13/08/2026
Morning everyone ❤️ Just a little update from me…
I’m healing well and getting there day by day. I’m still very bruised and sore, but overall I’m doing well.
I’ve come over to the caravan for a week to properly rest, as being at home was making it far too tempting to start doing jobs! 😂 I’ve deliberately left my diary at home so I can have a little break from work and concentrate on recovering.
🐾 The salon will reopen on Wednesday 19th August, although I am already fully booked that day.
For the first couple of weeks, I’m going to have to be a little careful with what I take on, so I won’t be grooming larger dogs or dogs that are particularly difficult or physically demanding.
My consultant has actually advised me to take six weeks off work, but I’ve made the decision to return after two. I’m really looking forward to getting back to the salon, but I do need to be sensible and listen to my body, otherwise I risk setting my recovery back.
I hope everyone can understand and bear with me. ❤️
I will admit that a few of the messages I’ve received have been a little upsetting, particularly being asked why I chose to have my operation in August, why I can’t just groom one particular dog and no one would know, or being told that someone is fed up of waiting and will go elsewhere.
I completely understand that everyone wants to get their dogs booked in, and if you do need to use another groomer while I recover, I absolutely understand. But the timing of my operation wasn’t something I chose for convenience — it was necessary, and unfortunately sometimes life has to take priority over work.
I don’t have my diary with me at the caravan, so if you’ve messaged and I haven’t replied, I promise I’m not ignoring you. I just really needed to give myself these couple of weeks to step away from the salon and properly recover.
I’ll be home next week and will start working through everyone’s messages and appointments then. 🐾
And finally, a huge thank you to the vast majority of you who have been absolutely lovely. ❤️ The kind messages, well wishes and patience have meant more than you probably realise.
I’ll be back before I know it — just perhaps moving a little slower than usual! 😂❤️🐾