The Groomery

09/05/2026

If you contacted us this week and haven't heard back - please bear with us and contact us again. Things have been hectic and I am trying to get back to everyone this weekend.

09/05/2026

Tonight I lit a little candle at the office for Benny and for our little cat friend who didn’t make it that we couldn’t get to in time. Today was hard, but there was still so much kindness in it. I was hesitant to go into the office, but I’m glad I did.

I also started putting together our community resource board with information from our friends at The Groomery and Save A Buddy Fund so they have access to more people and can help them. I want this board to keep growing into a place where people in Manistee can find solid, trusted resources when they need help with their animals.

Thank you to everyone who stopped into the office today, donated, left things in our donation chest, or even came in and shed a few tears with me. We also had a couple things taken from the pantry today, which I’m incredibly grateful for. That is exactly what this space is here for, for you.

I made this office cozy very intentionally, and on days like today, I needed it too. Who better to be front and center in photos than our sweetest Champion. 🥲

I hope everyone has a peaceful night. Hug your pets a little tighter tonight.

09/04/2026

Thank you to everyone. We truly appreciate it. I just don't have any more words right now.

RIP Benny

09/04/2026

💔 Our Benny Boy is in critical condition in Traverse City.

The next 24 hours are crucial in seeing if he will recover from this.

The only thing I can say right now is - please, please, please be careful with who is caring for your pets.

🌈 Update: After exhausting every option and doing everything they could for him, Benny’s family has made the heartbreaking decision to let him go peacefully. Thank you so much to everyone who donated and showed up for this deeply loved little dog and the people who love him so much. Please keep our friends at The Groomery in your thoughts and show them some love today.

Our local groomer, who so many of you know and love has been an incredible friend to Repo’s Rescues and to countless families in this community. She grooms our rescue dogs completely free of charge, helps us whenever we need her, and has poured so much of herself into helping animals who aren’t even her own.

Now their sweet little dog, Benny, is in critical condition and they’re rushing to the vet.

Benny had surgery last week and has continued to decline despite multiple trips back for hospital care. Their family has exhausted their funds between his original surgery and the critical care he has needed since. This morning, they woke up to Benny essentially lifeless, and they are rushing him back to a different vet now.

He is currently in acute kidney failure and needs every chance possible.

Benny is such a loved, sweet little dog, and his people are the kind of people who are constantly helping everyone else’s animals. Right now, it’s our turn to help theirs.

If you are able to donate anything at all toward Benny’s emergency veterinary care, we would be incredibly grateful. Every dollar collected through Repo’s Rescues for Benny will be donated directly to his family for his care.

Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/reposrescues

PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/reposrescues

Please put “BENNY” in the note when donating if possible.

If you cannot donate, please share this. We want to surround this family with the same kind of support they have given so many others. Please keep sweet Benny in your thoughts today.

09/04/2026

Frankie 🍂
Groom by Kaylei

09/04/2026

Mac 🍂
Groom by Kate

09/04/2026

Tilly 💚
Groom by Kate

09/04/2026

New friend Svef 💚
Groom by Kaylei