KANDi Pets

06/24/2025

Schedule update!

We are back to our normal schedule. I appreciate everyone who showed compassion and grace with having to reschedule their pets grooming services the past few weeks. I also take professional accountability, responsibilty and obligation very seriously. So, I am postponing taking any personal time off until September. This won’t affect any schedules as there are no pets booked for the days in September I have blocked off.

Currently, there are a select few appointments available at the end of August and we are now booking into the month of September.

Please consider, pre-booking your pets grooming appointments for the remainder of the year, reach out via text or email. I’ll happily set the schedulel up for you, provided a day of the week and time preferences and will patiently work with you if any revisions are requested. I try to accommodate as best the schedule will allow.

Thank you and God bless you.

Kathy

06/13/2025

There may be some shuffling of the schedule this week into next week as end of life arrangements are made for my dad. I apologize and ask for grace and understanding.

My father has been in the ICU for a month. Currently on life support. Yesterday my family met with his doctor and nurse and we have all decided, in honor what he wanted, to place him on end of life Comfort Care. The family has a meeting with Hospice today at 2PM and we have access to a social worker to assist us with planning.

I will try my best not to shuffle around the schedule too much and accommodate those who are rescheduled to either a Wednesday or Sunday. Normally the salon is closed those days, but due to being booked out now beyond August and into September now, I will be sure everyone who is asked to reschedule has a timely option within a few days time to have their appointment.

Thank you for your prayers, your love, your well wishes for my family and most of all your support -especially during this most challenging season.

~Kathy
Kandi Pets

06/11/2025

06/08/2025

Oh my goodness. I think Kandi Pets needs to bring back the pup cup treats for a month. How cute!!! 🥰.

05/30/2025

We are now booking August 2025.

June is booked to max capacity and July has two appointments left at the end of the month, each appointment is for 2 hours. This would accommodate a Shihtzu full groom. Message or call 803 413 5029 if interested in booking the end of July. If I’m not available, please, please leave a message-I will return your call!

Pet Photo’s have been put on temporary hiatus.

My dad is currently inpatient at Prisma Richland hospital in serious condition. My time outside of the salon has been centered around everything going on at the hospital with his care and my family.

Thank you for understanding.

Kathy
Kandi Pets

05/15/2025

Good morning! A quick announcement. We are now fully booked through the month of June and booking into the second week of July. If you have not prebooked your pets grooming appointments for the rest of year, please text or call me. Let’s get your appointment locked-in to save on frustration.

November and December 2025 have a select few appointments available. If you need a holiday appointment-please book it now.

The pet grooming industry on a national level is experiencing a pet stylist shortage. In our community alone, we have had 4 private sector grooming businesses close their doors permanently since Christmas 2024. 2 having retired and 2 having moved out of State. We just recently lost a 5th business to a sudden and unexpected passing of an owner/operator/pet stylist.

As a collective, we are trying to assist as many pet parents as possible, please be kind. I know the process of finding availability can be extremely frustrating. Please also be kind because burn out is real.

Groomers are human too and we must take the time to rest and recoup. Carpal tunnel, spinal pain and injury among other ailments are common in our line of work. It’s quite a task to be grooming so many pups a day. It takes a toll on our backs, wrists, etc. if we move a little slower or take a little extra time to have your pup done-please be kind and have patience.

Drop-in & Pick-ups:

If you would like to drop off more than 15 minutes ahead of your scheduled time, please send me a text to make me aware.

I stagger my appointments just so due to limited kennel space, please pick-up you furkids within an hour of notification that they are ready.

I have had several pet parents drop off their fur kiddo’s and leave them with me the entirety of the day. I do not board at this time and would prefer not to add additional service charges. Please be courteous. My space is small. Other pet parents furkids will require a safe space to be housed while in our care.

I am happy to accommodate if I know in advance your work schedule, children after school pick-up, and other conflicts with timely pet pick up, etc.

Thank you!

Kathy
Kandi Pets

05/10/2025

You make every moment special, Mom! 🌼 Happy Mother’s Day! ~Charlie

05/10/2025

I got my personality from my mom. She’s fantastic! Happy Mother’s Day! ~Molly

05/10/2025

Thanks for being my biggest cheerleader! 📣 Happy Mother’s Day! ~Louie

05/10/2025

Mothers hold their children’s hands for a while, but their hearts forever. ❤️ Happy Mother’s Day! ~Michka

05/10/2025

I love my mom to the moon and back. 🌙 Happy Mother’s Day! ~Bailey