Fur-Get Me Knot Dog Grooming

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Fur-Get Me Knot Dog Grooming Passionate about making dogs look and feel their best � Hi,

I'm Becky and I'm a dog groomer in Swindon.

I have been working with dogs for over 17 years at a local boarding kennels. During this time I have developed extensive knowledge on all aspects and behavior of dogs. I started to groom dogs around 6 years ago and this became a strong interest and major focus for me as I developed my career. I have always had a love for dogs and caring for them in the best way possible. Grooming has so many health benefits for dogs, it's not just about how they look. Grooming and caring for a dogs well-being has become a great passion for me. I've worked with many different breeds and dogs with a variety of temperaments! I have found nothing more rewarding that gaining the trust and creating a mutual bond with both nervous and aggressive dogs. This enables them to not only become comfortable with the grooming process but to enjoy it, which in turn brings me a great deal of personal satisfaction. I have passed my City and Guilds level 2 and am thrilled to have had the opportunity to open my own Salon in Basepoint Business Centre, SN5 7EX. I am delighted to welcome Lauren (Pawsie Paws) to the new Salon and look forward to many years of working together! It is very important to me to have someone working here with the same passion, skill and love for dogs and what we do! Despite having our own businesses, we work well as a team and can work with families of dogs or individually.

All toys and accessories in reception are now half price until Xmas!! Grab yourself a bargain or gift for those gorgeous...
20/10/2026

All toys and accessories in reception are now half price until Xmas!! Grab yourself a bargain or gift for those gorgeous pooches ❤️

17/10/2026

💔 A very difficult and heartbreaking update from Fur-get Me Knot Dog Grooming Services (and again, it's a long one! Sorry) 💔

I’ve rewritten this post a hundred times because, honestly, I don’t really know how to put into words how much this situation is breaking me 💔

Fur-get Me Knot isn’t just a business to me. It's my life! It’s something I dreamed of, worked incredibly hard for and poured so much of myself into. It’s my little salon, my passion and something I’m incredibly proud of. So having to even consider walking away from it is absolutely heartbreaking.

I want to be really honest with you all, because the last thing I want is for anyone to think my business has failed. It’s because life has thrown absolutely everything it possibly could at me, all at once, and I’m struggling to keep my head above water.

When I opened the salon, I had much more support around me. I had a husband and a good friend, and honestly, I don’t think I would ever have taken that leap without them. But circumstances change, people move on, and sometimes life takes a completely different direction from the one you planned.

I’ve found myself trying to manage a big unit alone, with all the hours, costs and responsibilities that come with it. I’m a mum of two children who need me, childcare options are incredibly limited, and my health has deteriorated to the point where I have to seriously consider what I can physically manage. I’m also waiting for an operation, with no date yet to work towards.

I’ve tried so hard to keep everything going. I’ve adapted, pushed myself, worked around problems and kept searching for ways to make it work. But the reality is that I cannot continue alone in such a big unit indefinitely, and with my lease situation, I have to hand in my notice now or risk being tied into another year that I simply cannot afford to commit to.

Having to make this decision feels like I’m losing a piece of myself. It’s not what I wanted, it’s not how I imagined things would go, and it’s certainly not because I’ve stopped loving what I do. If anything, that’s what makes this so much harder. I don’t want to give up my salon. I don’t want to lose something I’ve worked so hard for. And I hate that circumstances outside of my control have brought me to this point.

But please don’t think I’ve given up just yet. ❤️

I’m fighting with every last bit of energy I have to find another way. I’m looking into cheaper premises and still trying to challenge the refusal to allow me to work from home. There is a lot going on behind the scenes, and I’m doing everything I can to find a solution that will allow Fur-get Me Knot to continue in some form.

For now, I will remain at Basepoint until the end of January. I’m also hoping that someone may be able to take over the salon, so that there could still be a way for clients who wish to stay to continue having their dogs groomed there.

I will keep you all updated with every bit of news and progress I get. I don’t have all the answers yet, and I wish I did, but I’m not ready to walk away without exhausting every possible option first.

In the meantime, it would honestly mean the world to me to see as many of your gorgeous dogs as possible for their Christmas grooms. 🎄🐾 To be able to spend this Christmas with my lovely clients and their dogs would mean more to me than you could possibly imagine.

I want to thank every single person who has supported me, trusted me with their precious dogs, recommended my business and stuck by me through all the ups and downs. You have helped me build something special, and I will never take that for granted.

I don’t know what the next chapter looks like yet. I’m scared, I’m heartbroken, and I’m exhausted from trying to hold everything together. But underneath all of that, there is still a little bit of hope that I can find a way through this.

