The Violet Poodle Professional Pet Grooming

02/01/2023

For appointments, please utilize online booking or comment on this post which days would work for you. Availability is limited as a large portion of clients have already booked out for February & March. Confirmation texts/emails are sent once an appointment is booked. For any other questions, please TEXT (901) 632-0241. Email/Facebook/Etc is NOT closely monitored. Reminder that business hours are 8:30am-2:30pm Monday/Wednesday & 9am-12:30pm select Saturdays. Due to shortened hours & the fact I do not answer messages while actively working on pets, please know my responses are limited to those days (Responses concerning appointment availability may take several business days if the day is back to back grooming).
February 15th: 1 Small Groom
February 17th: 1 midmorning appointment any size
February 25th: 1 Small Groom
March 1st: 1 Small Groom
March 6th: Open
March 8th: 1 Large Groom or 2 Small Grooms
March 11th: Open
March 13th: Open
March 15th: 1 Small Groom
March 18th: 1 Small Groom
March 20th: 1 Small Groom
March 22nd: 1 Small Groom
March 23rd: 1 Small Groom
March 25th: 1 Small Groom (LAST DAY UNTIL JUNE/JULY)
*Please see previous post concerning other local groomer/shop availability if dates listed above do not work for your pet.
**Pre-Scheduled Post

01/07/2023

*Please Read*
I appreciate all of my clients who have helped The Violet Poodle become the success that it has turned out to be. With the new year, comes a few new changes & decisions going forward. The most important being the decision to take leave April-June of 2023. This will be medical leave, so I will physically not be able to groom during those months.
From January-March, my updated available schedule will be Mondays & Wednesdays with at least 2 Saturdays a month. My last day before leave will be March 25th, 2023.
I love all of your pets as if they were my own, and this decision has come with months of contemplation for the betterment of my health & ability to continue grooming, albeit very part-time.
At this time, due to high demand I can only guarantee availability to those who maintain a prebooked appointment schedule with no longer than 10 weeks in between grooms (there will be exceptions for those pets with specific coats or needs up to 12 weeks). Online booking will still be available but keep in mind that the request has to be accepted & a confirmation email/text received for the appointment to be valid. I understand that not all clients wish to be on a schedule or simply prefer as-needed appointments, however with such limited availability I cannot guarantee any last minute openings. We have been lucky enough to have more groomers and larger shops start up in Tipton County, many of whom I have spoken with who are accepting new clients about taking care of your pet's grooming needs during my time away or for those needing more flexibility in scheduling.
Millington Animal Hospital, Millington 901-872-0157
Pooch Parlor, Covington 901-487-7382
Just Groom It (Inside Legends), Atoka 901-287-9060

Lastly, please save the new number going forward, it will be the best way to contact me. I have already updated it on the webpage.
I will make another post with January-March availability.
Thank you so much for your continued support and patience! Please reach out to 901-632-0241 with any concerns or questions!

01/07/2023

I had a family emergency this past week & have not been at the shop/answering mesaages. I will respond to messages this weekend. Thank you!

12/14/2022

Last Appointments Until January 🎄 (Established Clients Only)
December 16th-- Individual Services Only
December 17th-- 1 Spot Available Morning Drop off Only
December 18th-- Individual Services Only 10:30am-3:30pm (Nail Services/Face Trims but NO baths/grooms)
December 19th-- 3 Spots Available Small Grooms Only
December 21st-- Individual Services Only (No Grooms)
December 23rd-- Individual Services Only (No Grooms)
December 27th-- 3 Spots Available
December 28th-- 4 Spots Available
December 30th-- 3 Spots Available

Pet Sitting Services Available Over The Holiday (Overnight Boarding In My Home or Drop In/Walks At Client's Home)

11/19/2022

I have had to adjust my schedule due to ongoing illness with myself and daughters, so I will be posting an updated schedule of availability this afternoon.
If you are wanting to get your pet in before thanksgiving, I will be offering morning drop off/afternoon pickup when done with later hours Monday and Tuesday. This is an option for those who would like their pet to get done and do not have time restrictions as I would be working their service in between the scheduled appointments for those days. This is available for CURRENT clients only. Dates available after the holiday will be posted this afternoon.
I am offering a holiday promotion until the end of the year in which I will be discounting services for donations of old/used towels, sheets, blankets, etc. as we go through so many between baths and making sure pets have comfy items while they are here for visits.
I will be catching up on messages this afternoon, so if I have received a message from you please except a response this afternoon/evening or tomorrow morning at the latest. Thank you for your ongoing patience.

11/02/2022

Starting this month, I will be changing the way I offer available appointments. This decision is one I have mulled & considered for a couple of months as I pride myself in offering flexibility along with personalized services for all pets. Due to many factors including but not limited to physical limits, work/life balance with my kids, and on going issues with messages through one phone on multiple platforms (messages not sending/receiving, voicemails coming through days later, Facebook messages not showing up, etc), I have decided it’s best for me to have a set schedule which I will set up at least 90 days in advance. Once appointments are listed, I will unfortunately not be able to squeeze in last minute requests. Our area is blessed to have more groomers opening businesses locally after a shortage and for those who are looking for someone closer to them, or even those who need an appointment sooner than I am able to offer, I have several groomers/businesses I recommend that I can promise will treat your pets with the same level of love and care!

I will not be taking on new grooming clients until after the new year.

