Fuzz N Suds LLC

10/23/2026

Recently an opportunity came my way I would’ve never expected.

I joined BNI after a simple email opened up doors I didn’t even know existed.

This LLC of mine just opened in April. No real training, just some phone calls with Legal Zoom, lots of back and forth in my head, dozens of google searches, and seeing what the state requires. I wasn’t ready, but I had to be.

I walked into that conference room expecting to be judged, glared at, and questioned like the young owner I had become. I was ready to step into the lions den.

What happened?

I was greeted with true curiosity, the warmest introductions, and genuine compassion. This wasn’t a cutthroat competitive room, it was a group of all different types of businesses connecting, not dividing.

I walked away from that visit wanting to dive deeper. Not anxious and intimidated, just hungry for more.

I told myself if I was going to carve my own path, I was going to do it right. And what better way than to learn from those who are already doing that?

BNI isn’t some pyramid scheme or as some might refer to marketing groups “cults”

I guess if it was one, the only sacrificing you do is your time and lotsssss of business cards 😆

I don’t regret joining one bit, and the good news?

You can come check it out too!
I’d love to have like minded business oriented people join me in a morning full of laughs, connection, positivity, and food of course! No need to feel like you have to join officially, just come for the networking ♥️
Reach out to me if you’d like to learn more about this amazing community

10/20/2026

Tool Tuesday!!!

We are going to warm up (get it?) with the most important tool: the blow dryer!

My little powerhouse of an assistant is definitely my blow dryer.

What’s so special about it?

Getting pets dry is not only nice so you don’t have a wet pet running around your house 🏠

But it has so much more!
- it helps straighten and train the hair to lay how we need it to in order to get a smooth finishing look
- loosens all that stubborn undercoat and leaves the healthy silky coat
- and every pups favorite part: finds all those good itchy spots!

The features of it that most help are:
- detachable nozzles can help make the force of the blow drying feel more comfortable for the more sensitive areas such as tails, feet, and face
- adjustable sp*eds help with nervous pets to where I can start slow and low, and as confidence builds I can adjust the sp*eds to be faster. Faster sp*eds help sp*ed up drying and get more stubborn under hair out
- heat switch helps where I can turn on and off the heat in the dryer which can help avoid overheating a pet during drying, and determine if the pet needs some extra heat to help complete drying

Beginner friendly rating 8/10

This tool is available for anyone to use, and can be a great tool for at home do it yourself grooming! However, technique is helpful, the heat element can be dangerous if you don’t know what warning signs to look for, and you can scare your pet if you don’t know how to handle an introduction to it properly.

Always do your research, and when in doubt: let the groomer help ♥️🐾

10/19/2026

Do what you love or you’re living wrong ♥️

From the challenges to the successes, it’s worth every moment of it 🐾🥰

10/17/2026

Hey everyone 🐾🐶

It’s been a little quiet on this page for a hot minute, time to get you all caught up on upcoming and current events and projects!

This past week I ended up in the ER (once again 🤦‍♀️) due to a concerned doctor which turned out to be…..nothing. Yep. Nothing. Or so we thought! An old spinal injury might finally be catching up to me in some ways we weren’t expecting. But that’s to be explored before we dive in that rabbit hole

HOLIDAY SEASON
Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming up way faster than we would like to admit. That being said, please keep your pets appointments in mind 🐾♥️ scheduling ahead locks in your spot for pet pampering before it’s taken, and remember we can always move it if needed, however sooner or last minute spots are going to be extremely difficult to get. Can’t reach me to schedule? Please check the website 🥰

CHANGES
The beginning of November I will have some news to share about a big change in grooming services, all of you will get updated then! I’m excited to share what I have planned for your pets 🐶

I’ll get back into posting shortly now that my schedule is back to normal (whatever that word might mean 😆)

REVIEWS
If you have not already, please take a moment to leave feedback on Facebook or Google to help me grow and build momentum ♥️

TOOL TUESDAYS
From now on every Tuesday I’ll be posting about a tool I use for grooming and some information about it. This I feel can help pet parents choose the right tools at home for their pets maintenance between grooming visits, and also just give a view into all the things we groomers think about and use daily!

Thank you all again for sharing kindness with each other for our pets to feel their best and look their best!!!

Fuzz N Suds provides house call dog grooming in Michiana with personalized, one-on-one care brought directly to you and your pup.