Fur-get Me Knot was never a failed dream. It was a dream that life made incredibly difficult to keep going. And I’m still fighting for it. ❤️

Thank you for being part of my journey and for giving me a reason to keep trying.

Becky x 🐾

28/09/2026

🐾 EXPERIENCED DOG GROOMER – TABLE RENTAL – WEST SWINDON 🐾

We have 2 opportunities for experienced dog groomers to rent a table in our lovely, modern salon in West Swindon.

⚠️ Please note: This is a self-employed table rental opportunity only. I cannot currently offering employment, apprenticeships, training or work experience. You must already have professional dog grooming experience and be confident working independently. (Happy with support and advice though ❤️)

Our salon opened last year and was created with a focus on providing a calm, quiet and relaxed environment for both dogs and groomers.

🧼 Cleanliness is extremely important to us. We pride ourselves on maintaining a very high standard of cleanliness and hygiene, and we are looking for someone who shares those standards and takes pride in keeping their workspace and the salon clean and tidy.

🐶 What’s included:

• Use of a grooming table and salon
• Use of the bath
• Shampoos provided
• Electric and water included
• Customer parking
• Existing booking system with automated text and email reminders
• Flexible working days and hours to be discussed

We are keen to keep the salon calm, peaceful and relaxed, so we’re looking for someone who will fit well with the atmosphere and ethos of the salon.

If you’re an experienced groomer looking for a professional space to work from without the overheads of running your own premises, please get in touch.

📩 Message for more information or to arrange a viewing.

Experienced groomers only, please.

04/09/2026

I know I keep saying this… 🫣😂

But once again, please bear with me whilst I work my way through getting everyone booked back in!

I can honestly say we’ve had the worst 6 weeks of school holidays we’ve ever had 😂

There has been SO much going on behind the scenes, and I promise I haven’t forgotten about anyone!

Our other groomer leaving right at the start of the school holidays couldn’t have come at a worse time 😬 I simply couldn’t physically pick up any extra hours myself.

Then came a hospital stay, where I ended up discharging myself after it turned out they had “forgotten” to book me in for the tests I needed 🙄 I was expected to remain in hospital as a non-urgent case, with no idea how long I could have been waiting for the endoscopy. With my symptoms improving on IV medication, I made the decision that I needed to get home, get back to work, spend our last days with Cracker and be there to support the kids through what was an incredibly difficult time. ❤️

Then we had a rather dampened holiday, which, with two neurodivergent kiddos, is actually quite difficult anyway! Changes to routine and environment can be a LOT, so relaxing and enjoying the holidays isn’t always as straightforward as it sounds. 😅

Then came preparing for back to school… which they both massively struggle with!

And of course, on the first day back for my eldest, we ended up at urgent care last night, followed by a day off school and more medical appointments today. 🤦‍♀️

Today was supposed to be my admin day, so I am determined to get through as much as I possibly can. I promise I WILL get there… one day! 🤞😂

We also have LOTS of medical appointments throughout September and October, so I’ve had to shuffle people around a little and work things out as I go.

As always, I am SO incredibly grateful for how amazing, patient and understanding you all are. ❤️

I’m juggling a LOT at the moment, and I genuinely appreciate having such fantastic clients more than you know.

Thank you all so, so much for your continued patience and support. ❤️❤️❤️

RIP you beautiful babies ❤️ I'm so glad I was able to capture these photos!Milly was one of the first dogs I took over w...
20/08/2026

RIP you beautiful babies ❤️
I'm so glad I was able to capture these photos!
Milly was one of the first dogs I took over when I started my business 🥺 she's been coming every 2-4 weeks and I will miss her so much! Thankful both of you are out of pain but the holes you've left in our hearts are huge and could never be filled 💔

Rest in peace my precious boy 💔
14/08/2026

Rest in peace my precious boy 💔

Time to say goodbye 💔I've cancelled the rest of my appointments this week and Admin is going to be on hold for a little ...
12/08/2026

Time to say goodbye 💔

I've cancelled the rest of my appointments this week and Admin is going to be on hold for a little while. Please bare with me whilst the kids and I spend some quality time with Cracker 💔😭

03/08/2026

💙 A little update…

Firstly, I just want to say a huge thank you to all of my wonderful customers for your continued patience, understanding and support. Once again, I’ve had to move appointments around this week, and I really do appreciate everyone who’s been so kind and accommodating. I never take it for granted.

