Darling Pet Grooming

08/30/2026

I’ll be CLOSED September 1st–8th while I spend some time deep cleaning, organizing, rearranging, and refreshing the salon. I’ll also be making a few changes and adding some special touches.

I’ll be back on Wednesday, September 9th.

Don’t forget about Darling of the Month!

If your pet was groomed at Darling Pet Grooming during August, they’re eligible to enter. One pet will be selected to receive a prize bag, have their photo displayed in the salon for the month, and be featured on our page.

I’ll post the entry link in the comments. Simply fill it out to enter your pet.

See you September 9th!

08/28/2026

Closed today 8/28

I will be back in the salon tomorrow 8/29 to return any calls or text messages. 

08/09/2026

Introducing….

❤️ Darling of the Month ❤️

Every month, one of our previous month’s visitors will be chosen as our Darling of the Month!

When your pet comes in for their grooming appointment, you’ll have the chance to fill out a quick little “About Me” card with their favorite treat, favorite activity, nickname, and a few fun facts.

At the beginning of each month, we’ll choose one Darling from the previous month’s appointments to be featured in the salon and on our page!

Our Darling of the Month will also receive a little prize bag filled with some goodies that may include things like treats, a bandanna, toys, or other surprises from the shop.

So if your pet visits us in August, they could become our September Darling of the Month!

No voting, likes, or sharing required! Every pet that visits that month has a chance to be chosen.

Participation is completely optional! By filling out an entry card, please be aware that if your pet is chosen, their photo and the fun information you shared about them will be displayed in the salon and posted on our page.

08/02/2026

✨ Pop-Up Sundays! ✨

Keep an eye on our page because from time to time I’ll be opening a Pop-Up Sunday with a limited number of grooming appointments!

These are not regular business hours and won’t be offered every week. Whenever I have an extra Sunday available, I’ll announce it right here on Facebook.

To keep things simple, I won’t be contacting my waitlist for these openings. Appointments will be available to book online on a first come, first served basis. If you see a Pop-Up Sunday posted, don’t wait to grab your spot!

Be sure you’re following our page so you don’t miss out! 🐾💙

August Pop-up dates:

8/9
8/16

Please Note these appointments will be the new block scheduling.

Drop off: 8am. Pick up: 12-12:30pm

Drop off: 12:30pm. Pick up: 5-5:30pm

Drop off: 5pm. Pick up: 7-7:30pm

Click the link to book!

Darling Pet Grooming

07/25/2026

🐾 Calling all of my talented clients! 🛠️

Does anyone do woodworking or custom cabinetry?

I’m looking to have a receptionist desk and a tall dog gate built for the shop. If this is something you do, or you know someone local who does, please comment below or send me a message!

I’d love to support one of my own clients, and I’m open to discussing a trade for grooming services if that’s something you’d be interested in.

07/24/2026

🎉 Online Booking is Back! 🐾

Online booking is officially back up and running!

To help make the transition to all of the new scheduling changes as smooth as possible, appointments are currently available to request up to 3 months in advance. As I get settled into the new system, I'll continue to evaluate opening the schedule further into the future.

You'll also notice that online booking has a whole new look! Instead of booking by breed, appointments are now organized by coat type and size. This allows me to better estimate the time each pet needs and helps ensure more accurate scheduling and pricing.

🛁 Bath Services are now grouped by coat type (smooth, long, double, or curly).

✂️ Full Services are grouped by size (Tiny, Small, Medium, Large, or Giant), with Doodle breeds having their own category due to the extra time and coat care they require.

⚡ Express Appointments are now available by request for pets that need a quicker, kennel-free visit. These appointments are very limited each day.

🐱 Cat grooming is unavailable for online booking. All cat appointments must be scheduled by texting or calling 419-577-9805.

💻 Please remember: Online booking is a request, not a guaranteed appointment. After you submit your request, I'll review it to make sure the service, timing, and appointment length are the best fit for your pet. You'll receive a confirmation once your request has been approved.

Thank you all for your patience while I worked through these changes! ❤️🐾

07/16/2026

07/15/2026

🐾 One thing I forgot to include in my original announcement… 🐾

I’ve already had a few people reach out asking if there will still be an Express Appointment option, and the answer is yes!

Beginning in September, I’ll be offering a limited number of Express Appointments for families who need their pets finished earlier than the scheduled pickup window.

Express Appointment Fee (per family, per visit):
🛁 Bath Appointments: +$15
✂️ Full Groom Appointments: +$20

If you’re bringing multiple pets from the same household, you’ll only pay one express fee for the visit—not one fee per pet.

An Express Appointment isn’t about how many pets you’re bringing or how long it takes to groom them. It’s about reserving a priority spot in my schedule. Express pets receive priority grooming, remain kennel-free whenever possible, and can head home as soon as they’re finished instead of waiting for the scheduled pickup window.

Because these appointments require me to adjust my daily schedule, they will be very limited.

Express Appointments cannot be booked online. If you’d like to request one, simply text me at my new business number, (419) 577-9805, and let me know you’d like an Express Appointment. I’ll do my best to accommodate you whenever availability allows.

I’m trying not to overwhelm everyone with too much information all at once, so I’ll continue sharing these updates as we get closer to September. Every change is to ensure every pet and every pet parent continues to receive the personalized, low-stress experience you’ve come to know and expect from me! The transition into solo grooming it will be a lot of growing pains but I do believe all the changes are going to help in the long run. Thank you all for your patience I know it’s a lot (it’s a lot for me too! 🙃)

04/16/2026

The Higham girls ❤️❤️❤️

04/15/2026

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