10/09/2026

When it rains…

We are getting a new vehicle in a week!!!

Apparently our current one heard us say that 😬

I’m taking on a few more pups for tomorrow morning if anyone wants to help fund our new tire 🫠

10/07/2026

Hi. It’s me. Lily. The owner and your groomer.

Please be aware issues of all sorts happen. From an itchy dog due to a sensitivity to a product to something not quite there with the hair cut.

It happens.

These issues should ALWAYS be brought to my attention so the situation does not go untreated.

What is NOT okay is bringing a dog, covered in who knows what, having me treat it with a medicated bath due to skin issues, and paying only $40 for it, then a day later demanding I don’t even know what to be honest, upset about a hair cut that you gave instructions on, said it looked good at pick up, and now think I did absolutely nothing.

So what happens now?

Well, there’s two options:
1. A touch up appointment where we see what might’ve gone wrong or miscommunicated from the appointment and work on how to fix it

Or

2. I have recommendations of other salons you’re more than welcome to try.

This type of response is NOT tolerated.
I’m happy to work with those who feel as if something is wrong, however I will not entertain accusations, nasty remarks, and inhuman behavior and treatment.

This is my livelihood. This puts everything I need to live on the line. You better believe I do not play around with doing what I do to the best of my abilities.

This pup was a maltipoo who came in smelling like urine and had some skin issues going on. A medicated bath was given, along with the hair cut, shaved feet per request, blow dry, sanitary trim, nail trim, ear cleaning, brush out, and I used a brightening shampoo to try and undo some of the staining from old p*e on her legs.
Total? $40. On top of that, as she was about to leave, she had a p*e accident in my arms, so I took her back to rinse, clean, and re blow dry had underneath and legs so she could go home feeling better and not covered in urine. We keep client files of every dog and what is done every visit no matter what.

Any type of behavior such as this will lead you to my NO CALL list and will be taken off from my services.

We all have days, but please….don’t use others as your money remorse punching bags.

Share a sprinkle of kindness today, hopefully it’ll infect those who have none in their hearts.

10/06/2026

Another beautiful weekend for a vendor market 😍😍😍

Outdoor markets are always a challenge, but we had a beautiful day for it!

Also, it’s spooky season!!! 👻

Don’t forget color options are available!!!

I might be sick currently, but I’m excited for another adventure and pup filled week ahead ♥️

10/03/2026

“Love what you do, or you’re doing life wrong”
- from someone who is enjoying life

Some days are hard

Some days are long

But every day, every day is worth it for these moments ♥️

09/26/2026

Sometimes, grooming can be so demanding 🥱

In the middle of our session, this beautiful lady decided she needed a power nap 😴

Made me giggle a bit, but it also warms my heart she felt comfortable enough to do this, and on our first visit together too!

So in case you were wondering….

Yes, naps are highly likely 😆🐾

fuzznsuds.com

09/25/2026

I must confess…

I might’ve been keeping a secret 🤫

But…I’m too filled with so many emotions I can’t keep it from you guys any longer!!!

Meet your newest BNI Michiana member!!!

This is an opportunity that just popped up one day, and opened the door to a new future I can’t tell you how incredibly honored I am to be a part of!

Being in the business owner world, and let alone the pet grooming/pet care industry, it can be cut throat out there and hard to make any connections as it’s always competition and “trust no one”

Then I found out about BNI. When I went into that meeting room for the first time, I expected to feel out of place and struggle to make my way through the room.

Being 26, younger than most business owners, and just starting out my LLC journey, I am used to my age leading to the “you’re young you’ll get it when you’re older just be patient” commentary.

Not once.

Not once! Did I have any conversations in that room make me sound like I didn’t know what I was doing, or that I was in the wrong place. As soon as I came through that door, I was greeted with smiling faces, curious members, and the most heartwarming conversations I’ve had ever!

No pressure, a room full of dedicated and knowledge hungry individuals, and a structure aimed for connection and actual results of their work.

I’ve got so much to do, and I’m so excited I get to take you all with me ♥️

Thank you for all the kindness, amazingly friendly households I have the pleasure of visiting for grooming, and can’t forget the love I feel with all the tags and mentions on posts you see looking for a pet groomer! You guys are absolutely amazing!!!!

Don’t stop all the amazing things you guys do, it sometimes really does take a village to build something incredible 🐾♥️🐶

Let’s make pet care something to be excited about, not worried about!