07/16/2026
Today is one of the hardest announcements we’ve ever had to make.
After a lot of tears, sleepless nights, and conversations we never wanted to have, we’ve made the incredibly difficult decision to permanently close Estella’s Grooming.
This isn’t a decision that was made overnight. We fought for this business with everything we had. We held onto hope that things would turn around, that bookings would pick back up, that cancellations and no shows would become less frequent, and that somehow we’d be able to keep doing what we love. Unfortunately, hope alone doesn’t pay the bills.
Over the past several months, we’ve experienced a significant decline in business. While every appointment matters to a small business, the increasing number of no shows and last minute cancellations made it nearly impossible to stay afloat. Every missed appointment wasn’t just an empty spot on the schedule, it was lost income that couldn’t be replaced. As small business owners, we still had to cover supplies, utilities, rent, insurance, and all of the other expenses that come with keeping the doors open, regardless of whether clients showed up.
Owning Estella’s Grooming has never been about getting rich. It has always been about our love for animals and the joy of helping them feel comfortable, healthy, and loved. Every wagging tail, every purr, every nervous pet that learned to trust us reminded us why we started this journey in the first place.
To every client who supported us, trusted us with your beloved pets, recommended our business to friends and family, brought us coffee, checked in on us, or simply chose Estella’s Grooming over anywhere else.. thank you. You have no idea how much your kindness has meant. We’ve had the privilege of watching puppies grow into adults, celebrating new furry family members, and building relationships that went far beyond a grooming appointment. Those memories are something we’ll always treasure.
At the same time, we want to be honest about the reality of running a small business. When appointments are missed without notice or canceled at the last minute, it doesn’t just inconvenience the groomer, it directly impacts their ability to earn a living. That hour or two reserved for your pet is time that another client could have used, and once it’s gone, it’s gone. Small businesses don’t have the financial cushion that large corporations do.
Closing Estella’s Grooming is heartbreaking because this wasn’t just our job, it was our dream. We poured our hearts, our time, our energy, and everything we had into making it a place where pets felt safe and owners felt confident leaving them in our care. Walking away from something we’ve built from the ground up is one of the hardest things we’ve ever had to do.
While this chapter is coming to an end, we truly hope the relationships we’ve built and the pets we’ve had the honor of caring for will never be forgotten. They have left paw prints on our hearts that will stay with us forever.
Thank you for every appointment, every kind word, every review, every recommendation, every smile, and every ounce of support you’ve shown Estella’s Grooming. We will always be grateful that we had the opportunity to be a part of your pets’ lives.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in us.
With love and endless gratitude,
Caroline 🐾