In order to ensure an appointment, I ask that clients please book desired dates one of three now available ways:
1. Prebook your next appointment at pick up! If you like to stay on a regular grooming schedule (4, 6, 8 etc weeks), I would recommend this as we can prebook out as many as you’d like without having to wait for approval like online.
2. Comment to claim a date(s) on my post! I will be checking this post several times a day to ensure I get pets set for the dates/times that work best.
3. As always, online booking is available! Dates are set out through the end of December, so this allows clients to look ahead to see available dates right there in front of them. You are also able to cancel, confirm, or request a reschedule online as well.

I have soul searched, prayed and talking this out with anyone who will listen, and I feel especially while my babies are little that this is the best decision for my family and in the long run, the wonderful clients who have encouraged & stuck with me through navigating being a solo groomer/business owner. 🫶🏼

NOVEMBER AVAILABILITY
Thursday November 3rd
Monday November 7th
Friday November 11th
Saturday November 12th
Monday November 14th
Wednesday November 16th
Friday November 18th
Saturday November 19th
Week of Thanksgiving November 21st, 22nd & 23rd
Monday November 28th

DECEMBER AVAILABILITY
Friday December 2nd
Saturday December 3rd
Monday December 5th
Wednesday December 7th
Friday December 9th morning only
Monday December 12th
Friday December 16th morning only
Saturday December 17th
Week of Christmas December 19th, 20th, 21st 22nd & 23rd (morning only)
Wednesday December 28th
Friday December 30th

09/01/2022

Goodmorning!
Policy Updates: Communication, Appointment Availabilty, & Matting Policy

Please text (901) 652-8559 for the quickest response for questions & appointment availability. Voicemail is not closely monitored. This is my personal cell phone as my work phone is out of commission for the foreseeable future, so I ask for continued patience as I field all inquiries through one source again. Facebook still does not notify me of most messages or comments on the business page, so clients are more than welcome to text my cell or message my personal facebook (Tara Kathleen Swirka). Availability and online booking can still be found on the website.
It is highly recommended to book out your next appointment in order to ensure a desired appointment spot, especially going into the fall/holiday season. I do not have much wiggle room concerning even same week appointments due to a part time (3 days a week) schedule. A 4-8 week schedule is recommended for those pets who need haircuts. It is understood that not all pets need a full groom within that time frame, however, to ensure their coat is in good, manageable condition between full grooms, I do advise either regular bath/brushouts or bath/tidy ups. Not only will this keep your pet's coat in comfortable condition, it saves money on potential matting/coat condition fees that I will be enforcing. New clients are still welcome, but established clients do have priority with any last minute availability! If you prefer or need a Saturday, it is suggested those be booked in advance as I only work 1-2 per month.
My availability is scheduled out for the rest of the year for those who would like to book out their monthly/bimonthly appointments, or those who would like to secure any appointments before specific holidays.

08/01/2022

In order to promote Clear The Shelters pet adoption campaign happening August 1st-31st, any client (new or established) who adopts a new pet in the month of August will receive a credit for a complementary bath and nail service for that pet! This will be redeemable until September 30th 2022 and is only valid for that pet. An appointment is still required, and proof of adoption is necessary! Please TEXT (901) 652-8559 for appointment availability.

*There may be a wait period of 2+ weeks for medium/large dogs.

07/31/2022

07/28/2022

Good rainy morning, all! 🌧
I will be returning messages throughout the day today. Due to the overwhelming amount of calls, texts, messages, and mentions, it is taking me several days (closer to a week) to get through them all. I am also sorting through all of these inquiries and questions through one phone as my work phone is still broken. I apologize for the delays in responses, it is a juggling event. My schedule is limited to 3 days a week, however, during each of those days is a 9-12 hour work day of JUST actively grooming pets, along with having both daughters with me (4 1/2 years old & a 4 month old breastfeeding infant), an additional 2-4 hours each day returning messages/entering grooming notes/cleaning/any other office duties, etc.
I want to continue to be able to offer a one-on-one, fear free experience for all pets, and that includes giving my full attention to each pet while they are being worked on, so I rarely touch my phone other than to contact clients for pick up/approve online requests in between pets. I do schedule myself breaks in between grooms, however the majority of that time is consumed by the kiddos/laundry/cleaning/etc.
I don’t want to have to limit my schedule even more, stop taking on new and large clients, or implement a mandatory 8 week or less schedule for pets, so I am doing my best to balance my schedule while still providing the type of personalized service for pets that my business is all about. Going forward, I will be responding to work related messages on MONDAY/WEDNESDAY/FRIDAYS. Occasionally, you might receive a response on a Tuesday or Thursday, but I aim to keep my off days solely focused on my girls, my family, and utilizing the day for much needed rest to prevent burnout.
I am aware of the shortage of availability of appointments, with all the wonderful groomers & shops staying so consistently busy around this area. My desire is that all pets are able to be pampered with their spa day at the time they need it, and if you are unable to get an appointment with me in the time frame your pet needs, there are several fantastic groomers who may have availability that lines up better schedule-wise! 🫶🏼
I appreciate all of my wonderful clients & their sweet pets more than I can put into words!

07/22/2022

The shop phone (901) 592-9922 is officially out of commission for the foreseeable future, please TEXT (901) 652-8559 or message the business page or my personal Facebook (Tara Kathleen Swirka) if you need to get in touch with me about grooming! I apologize for the incovenience and should have it fixed within the next 2 weeks!