Bathurst Pet Salon

22/01/2026

Hello wonderful people
It’s been a few years since I posted anything as I’ve been working in another industry and doing some studies. For all your grooming needs please reach out to Ty Atkins at Grooming & Products, Kylie at Satin Coats or Mel and Duncan at Bark & Bubbles.
As for me, I’m looking at getting back into the passion I love in the near future. This will involve dog training, puppy preschool and socialisation classes including some pet first aid, home boarding of small dogs. I’m not doing drop in services as I personally don’t like the idea of pooches being left alone for 23 hours a day with a quick drop in visit leaving them with potential health risks or boredom encouraging them to escape.
I currently have 5 dogs who I’ve raised since puppyhood. Sadly one of my beloved girls passed away in November with a very aggressive cancer, she had not long turned 13. Hagney Aquamation looked after her after passing away and I cannot recommend them enough for their care and professionalism. My other girls range from almost 10 years old to over 16 years. I’ve personally raised 12 dogs as puppies throughout my life and groomed into the thousands and have done home boarding previously.
Watch this space down the track . Stay safe and please be mindful of weather conditions when walking your pooches, it’s not safe to do so when it’s over 25 degrees. Provide lots of shelter and cool water(best option is keeping them indoors with you. When your hot and cold they feel the same.

21/12/2022

As the year is coming to an end I just want to reflect on the devastating loss of many of my friend’s losing a parent this year, a loved on & one of our precious fur babies. Most recent beautiful Basil Cashen crossed over rainbow bridge. My sincerest condolences to everyone going through the grieving period & not having one of your loved ones with you this Christmas.
I’ll no longer be grooming after Christmas as I’ve managed to win a full time job as a Council Ranger. With varied duties but mostly animal control. It is my passion that pet owners are responsible for the care & welfare of the animals they bring into their family that not only are they kept safe but the safety of the rest of the community is a priority. Our local Council & the team I’m working with are making it a priority to ensure that all animals surrendered or dumped or owners cannot be found go to wonderful furever homes & get their best chance in life that they have always deserve. Please consider adopting one.

I thank you for your support & loyalty over the past 9 years. I am replaceable as there’s a lot of groomers in town now.

Have as good a Christmas as possible & a happy new year. Hoping 2023 is a much better one & sees us all in good health. Stay safe & take care. Tracey

23/11/2022

Hi all
Please be aware that there are no more appointments left before Christmas. You will probably find this is the case with all local groomers & it’s important for future reference that if you want your precious pooches groomed before Christmas to book well & truly ahead to ensure you secure an appointment. I dont even have time to groom my own 6 girls before then. Thank you. Here’s a few pics from a few of my latest grooms

11/11/2022

Behind the scenes.

We have welcomed a new addition to our family. An elderly customer with health issues asked me to help find a great home for her beloved little gal, well my wonderful sister & parents have opened their hearts & home to Miss Pippa, a 7 year old Pom x Chihwawa who didn’t take long to settle into her new environment. Ginger biscuits (their 40 kg lap dog Labradoodle) had her nose out of joint for the first day but has accepted her as part of their pack now).

01/11/2022

Hi all
Such crazy weather for Spring, the constant rain is worrying & my thoughts are with those who live in areas where it’s flooding, resulting in loss of lives and property. We’ve certainly had some devastating times over the past few years.
I just cannot keep track of how many people & pets have passed away this year that are close to me, including my partner who lost his Mum this year & a number of close friends who have lost a parent or beloved family member. More recently gorgeous Delilah & Indi crossed over Rainbow Bridge. Both dearly loved little gals who had the most wonderful lives with their beautiful parents. My sincerest condolences to Lisette & Tim and Kathy & Mark for their heartbreaking losses. They have been a big part of my life as I’ve groomed them since I bought the business almost nine years ago. Their parents have also become friends.
My thoughts too are with Basil tonight as he is undergoing surgery tomorrow and Ziggy who has been battling some health issues of his own. There are also a few of my wonderful human customers going through poor health atm & I’m thinking of you all too & sending love, hugs & strength to you all.
Now for a few recent grooms. All varied depending on the state of the pooches coat, how they are during the grooming process and of course at the request of their parents’ preferences if the state of their coat allows it. Some dogs are matted to the skin & I have no option but to shave them whilst some specifically request the shave on them.
Stay safe all & take care.

