Downtown Designs and Grooming in Ottumwa

08/30/2026

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You guys didn’t know it, but she truly was the absolute best woman ever…..

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08/30/2026

Attention clients tomorrow I will be reaching out to those scheduled this week. My grandmother passed away yesterday and I need time off along with having wrist issues.

Please do not text me today. I will reach out tomorrow.
Thank you.
Erin

08/21/2026

Attention clients…
Due to my health and wrist. I am slowing down grooming even more. I am on a weight restriction as well as I was told to stop completely if your pet can be harder to work with. I have to slow down. I have not healed properly and am looking towards another surgery.
Beginning September…. I will work only Tuesday mornings, Thursdays, and Friday mornings.
I may toss in an extra day here or there but it will not be a set schedule.
I am not accepting any new clients and for those who for now I do have to stop grooming I am ever so sorry. However my health and well being must take top priority.

Never hesitate to message and check in!

I am ever so thankful for you all and your understanding ♥️

08/03/2026

If you guys would like to follow me for my realty work. Here is my business page :)

07/27/2026

Good morning everyone!

My schedule is changing and I will be contacting those that are scheduled during my office hours at Bridge City Realty.

I will be working less days and at this time can not accept new clients temporarily to see how my schedule falls. If I see I have room. I will let everyone know.

Also…. Giant breed dogs I am phasing out of working on due to my wrist and hand issues not being great. I also have no more help at all.

Ryan began his new job and they run 19 days then 2 days off…. So he’s not going to be able to help out on weekends.

At this time I am not looking to add help either.

Majority of weeks will run a couple pups Tuesday mornings. Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays are open for grooming, but slowly I will begin to cut weekends as well. It may become just one Saturday a month I work. In time. This isn’t an immediate change.

I just want everyone to be informed.

Thank you!

07/22/2026

Good evening everyone!

I wanted to give you all the “scoop”

I have became a licensed realtor, and my schedule will change and fluctuate at times.

I am not stopping or ending grooming. I am still actively working, but long term I needed to begin looking ahead career wise since I broke my wrist and found out I have osteoporosis. Long term (10 plus years…. I don’t foresee myself being able to do anymore)

As much as I would love to. The reality is grooming is incredibly physically demanding work.

For now…. It IS business as usual, but with everyone understanding I do now work two jobs. So please bear with me…..

I have and will continue to watch everyone’s family’s and journeys that I’ve enjoyed so much grooming, and having our wonderful relationships we do.

Now…. I can help you purchase or list your home and just keep joining you for those moments! So come see me at Bridge City Realty! Same number as always ♥️

I am truly so excited!

07/15/2026

Filled THANK YOU! I have openings this Thursday 🙂
Send proof of up to date vaccinations to [email protected] and let’s get your pup cleaned up :)

07/12/2026

I have openings Tuesday if anyone is interested :)
Please remember all pets must have proof of vaccinations being current before scheduling. They can be sent to [email protected]

07/10/2026

We have openings this next week! If you’re needing in :)
Please remember that all pets must be up to date on vaccinations and sent to [email protected] :)