Unfortunately, I’ve had a difficult few days. I was admitted to hospital last night with a suspected stomach ulcer after some internal bleeding, so I’m currently waiting for further investigations and an endoscopy. At the same time, my old boy, Cracker, is also very poorly. He has another appointment at the vets this week to discuss what’s best for him and whether there are any remaining treatment options. I’m also having to prepare myself for the possibility that it may be time to say goodbye.

As you can imagine, it’s an incredibly emotional and overwhelming time, so please bear with me if I’m a little slower than usual replying to messages or organising future appointments.

I’m hoping to be fit enough to return to work on Wednesday as planned, and I’ll keep everyone updated if anything changes.

Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart, for your kindness, patience and continued support. It genuinely means more than you know. I couldn't do it without all of you! ❤️🐾

16/07/2026

❤️ A Little Honest Update…

Sorry, it's another long one 🫣

I wanted to be open and honest with everyone, as many of you may start seeing adverts from me over the coming weeks.

As most of you now know, the other groomer who rented a table within my salon has now left. I am absolutely gutted to have lost a dear friend and a fantastic groomer. I had already been advertising for another groomer before this, so I am now looking for two self-employed groomers to join the salon.

Some of you may also see adverts relating to the salon itself. Please don’t panic if you do.

The salon is a much bigger space than I need as a sole groomer, and it was always intended to be shared. When I first opened, my circumstances were very different. Since then, life has changed significantly. I now run both my business and my home as a single mum to two wonderful neurodivergent children, while also managing my own health conditions and upcoming surgery. Like many small business owners, I have to make sensible decisions to ensure my business remains financially sustainable.

That means I need to explore every option available to secure the future of Fur-get Me Knot Dog Grooming Services. My priority is, and always will be, keeping my business going and continuing to provide the calm, caring, one-to-one grooming environment that so many of your dogs know and love.

Whether that means finding the right groomers to rent the extra tables, adjusting how the salon operates, relocating in the future if necessary, or considering other options for the premises, I promise I will do everything in my power to keep Fur-get Me Knot going. This business isn’t just my job—it’s something I’ve poured my heart into, and I will fight for it.

If you’ve been affected by recent cancellations, or you’re waiting to hear from me, please know that I haven’t forgotten about you. At the moment I’m juggling a lot behind the scenes, and with the school holidays now here, replies may take me a little longer than usual. I’m working through everything as quickly and fairly as I can, while trying to make the best decisions for both my clients and my family.

To every single client who has supported me, recommended me, trusted me with your dogs and shown me kindness over the years—thank you. Your support means more than you’ll ever know, especially right now.

This has been one of the toughest periods since opening the salon, but I’m not giving up. Thank you for bearing with me while I navigate the next chapter, and thank you for continuing to support my little business. ❤️🐾

14/07/2026

📢 Important Salon Update

Firstly, I would like to sincerely apologise to anyone who has been affected by recent appointment cancellations or uncertainty.

I wanted to explain the situation, as I appreciate there has been some confusion.

As many of you know, there has been another self-employed groomer renting a table within my salon. Although we have worked from the same premises and appointment reminders are sent through the same booking system, we are completely separate businesses and each manage our own clients, bookings and appointments independently.

Unfortunately, I have now been informed that she has left the salon with immediate effect. This has been completely unexpected, and I appreciate that it has left many clients with unanswered questions and cancelled appointments.

As the salon owner, many clients naturally contact me when there are problems, and I never want to ignore anyone. While I may not always be able to resolve the situation, I do want to be open and honest about what I know and keep everyone informed as much as I can.

I completely understand how frustrating and upsetting this is if your dog’s appointment has been affected, and I am truly sorry for the uncertainty and inconvenience this has caused.

Many of you know how much I care about both my clients and their dogs, and this is not the level of service I ever want anyone to experience. Unfortunately, I am already working at full capacity and have also had to rearrange some of my own appointments recently due to illness, childcare commitments and the recent extreme heat. Because of this, I simply do not have the capacity to take on another full client list at such short notice.

I appreciate that many of you associate the booking system and the salon with my business, and I completely understand why this situation has caused confusion. Please know that I am doing everything I reasonably can to manage the situation, but as we are separate businesses, I am limited in what I can do regarding another groomer’s appointments.

I have been advertising for another self-employed groomer to join the salon and will continue trying to fill the vacant tables as quickly as possible. However, at this stage I cannot promise replacement appointments for any cancelled bookings.

Thank you so much for your patience, kindness and understanding while I work through what has been an incredibly difficult and unexpected situation.

I truly appreciate the continued support from every one of you.

Thank you, as always.

Becky 🐾

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Unit 75, Basepoint, Rivermead Drive
Swindon
SN57EX

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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