21/10/2022

Hi all
Hope this finds you well. 2022 has seen the loss of many of my dear friends & beautiful customers’ loved ones - human & fur babies & my heart breaks for them in their grief. I too grieve with my beautiful customers when they lose their precious pooch that I has been part of my life for a very long time. I’ve built up a rapport & trust with them & often pick up health issues as I notice a change in their coat, new lumps, ear infections or even a deterioration in their health. Let’s hope there will be no more losses leading up to Christmas.
Here’s a few of my recent cherubs. I don’t take enough photos, particularly on busy days.
Thank you to all of you who have been loyal to me over the years & welcome to my new customers.

28/09/2022

A few behind the scenes pictures

28/09/2022

I don’t post much these days thanks to my loyal customers who keep me working most days in the colder months & I am grateful & thankful for this. I thought I would share this video I took yesterday. The 3 boys in the video, one who has just had a very rough clip needing a wet shave due to matting & to have his coat to be gone over again. So sweet Yogi bit me with fear the first time I started doing him a few years back. A pound rescue who is dearly loved & always happy to come here. Zeppo was marked as a dangerous dog at the pound when his family rescued him. I’ve been grooming him for some time now. I used to have to muzzle him when grooming him & keep him separate from other dogs, carry him into my house & now look at him, his mum tells him “ you’re going to see Tracey” & he is happy as now, walks in with me & I can do anything to him now without being worried he will bite me. It’s really about getting their trust, particularly when their start to life hasn’t been good. Then there’s Spot who has his mum believing he’s anxious to be here & making her feel guilty. Oh how our precious fur babies know how to play us.
Hope this finds you all well given the tough times many of us have been through the past few years

18/05/2022

Hi all
Hope this finds you well.
I’m hitting the cooler months so won’t be working 5 weekdays each week next few months & still doing sporadic Saturdays. My official working hours are 9-4 but if you need an earlier drop off I’m happy to do so on notice from 8am. Please ensure pick up by 4 as sometimes I have appointments I need to attend. I also understand these covid times & emergencies crop up that may cause cancellations at the last minute but can’t continue to keep rescheduling for the same person.
Also please try to ensure your pooches are flea free. It’s been a nightmare few months. I’ve never seen fleas so bad in the 8 years I’ve been grooming. With the heat & rain they have been rampant & embarrassing that I have to tell other customers their dogs have been exposed & having to flea bomb my groom room regularly & try to kill the fleas as we go.
Please note, other groomers charge additional for dogs with fleas, late pick ups, a hygiene & disinfectant fee for dogs that come in with faeces stuck on their backsides & cleaning fees for dogs continually peeing & p**ping. I do not but please try to toiket your pooch before arrival, be aware of what you feed them before a grooming session, check for fleas & check their bottoms for p**p build up (it gets into the clipper blades).
I still haven’t been taking enough photos regularly but here’s a few from the past few months

11/12/2021

Hi All
Hope this finds you well.

Firstly my sincerest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones of late, there have been a few currently grieving the heartbreaking & devastating losses, both people & pooches. In particular one of my dearest friends April losing her precious & beautiful Lyrik who was just the most loyal & loving boy to her & then to her Gracie whom he adored from the time she came home over 2 years ago & doted on her.

Once again I’m booked to the maximum up till Christmas Eve. Please please, every year I remind people early to book their December appointments early, a few months before. I’m still getting inundated with phone calls & messages from people (mostly people who have never come to me before) desperate to get their dogs groomed. I’m very sorry but I cannot help. I have a few appointments between Christmas & new year then back to normal in January. Again due to shoulder injuries I can’t take on new large breed pooches I haven’t done before. I also plead with anyone getting a puppy that will be a large breed to start getting it professionally groomed whilst they are small to get them used to it.

Please also stick to agreed appointment times & cancelling on the day is a loss of income & too late to fill the appointment. Many groomers charge a cancellation fee. If you make an appointment earlier than my starting time, please honour this requested time.

On a more positive note, hoping everyone has a pleasant Christmas & new year & from my very noisy girls - Bonnie, Jessie, Charlie, Ruby, Lilly & Maggie we wish you all a very merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Thank you for your loyalty & to those who have given me cards & gifts, thank you from the bottom of my heart as it makes me feel appreciated 🥰 Stay safe, take care & see you in 2022

26/11/2021