, found themselves in a shelter.😪 They dreamed of a loving home — and as it happened, a lovely lady, Barbara, and her beautiful daughter, Trudy, dreamed of adding a little fluff to their lives to love and spoil forever. The rest, as they say, is history.💕

Not long after, Gordon came along, and it was love at first sight for the little fluffs. Kia was especially the apple of his eye🩷. From then on, they lived the life of Riley, and I had the honour of being their groomer from that very first day. Their sweet natures and funny little ways (one loved having a bath but disliked being dried, and the other was the opposite!) made them an absolute joy to groom. I always looked forward to seeing them both and their lovely family 😁

In time, dear Oliver grew weary and sadly crossed the Rainbow Bridge a little while ago , leaving his family — and little Kia — devastated. Though she struggled at first, Kia was so deeply loved and cherished that she found her way, and when her family later moved down south, she was still chauffeured back and forth for her grooming appointments like the princess she truly was👑

But sadly, just recently, it was Kia’s turn to cross the Rainbow Bridge🌈, where her beloved dad Oliver was waiting with playful bounds and joyful licks. Knowing they are reunited brings comfort, though her family is heartbroken💔 and misses her dreadfully — as I do too.

Run free, little one, united once more with your adoring dad. You are forever loved.❤️ 💜