02/25/2026
It's hard to believe that a year ago today we were saying goodbye to our beloved Aidan. Every time I get a phone call or a text from a member of our grooming family telling me they've lost a pup, I know exactly what heartache and sadness and pain they are feeling because I've been there. The tears become less frequent with every passing day, but the hole never seems to get smaller.
"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them, and every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are".
It is a very sad day at HOT DOG! Groomers. Today we said goodbye to Aidan... Lilia's best friend for the last fourteen years, our shop mascot, logo model, chief of security, and treat tester. He was handsome, intelligent, stubborn, opinionated, well-trained and he brought more laughter and love to our home and our shop than we deserve. He will be missed. If you see any of us with a tear in our eye or a quirky grin on our face over the days to come, we're probably thinking of our Esthete's Melrose on the River Tweed. We love you, pup!
