Things I Think About

 

           Things I think about   

   It's three AM and I am wide awake thinking about the events of the day.  I can't sleep because I am laying awake thinking about my past, my future, and things I have absolutely no control over. I think about how I acted or reacted to situations that had taken place in my day or what I need to order for the shop. But mostly I think about my furry friends, and hope they left me, happy and healthy. I think about the little ones I do that are young and so puppy who couldn't hold still long enough to tie a simple Bow in their hair. Were they treated kindly enough, did I leave a lasting impression on them so they would want to come back with their little tail wagging. Did I give them enough praise, did I remember to reward them for good behavior, or did I hurt them while pulling out some of those nasty tangles they get.

    I think about how many dogs I have groomed in the 40 years of grooming and begin to remember little puppies who came in for the first time, or those who were scared, Old timers who just didn't give a hoot anymore, and all of the rest in-between. Some left lasting impressions on my heart, and some left them on my arm or leg............. non the less a bond of trust was built between us.

   Those little puppies who come trusting and happy, full of love and life and all they want is to be played with. I understand this, so I do my happy dance with them, and then it's training time. A lot a patience goes into that first groom. The biggest concern is using the clippers or scissors safely as to not hurt them in anyway. Sometimes I have to call for help to hold the pup so I don't have any accidents. At times it can be stressful for baby, and being held onto causes fear and sometimes a little pain mostly caused from nail trimming or detangling as they try hard to excape it all. Trying to clip around a puppy's face for the first time, is very frighting, to them and me. But when it's done and that scary thing stopped it's back to the happy dance. Love and hugs and building a bond of trust that will last for years to come.

   I think about the friendships we make with our human clients, we become family and develop close bonds with you as well as your pets. We laugh and joke and sometimes cry with you. We get the updates of your world and you get ours. I think you would call that a friend. You are an important part of our lives, not just for business, it's because we share a common love for your pet and we become part of your extended family. I just love it when people tell me I am on speed dial! How much closer can you get than that!

   Then I think about the sad parting of good friends, and this is what makes me sad. I have lost several dogs over the years that has brought me to tears more than once. Most of them older pets that had given me years of pleasure to know and groom.  Then in the midst of a busy day you get that ever dreaded phone call that just stops your heart. But your so busy you can't let yourself think about it, then the night comes, and I lay in bed and begin to grieve for you and your little beloved dog that has just passed away and I remember all the things that made both of us smile, and I cry right along with you.

   I hurt as you do, and I want all my clients to know your loved and appreciated and I too suffer your loss. This week alone we lost 3 members of our extended family,  Skully Belly, Daisy, and Yoshi. All part of my love and my life and I will truly miss them. I pray God gives them rest and their old tired bodies will be as new and they can now run the golden meadows of heaven till we meet again.

May God give peace and love to the families, and know you have our deepest sympathies.

and that's the Buzz on Doggie talk

{{{Huggies to my Doggies}}}

Love Colette