Carrie's Critter Couture & Biscuit Bar

01/29/2026

08/23/2024

Upper Highway 4 Packmates:

PSA If I haven't seen your fur-kin in a couple months.

Rain and I will be out of town September 11-26th.

Plan ahead, I expect the weeks after I return will fill while I am gone.🤗🐾🐾

08/16/2024

Packmates!

I am seeking input on whether to reopen the retail portion of Carrie's Critters, and what types of merchandise you would like available.

Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. For your thoughts you will receive a coupon for $10 off nail care or grooming, and one lucky participant will win a gift basket

The survey is open until September 1, 2024. A winner will be drawn on September 2, 2024

Please click the link to complete this form.

08/30/2023

Packmates! Please plan accordingly. Rain and I will be at Sniffy School in Nevada 9/14-25.

08/10/2021

Packmates!
As crazy as it seems, August is slipping on by and looking the appointments already on the calendar, it's time to make sure space is blocked off for your furry housemates.

There will not be much wiggle room in the Fall of 2021. Assuming parts come in for the Red Roo, Rain and I have some competition catching up to do.

If you are normally a weekend appointmenter, we need to compare schedules, pronto!

07/16/2021

Carrie & Rain are on vacation & out of cellular range until 7/27/21. Calls & messages will be returned on 7/28. See you at the end of the month 🤗🐶🐾🐾

11/24/2019

Good, well-intended sentiments are circulating about the coming weather and outside pets.

Keep in mind MANY of us in the Sierras have Arctic breeds. They are at home and comfortable in the snow. They have coats that insulate them from the wet and freezing temperatures. It you take a closer look and part the fur, you will see wet, even icy crystals on the outermost guard hairs, but down at the skin level it is bone dry. Please ask, and be informed, BEFORE jumping to the conclusion that the pet is in distress or neglected.

Chihuahuas, Pitties and many spaniel type (spaniel as a class of dog means laptop/companion... Shihtzu, Cavalier, Toy Poodle) are NOT physically equipped for Sierra Winters. They like to play in the snow, the cold carries scent and calls to them, but overnight or extended periods are too much for single coated breeds.

For those pets who may need to spend their day or night outside, do check to ensure their shelter is spider-free, water tight and will block the wind. The bedding needs to be dry. Lifting the shelter up off the ground (like on a pallet or platform) will prevent condesation and improve insulation and comfort for them.

If you are unable to keep their water pail from freezing, try adding water to hydrate their kibble, creating a watery oatmeal consistency akin to how mushers feed and water their teams. Pets eating snow is like us humans chomping ice, it is a past time, not effective manner to stay hydrated.

All pets need to have their paws checked frequently for salt, ice balls, cracks and nail condition. Noses need to be watched for cracking (petroleum jelly works well), and ears, especially on those single coated breeds, checked for frostbite.

If your pets join you on your drives and travels, add a few extra bottles of water, servings of food, bowl, blanket and a tube/bin of Vasoline to your vehicle's winter emergency pack.

Finally, for those of you with coated breeds, matted cats and dogs can not stay warm. Keep up with their grooming at home, or seek assistance from a professional.

Thanks for keeping them safe this winter!

04/17/2019

Hey Peeps,
Here is your PSA for summer trims:

By 2018 🐸 Frog Jump I was booking grooms in July.

With Rain's classes and shows, the pool of available dates for 2019 is smaller.

Call, text or message and plan ahead now
❤️🐾🐾❤️

03/10/2019

Hello s-PAW-tacular fans. Spring cleaning underway here, bulk organic treats are $2.99 while they last.

12/10/2018

Hello Friends!
Starting Jan 15th
My studio will be closed on Tuesdays as Rain and I go get our education on!!!