This week was full of ups and downs!
It is really exciting with having some new business friends, awesome people to get to know and grow with. With two other groomers I am able to take some time to get acquainted, where before I was always in too big of a hurry. I don't feel as limited in what can be done each day.
My heart goes out to Polly's family; Polly, we will do our best to take care of Tippy and Scamp for you.
I will miss Cocoa, you are gone way too soon. I hope Angel is there showing you around, I won't every forget you, RIP.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Website
I am really happy with how the website is turning out. Dan is doing a great job on it. He didn't like the colors of it but he says it grows on him as he works with it. It is not complete yet but it is really starting to take shape. The first girl I trained to groom is coming for a visit today, will be fun! This week has gone by really fast, things got busy at work and time just flies! I am taking a vacation in October, yeah!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Gonna try to catch up... (Triskit and my work)
I just don't know where to start. I got OLD yesterday, another dang birthday! Too bad they are so consistent. When your little you can't wait for the next one. I am not sure when that changes, but they definitely get less exciting as time goes by. Lost Triskit (Shih Tzu) about a month ago. Had her since she was 9 weeks old and she would have been 17 on October 25. She will always hold a special place in my heart, I miss her so much. Some things should last forever! My love for her will. RIP Biscuit!
On a much brighter note... Business is going well, growing rapidly! My daughter Ariel started working with me full-time back in May, she is almost completing grooms on her own. She is such a quick learner and does a great job. A few weeks ago I hired a third groomer to our staff. Alli is doing very well and she fits right in. I feel really fortunate to have a great team. Having other groomers allows me to focus on my business also, where before I was constantly struggling to do everything and not getting anything done to my satisfaction. Now things are going much better! I hired an accountant too. Finally realized I really shouldn't be trying to do everything myself. Now I can refocus on what I enjoy doing, working with animals! Someone asked me a while ago how many pets I had~ I told them I lost count, but definitely over 1000. I love them all!
On a much brighter note... Business is going well, growing rapidly! My daughter Ariel started working with me full-time back in May, she is almost completing grooms on her own. She is such a quick learner and does a great job. A few weeks ago I hired a third groomer to our staff. Alli is doing very well and she fits right in. I feel really fortunate to have a great team. Having other groomers allows me to focus on my business also, where before I was constantly struggling to do everything and not getting anything done to my satisfaction. Now things are going much better! I hired an accountant too. Finally realized I really shouldn't be trying to do everything myself. Now I can refocus on what I enjoy doing, working with animals! Someone asked me a while ago how many pets I had~ I told them I lost count, but definitely over 1000. I love them all!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Roller Coaster
The way life has been lately, ups, downs, curves.
There are some great things. Business is going great. Will be even better when the furnace stops running so much and we get a little humidity, fly away fur can be hard to work with. I really appreciate all my customers, I don't always say it enough, without these great people I wouldn't be able to enjoy what I do.
I love my new dog Macy! She is a four year old Pitt Bull. Adopted from a local rescue, she really has a sweet disposition. She has skin trouble we are working on remedying. She is so amazing I would love to get her certified as a therapy dog.
My nephew made it back from Afganistan Friday. I am so relieved. He earned a purple heart while serving our country. Now he will be able to meet his son in a couple weeks. Welcome home Mike!
On the flip side my uncle Duke passed away on 2-28-09. I did not know him well but many of my close family members did. No matter how big a part you had in my life, you will always have your place in my heart. RIP Duke.
I am looking forward to spring! At least weather warm enough to walk my dogs and bicycle. Looking for some great running shoes, I am going to run a 5k this summer.
There are some great things. Business is going great. Will be even better when the furnace stops running so much and we get a little humidity, fly away fur can be hard to work with. I really appreciate all my customers, I don't always say it enough, without these great people I wouldn't be able to enjoy what I do.
I love my new dog Macy! She is a four year old Pitt Bull. Adopted from a local rescue, she really has a sweet disposition. She has skin trouble we are working on remedying. She is so amazing I would love to get her certified as a therapy dog.
My nephew made it back from Afganistan Friday. I am so relieved. He earned a purple heart while serving our country. Now he will be able to meet his son in a couple weeks. Welcome home Mike!
On the flip side my uncle Duke passed away on 2-28-09. I did not know him well but many of my close family members did. No matter how big a part you had in my life, you will always have your place in my heart. RIP Duke.
I am looking forward to spring! At least weather warm enough to walk my dogs and bicycle. Looking for some great running shoes, I am going to run a 5k this summer.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Place of business
I have had several requests to list my business information here.
Kim's Animal House
131 Marion Blvd Ste A
Marion Iowa 52302
In the Indian Creek Mall, near Thomas Park, behind McDonalds.
319-377-0061
Founded 8-19-08. This is a full service pet grooming salon. We also carry some retail and pet food. Some brands I have in stock currently are Eagle Pack Holistic, Precise Plus, Serengeti. We can get most premium/ super premium dog and cat food, also small animal and bird food. We do many special orders. Inquire at the phone number listed above.
Kim's Animal House
131 Marion Blvd Ste A
Marion Iowa 52302
In the Indian Creek Mall, near Thomas Park, behind McDonalds.
319-377-0061
Founded 8-19-08. This is a full service pet grooming salon. We also carry some retail and pet food. Some brands I have in stock currently are Eagle Pack Holistic, Precise Plus, Serengeti. We can get most premium/ super premium dog and cat food, also small animal and bird food. We do many special orders. Inquire at the phone number listed above.
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