07/30/2026
I never imagined I’d have to write a post like this.❤️🩹
From where it started to where it’s ending. 💔
Since Friday, I haven’t stopped crying. Every time I think I’ve pulled myself together, reality hits me all over again. I’m honestly at a complete loss for words.
When I started Lexi’s Barking Bowtique, all I had was a dream. I took a leap of faith and poured everything I had into making it a reality. There were sleepless nights, long days, sacrifices, tears, stress, and more obstacles than I could ever count. There were times I wanted to throw in the towel because it felt like nothing was going right. Every time something good happened, it seemed like another challenge was waiting around the corner.
But I kept going.
Not because it was easy—but because this was my dream.
Every bump in the road made me stronger. Every dog I groomed reminded me why I started. Every smiling client, every wagging tail, every sloppy kiss, every hug, every referral, every kind message, every gift, every “thank you” reminded me that this wasn’t just a business. This was my purpose.
I can honestly say I have never been more proud of something than I am of what I built. From an idea in my head to a fully functioning mobile grooming salon that so many families trusted with their beloved pets… I did that. And that’s something no one can ever take away from me.
To every single one of my clients… Thank you.
Thank you for taking a chance on the new groomer with a dream. Thank you for trusting me with the members of your family who can’t speak for themselves. Thank you for believing in me when I doubted myself. Thank you for your patience through every bus repair, every schedule change, every obstacle that came our way. Thank you for every Christmas card, every baby gift, every snack, every coffee, every hug, every recommendation, every kind word, every laugh, and every bit of encouragement you’ve given me over the years.
You have become so much more than clients.You became family.
Unfortunately, after the accident, I’ve received the news that I prayed I would never have to hear.
The grooming bus is being totaled. Those words don’t even feel real.
To most people, it was just a bus. But to me… it was everything. It was where dreams came true. It was where I spent countless hours making dogs feel beautiful, comfortable, and loved. It represented years of hard work, determination, and never giving up. It carried me through so many milestones, and it gave me the opportunity to build relationships with so many incredible people.
Watching it all come to an unexpected stop has absolutely broken my heart.
Because of this, I will not be able to continue grooming until further notice.
Typing those words is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do.
If you’ve messaged me and I haven’t responded yet, please know it’s not because I don’t care. I simply don’t have the words right now. I’m trying to process everything while also figuring out what comes next.
I don’t know what the future looks like today.
I don’t know how long this journey will be.
I don’t know when—or even what—my next step is.
But what I do know is this…
Dreams don’t disappear because life throws you a storm.
They just have to weather it.
As heartbroken as I am, I know this isn’t where my story ends. Right now, I need time to grieve something that meant the world to me. I need time to heal. I need time to figure out what comes next for me, for my family, and for my business.
I know so many of you are rooting for me, praying for me, and standing behind me. I feel your love, your support, and your encouragement more than you’ll ever know. It has meant everything during the hardest days of my life.
So this isn’t goodbye. It’s simply… See you later.
I truly believe with all my heart that one day I’ll be back doing what I love most—loving on your dogs, making them feel their best, and seeing all of your familiar faces again.
Until then, please hug your pups a little tighter for me.
Thank you for allowing me to live my dream.
Thank you for believing in me.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
I’ll never forget it.
With all my love,
Lexi 🐾💜
