Doggone gRoom N' board Co.

06/12/2021

Angie Epley Shore

01/01/2021

Today I accept that my doors are closed for good. Definitely not my designed end. I am sure many have seen my rants. I apologize, you are seeing a side that is angry, calling foulplay and probably embarrassing my family. I have been praying, praying hard, God and I talk all day! I pray for this nation, this world. The Holy Spirit and I have been wrangling for sure! And what He keeps telling me is to be thankful! It is through these lessens we learn through trials. It through these trials we learn to reach out and love one another. His greatest Commandment. You see I grew up not knowing where I really belonged, why couldn't I have what others have. Stability. You, this community, this business made me feel I belonged. Thank You! You became my friends and my biggest dream fulfilled.....all the dogs and cats I could ever want! Those happy to see me wagging tails made me smile on days I didn't want to. Throughout this closing, I won't deny I am struggling with anger, depression and thankfulness, why me? Why couldn't I have retired the way I was planning. However I have food and through the blessings and success of my children I am okay.
I have learned of the suffering of others and to wake up to there is no more "why me?" But, Why us?. We have all lost in this war. So with that I need to learn to be thankful this year. To know God is telling me I have a purpose, my time here in this place is done. For it is in the ashes that we rise.
My greatest lesson was from someone that also learned a great lesson and whose dreams were crushed. or so I thought. My son Jacob, the opera star whom was told he had a gift from God in his voice. While that was a risky pursuit (performing) with a lot of ifs we supported him. Jacob got a big jolt during the pandemic and lost his way. Questioning life itself. I was desperate to help him and show him he had a purpose. I searched for answers and came upon Americorps. I wasn't sure he would accept this. However he has said all he wants to do is help people or animals and see the world. Now this is not easy. He would be giving up relentless hours on gaming. He will be paid 180.00 every two weeks. He will have an 8.00? a day for food. He will live in a run down house, barracks, outdoors. He will miss holidays with us. That was alot to take on and I prayed he would embrace this and find his way and his purpose. He has so far put a roof on a house in snow. building a fence for a jewish home for kids to house their animals. He has sheetrocked, painted and repaired a home and more. Jacob called me last night and said "Mom, Im the happiest I have ever been." Please don't think I don't love ya'll but I really like being on my own. Ok, so I think...This kid that had what some kids only dream of, has found he was not happy with what I gave him. He is finding greater joy in life helping others! Thank you Jesus, my son has found his purpose! Definitely not what I envisioned a year ago.
My daughter finally after so many disappointments has a family. I have a grandson! That makes me laugh more than anyone! Our bond is closer as a family because of him. My prayers were heard.

So as 2021 begins, I will stop asking why me, instead I will know I have another purpose now. I will be thankful with the wonderful memories you all gave me. I will learn to smell the flowers again! Above all be thankful for what I have and listen when God calls.
My site will be taken down soon, so this is the last looooong post. Thanks so much for the calls, the cards, the text and posts. You really do know how to make a girl feel special. Forever, lovingly in my thoughts...Debbie

12/25/2020

12/16/2020

Announcement!! I have been delaying this post for as long as I could. Many of you know that I was looking to retire in the future. Unfortunately that future was forced upon me sooner than I wanted. It seems with Covid 19 and my health issues got the better of me sooner than we wanted. I have debated as I certainly did not want to do it this soon. However, as the Covid is getting considerably worse and business is the slowest it's been in the last 16years. I had to look at the liability of continuing to run power, pay insurance, llc, fees and upkeep with no end in sight of this disease. We will be closing ours doors for good on Jan 1st, 2021. It is heartbreaking and the love and memories I have of you all and your furry kids is ones that I will continue to hold dear for all of my days. The couple of bookings starting in Dec thru the 1st of the year will stay with me their very last time and will be honored. Had I been able to continue grooming, this may not have been my choice. I remember 16 years ago in Oct I opened. I remember as we built this building, hearing over and over in my head. "Build it, they will come!" That first Dec I was full!, of course only 8 kennels at the time. Thanks to all who supported me, I later added on and upped it to 20 kennels. Which I still had waitlist because you made me so popular!! I thank you so much for your patronage over the years. We are also going to put our house up for sale asap to reduce what our income now does not cover. As I said before this is heartbreaking, but we could not avoid it any longer. It is with great sadness that I say my final goodbyes. Thanks so much for so many good years here at Doggone gRoom n Board Co. I love you all and I wish you all the Merriest of Christmas' and good health and continued wealth for the New Year!

10/06/2020

Daily adventures at Dggb. The beagles are running😊

09/19/2020

We see a squirrel😲

09/19/2020

Sometimes you get innovative when you have an itch

09/04/2020

Hello everyone!! My phones are working! Contrary to belief even though my website was hacked and said I was closed, I AM OPEN! For boarding that is!
I sure do miss my babies, but am still nowhere near being able to groom. Heck, can't hardly groom myself.🤪 The arm just ain't moving. My doctor says we will get it moving, even if it means another surgery....uggh. I am still in therapy and hoping for a breakthrough. At least many of my babies I groomed are also dogs I board and I do get to see and hug them still!. Best wishes and hope all are faring well during this terrible time in history

07/31/2020

Hello Friends! I am 10 weeks post surgery and healing. It seems however, that not all is where I wanted it at this point. Due to RA and Osteoporosis, as well as the weeks of delay in getting the surgery has caused some hiccups. My arm usage is only at around 54 pct. We are working with therapy to try and get more range and less pain. I hope you all are settling in with your new groomers. I miss you all dearly. Our kennel is active but no where near what it normally is this time of year. Most that have been coming do not see me. I'm behind the scenes, however petting and loving. I am at high risk for Covid and with people traveling all over that come here we are limiting my contact with you all and trying to adhere to mask wearing for as long as we can. I really like seeing and talking with each of you, but for safety, I have to limit contact. I am happy to say we have seen alot of new clients and guests this year. Thanks so much for all the referrals. While we understand it's hard to really plan anything and plans change regularly with Covid. We ask that you please understand that I have waived many penalties for last minute changes due to Covid, however we hope you all will consider that and try to be firm on your bookings as best you can.
Gosh I cannot wait for all to get back to normal...love you, love your dogs and cats! Thanks so much for all the support, love and well wishes you send my way. I pray daily for all, this is so very trying for all! Again, it is faster to msg or email me. With no grooming I may miss calls during the middle of the day as I am not in office as much, but dealing more with the boarders.