Spaw for Pets

28/06/2025

Hey, friends! I know it's been a minute since I've posted, but I wanted to let everyone know some very exciting news!

For a while, I've been working way more than I wanted to, and was left feeling very drained and very sore (I live with several chronic pain conditions), so I just haven't had the energy at the end of the day to post pictures of the dogs I've been grooming. And yes, I have been grooming. A lot!

Recently, Spaw For Pets has brought on another groomer, meaning that we will now have grooming available 6 days per week (Monday to Saturday, excluding holidays, of course)! Basically, if the store is open, a dog groomer will be in or available.

Brenna Smith (shown in pictures) will be joining the team on July 11th. She will be grooming up to 3 dogs per day, starting at 9 am, when Raw For Pets Canada opens.

No worries, though, I'll still be working 3 days per week (Monday to Wednesday, excluding holiday Mondays), still doing 2 dog grooms per day, at 10 and and 2 pm, as is the case now. The only thing changing is that I won't be working 5 days per week anymore, and I'm very happy about that!

Brenna will be taking Thursday to Saturday each week, with her groom times starting when the store opens, at 9 am. Here's a little information about Brenna, if you'd like to book an appointment with her:

Brenna has always grown up around dogs, and has always had a passion for dog grooming. Since she was 12 years old, she has worked in dog shows for trick and sport, and still works and travels for dog shows with her rescue dog, Moment.

When Brenna was 14, she started working at a grooming shop as a bather. Between the dogs shows and bathing, Brenna acquired lots of handling and behavioural modification skills. She has a solid 5 years of experience, but knows that she still has much to learn!

Brenna is a Certified Dog Groomer, as she has successfully completed her dog grooming course at an Ontario Trade School locally. Once she completed her schooling, Brenna started working as a groomer full time.

I look forward to working with Brenna, and hope you all will help fill up her calendar too! I know there are a lot of you that prefer Saturday appointments, and we now have you covered!

Welcome to the team, Brenna!

Reminder: Brenna will be starting Friday, July 11th, at 9 am. But call now to get on her schedule! 519-207-2480

24/10/2024

Hi friends. I need to find a few things, and I'd rather buy used stuff so, here's what I need:

First, it's coming into winter, and I will be needing to make some fire starter cups soon, but to do so I need wax. If you could save up all your wax scraps from candles for me, that would be greatly appreciated;

Second, I'm looking for about 45 inches of lower kitchen cabinets / bathroom vanity to fill a space that I'd considered putting seats in, but have changed my mind. I have zero intention of having someone join me in the bus, so I have no need for passenger seats. This space will be better used getting kitchen things off my counter top, making the space look less cluttered.

Let me know if you see or have either of these asks. Thanks!

30/09/2024

WoooooHooooo! Trip booked!

January 2 through January 16th (2 WEEKS!!) I will be in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico! Flying out of TO on a direct flight to Puerto Vallarta, and the same / reverse on return (non-stop PV to TO). I do not like stops or plane transfers, so I've avoided those.

This is my first solo, international travel, and while I'm excited about it, I'm also a tad nervous. The good thing is, I'm going to a place where I know someone! Luke LaRue and his husband reside very close to Puerto Vallarta, so I'll have people I know, just in case. Get ready, Luke! ;) I'm also looking very forward to meeting Luke's partner, Randy, finally!

I have also booked cancellation insurance and such. I'm not interested in losing the money for this vacation. I've been there before, and it's financially painful, so I've avoided that too.

Of course, I will be unable to groom dogs during that period, so we'll have to arrange our schedule to accommodate everyone as much as possible. Fortunately, there's still plenty of time, and nothing already booked ahead.

While there, I'll look at RV parks for places that I might be able to take the bus to in winter 2026.

I'm SO excited!!

04/09/2024

21/05/2024

I think this is a GREAT idea!

May long weekend reminder for all of us campers! Jot down your campsite # and cell on a dollarstore tag, and attach to your pupper’s collar with other tags. Even the most responsible of us can have a doggo who slips a leash or gets startled and bolts. Even if no cell service in the camp area, this allows other to bring the rascally runner back to your site.

