02/08/2026
When getting into grooming, I was always warned about the sadness that comes hand in hand with it.
Losing the pets you've gotten to know. Seeing the conditions some animals are kept in and how poorly some are treated.
Warned constantly about how much working with animals would only make you hate people.
And while all of that is hard to process, and after 12 years of working with animals I have been left questioning humanity countless times. I've never given credit to how much this field can make you LOVE people-a warning much needed.
I have had a handful of human clients pass away recently, and it has by far been the most difficult part of this career to navigate.
The people you didn't realize just how much you've grown to love and care for, passing away. The clients you see time after time, not only trusting you with their pets but becoming a part of your daily life. Getting to know someone in 15 minutes increments, monthly, over years you together celebrate marriages, kids going to college, new babies, to Christmas cards, etc. Give support to their own lossses. To suddenly, them, being gone.
There is so much loss in life. And the reminders are here every single day.
It's so important we are kind to one another. And we love one another. And we give grace and patience to the people around us. Time is FAST. And our daily interactions matter so incredibly much.
There has been a new loss, person or pet, if not multiple, every month for the past 6 months at least. My heart is so, so sad, but I am more and more grateful for you all by the day. So grateful that some of my client relationships have existed so long you've truly been a part of watching me growing up. I say all this to say, while I LOVE seeing your dogs, I also LOVE seeing you. Thank you for being a part of my chaos. 🫶🏻
