The Pampered Paw Canine Spa and Grooming

05/20/2026

The Pampered Paw is officially back and we can’t wait to see all of your sweet pups again! 🐾
To schedule an appointment, please text: 📱 989-464-7075

When texting, please include: • Your first & last name
• Your pet’s name & breed
• What services you’re looking for
Texting helps us keep everything organized while we get everyone back on the schedule as quickly as possible. 💕
We’re happy to take calls too! Please note that returned calls may take a little longer as we work through appointments. ❣️

Thank you all so much for the love, patience, and support during this rebuilding journey. It truly means everything, and we are so excited to welcome everyone back into the salon! ✂️🐶

04/30/2026

Thank you all so much for your patience and support—we’re thrilled to be so close to opening our new location! ✨️🎉

Once the final plumbing work is completed, we expect to be welcoming your pups next week. I’ll be reaching out to schedule appointments very soon.
In the meantime, I need a little help reconnecting! If you’re a client, please text me your first and last name and will begin calling/texting to get everyone scheduled. 989.464.7075

Also, this Saturday I’ll be at the salon from 10AM- Noon If you’d like to “pup” in for nail trims, schedule an appointment, say hello, or check out the progress- I’d love to see you!
We can’t wait to get back to serving the Alpena community. 💖🐕

Our new address:
228 S 3rd Ave, Unit A
This may be a familiar spot for some clients—we’re on the far right side of the building that houses the Medilodge training center.

02/25/2026

We are hitting the 3-week mark since the fire. It still feels surreal to even say that. I know many of you have already needed to have your pups groomed, and some will need to before I’m back up and running.
Shirley at 'Tails End Grooming' and Kate at 'Cuts for Mutts' have both ofFURed to help out. Please let them know you’re coming from me, and if needed they can reach out for grooming notes.
I aPAWreciate you all so much. I truly can’t think of another time in my life when I’ve felt this much support, kindness, and love. Thank you.
I am currently looking for a space to rent. The GoFundMe has helped tremendously — it’s allowing me to start replacing necessities (and of course a few well-deserved doggie snacks 🐾) so I can be ready to reopen as soon as I secure a space and get it properly doggie-proofed. As always, your pets’ safety will come before anything else.
If you happen to know of or hear of a space that might be suitable, please let me know. Thank you all again, and please give your good girls and boys an extra smooch from me. I miss them so much!! 😘🐕

02/07/2026

Tonight at 6:30 I’ll be at the game for the ceremonial puck drop alongside others affected by this week’s fire. Being invited to stand together means more than I can put into words.
If you’re coming to the game, I’d love to see you — please feel free to say hello so I can thank you in person. I am so grateful to all of you for your support! Even if you do not attend the game, I know you are standing with me. The kindness this community has shown has reminded me that even when buildings are lost, Alpena’s spirit is still standing strong. 💙

02/05/2026

Thank you all so much. I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from this community- especially from my clients. I’ve always said, “I’m just the dog groomer,” but you have made me feel like so much more than that. You’ve made me feel like a valued friend, even family.
Thank you for the calls, texts, prayers, and kind words. When I moved to Alpena 13 years ago, I never could have imagined becoming part of such a strong, loving, and faithful community. I am truly blessed to call this my home and to call all of you my neighbors and friends.
Many of you have asked how you can help, so I am sharing a GoFundMe. Please don’t feel any pressure to donate—your prayers and encouragement mean more than you know. I know the road ahead will be long, but I am trusting that a way will be provided to rebuild, reopen, and rise again.
From the bottom of my heart—thank you, as always. 💜

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02/05/2026

Many of you may have seen or heard, the entire building in which the salon was situated burned to the ground earlier this evening. No one was hurt!! I am sorry for all those whose appointments will be effected. My work cell phone as well as my appointment book, computer and all tools, supplies- are gone. I will make an updated post with more information ASAP. Thank you to everyone who reached out and please know that your concern and kindness mean the world to me. My condolences to those others who have been effected by this tragic destruction.

01/03/2026

Happy New Year, Everyone!! 2025 was quite a year and I am looking towards 2026 with great hopes and expectations of a wonderful year for us all.
Although we are still feeling the loss of our wonderful groomer, Emma, we are wishing her the best in her new chapter in Georgia. Although Emma is irreplaceable, I have some very exciting news.
We have another incredible groomer joining our team! Kaitlyn, an established & trusted local groomer, with her own mobile grooming business, Kaitlyn's K9 Cuts will be setting up shop in the salon and is looking forward to caring for clients beginning Tuesday January 6th.
Thank you, Kaitlyn, for bringing your professional quality and care to The Pampered Paw!!
As many of you may have noticed, I have struggled to keep up with the phone this past month as we experienced many changes and I re-injured my shoulder. However, with Kaitlyn's help, we WILL be able to accommodate new clients once more.
Thank you to ALL who continue to support myself, my business and my family. It is because of YOU that I can continue to do what I love- working with your amazing dogs, most of whom have been my close friends for many years. YOU are the reason I never lose faith. Because you and your dogs never lose faith in me. I am proud to be a part of this community. ❤️

05/01/2024

When I don't have the treats ready fast enough, your pups let me know I'm lagging 😆🤣
I swear I'm opening the bag as quickly as pawsible, Kana! 😅😅🥰

03/29/2024

Wishing everypup a Safe & Happy Easter weekend!! These adorable photos were such fun to take, I only wish I had gotten more bunny eared ones to share! 🩷

The salon will be closed this weekend but don't be 'fooled', we will reopen Mon April 1st 😁🥰

03/23/2024

Some sweet smiles for your spring Saturday 😇❄️