17/05/2024

Good morning friends. I will be offline for the weekend, as I'm going to visit my sister in Toronto, and I'm not taking my laptop.

I'm available via text, if you have my cell number. If you don't, you don't need to talk to me that badly that it can't wait until Monday. :P (I don't have social media on my phone.)

For my Canadian friends, enjoy the Victoria Day long weekend, and the day off on Monday. For my American friends, enjoy your weekend, and Monday (?). LOL

06/05/2024

04/05/2024

Look what was just brought in, locally grown herbs. Limited stock available. We've got Winter Thyme, Red Yarrow and Lemon Balm.
Sold with 100% proceeds donated to local rescues,
- $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00

While your here, check out our monthly sales;

Red Meat Blend & Chicken Lamb are 20% off all sizes



Dehydrated treats;

- DH Rabbit Ears 1kg bags Only - 50% off

- DH Chicken feet - 50% Off

- DH Duck Hearts - 25% Off

Whole Raw;

- Raw Chicken drumsticks 10pk for $8.00 or 44lb case for $66.00 (While Supplies last!)

- Raw Rabbit Tenders 2pk - 25% off

- Raw Rabbit Heads - 50% off

Also Our Go Dog Retrieval Toys are 25% Off too (In store while supplies last)

03/05/2024

Treu wanted to take a second to thank you for booking most of Doug's week up next week, but she wanted to let you know there are still a few spaces open, before his next surgery. They are as follows:

Wednesday, May 8th at 10 am; and
Friday, May 10th at 10 am.

Hit him up here on Facebook, or call Raw For Pets at 519-207-2480 to get one of those last few appointments, pre-surgery (May 14th).

Doug will be out until May 27th, returning to regular hours, and there is nothing currently booked for that week back. Hit him up!

24/04/2024

My afternoon involved meeting my new friend, Lexi. She is also a former puppy mill Momma, who has a fantastic family who loves her very much. Even though she's been out of the puppy mill for a few years, she's still quite nervous, so Mom warned me to watch her, especially in the bath.

Lexi also has some skin issues going on, so Mom supplied the medicated shampoo from the vet to use. We did, but next time I'd like to wash her in some of my shampoos and conditioners to help with her skin moisture level. The vet shampoo is great, and will help minimize irritation, but it just doesn't have enough stuff in it to really help the skin quickly get moisture.

I spoke with Mom and we're going to do that next time. I think using my shampoo first to really help moisturize her skin, and then the vet shampoo to strip away any residue, will go a long way to helping her skin heal a tad faster.

Thanks for visiting, Lexi! It was awesome to meet you!

24/04/2024

My day today started with another old friend coming back to visit! My friend, Banjo, was due for his spring groom, and when Mom saw that I was back to grooming, she asked if I would take Banjo back. As you can see, I happily said yes!

Remember what I said about Golden Retrievers having a problem getting matts in behind their ears? Yeah, well that's really a thing, but, Banjo's family has been so good with their maintenance that not only were there no matts behind his ears, I don't think I found any knots to speak of anywhere in his coat!

Yes, clearly he had a ton of fur still in his coat that really needed brushing out. Banjo is like every other dog at this time of year in that regard. But there were no knots. Deep in against the skin Banjo had all the lumps of dead fur that hadn't gotten matted yet, and they would have soon, but Mom did a great job of keeping them at bay until his spring groom.

Great job, Mom and Dad! You ROCK!

24/04/2024

My new little friend, Scout came by yesterday to get a good groom going, and it was wonderful to meet her! Scout is a young Cocker Spaniel / Poodle mix girl, and she's a little shy and tender.

We just took our time, and with some patience from both of us, we got Scout done without too much drama. Her coat was in pretty rough shape, so I wasn't sure how much I could save, but happily, we managed to save her a decent seasonally appropriate length!

Thanks for coming to visit, Scout. I look forward to seeing you again!