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It's a Pet Thing LLC, 8220 Ritchie Highway Suite #5, Pasadena, MD (2025)

06/25/2025

🐶 Wednesday Wisdom 🐾

We love using Wednesdays to share tips, facts, and helpful info—but today, we’re kicking off something new. 💡

Have you ever noticed how most people do tons of research before bringing home a bird, lizard, or even a fish? They’ll ask: What do I need? What should I feed it? What’s the right environment?

But when it comes to dogs, so many folks just assume they already know enough. After all, dogs are everywhere—how hard can it be, right?

We don’t say this to sound judgy (promise!), but it’s something we see often. The truth is: there’s so much more to being a great dog owner than most people realize. And learning more not only helps your dog thrive—it deepens your bond in ways you never expected. ❤️

So starting next week, we’re going back to the beginning—to the very beginning—of this amazing relationship between dogs and humans. 🐺➡️🐕

If you ever have questions along the way, please ask in the comments or shoot us an email. We’re here to help you give your best friend their best life. 🐾✨

06/24/2025

This week’s Transfurmation, Maggie the Welsh Terrier! This was her very first grooming and she was such a trooper. Hand stripped by Astrid.

06/23/2025

🌟 In Honor of National Foster a Pet Month: Meet Katie Main & Her Family’s Foster Story 🌟

Since March 2024, Katie Main and her family have been fostering dogs through Tru Rescue, and what a journey it has been!

It all started when Katie’s daughter decided to pursue veterinary school. Katie wanted her to truly understand what fostering entails, both emotionally and practically, so they jumped in together. Their first foster was a beautiful Great Pyrenees mix named Snowy, who was being rehomed by a local family.

While caring for Snowy, another foster parent needed help—so Katie’s family stepped up again, temporarily fostering a second dog. That “temporary” pup quickly became permanent when they fell in love and adopted her just three days later. 🐾💕

Katie says the fostering process is very similar to adopting. There’s an application, a home interview, and vet checks for your existing pets. Tru Rescue covers food and vet care, and even helps with transport if needed. Katie chose to pay for Snowy’s grooming herself, wanting her to be treated like one of the family. (We’re proud to say Amber from It’s a Pet Thing took care of her spa days!)

As fosters, Katie’s family got to know Snowy deeply—her quirks, her leash style, her compatibility with cats and other dogs. They helped the rescue evaluate adoption applications, giving honest feedback to ensure she landed with the right forever family. And she did! Snowy now lives locally, and Katie’s family even gets to pet-sit her when her new family travels. ❤️

Katie shares this advice:
👉 Don’t foster unless you’re truly committed.
👉 Take dogs outside—skip the p*e pads.
👉 Dogs need real exercise, not just daycare.

“It was hard to let go after 7 months, but it’s so rewarding to watch a dog go from scared and shut down to living their best life.”

Thank you, Katie, for reminding us what fostering is all about.

06/21/2025

☀️ Hello, Summer! ☀️
Today marks the first official day of summer—and while we humans may be ready for beach days, BBQs, and sunshine, don’t forget that our pups need some extra care to stay cool and safe all season long! 🐾💦

At It’s a Pet Thing, we’re all about helping your furry family members feel and look their best year-round—but summer brings its own challenges, and we’re here to help!

🌴 Top Summer Safety Tips from Your Favorite Groomers:

🐶 Hydration is Key: Always keep fresh water available—especially during walks or outdoor play.
🐾 Paw Protection: Asphalt and sand can get dangerously hot. If it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws!
✂️ Keep Them Trimmed, Not Shaved: A well-groomed coat helps regulate body temperature. We’ll help you find the right style for your dog’s breed and coat type.
☀️ Avoid Midday Heat: Walk early in the morning or later in the evening when temps are cooler.
🚗 Never Leave Dogs in the Car—Ever: Even a few minutes can be deadly in summer heat.

Here’s to a happy, healthy, and safe summer for you and your pups. We’re here all season with tail wags, cool baths, and expert care. 💛

06/20/2025

💖 Let’s build something amazing together!
We’re raising funds for the 2026 Charm City Grooming Competition, and YOU can help by entering our raffle — and maybe even walk away with an incredible prize!

🎁 Prize: 1-Hour Social Media Blitz with Loren Mesquita
Perfect for groomers wanting to:
📲 Boost visibility
🔍 Clean up their profiles
📆 Plan consistent, engaging content

🎟 Tickets:
1 for $10
2 for $15
3 for $20

🗓 Raffle ends June 30 – winner announced the same day!

🎫 Support the competition + elevate your brand:
🔗 https://brushfire.com/charmcitygroomingcompetition/socialblitz/605903/details

06/20/2025

Here is our last contestant for this month. Meet Mimosa the Norwich Terrier. She is actually Hexe’s sister and a lifelong client of It’s a Pet Thing.
My pet dog, Mimosa, adopted in November 2020, is a loyal and loving member of our family who brings warmth and laughter to our home. With her gentle demeanor, she gets along wonderfully with our cats, often stepping in as a referee when their playful scuffles get too rowdy. Though Mimosa can be stubborn about her walks, reluctantly joining only after some coaxing, she struts happily alongside us once she’s out, tail wagging and spirit bright. Her unique personality and unwavering affection make her an irreplaceable part of our lives.

06/19/2025

🐾 Breed of the Week: Australian Shepherd 🐾
Say hello to Mako! 💙 This stunning blue merle and tan Aussie is one of our newest clients at It’s a Pet Thing—and we’re already obsessed! 😍

Australian Shepherds are smart, loyal, and full of energy. Bred to herd, they thrive when they have a job to do and definitely need plenty of exercise. Whether it’s chasing a ball, hiking trails, or helping “herd” the kids at home, Aussies are happiest when they’re busy!

✨ Heads up: they do shed—so regular grooming is a must to keep that gorgeous coat in top shape (and your floors a little less fluffy).

Welcome to the fam, Mako! 💙🐶

Here is what the AKC has to say:

The Australian Shepherd, a lean, tough ranch dog, is one of those 'only in America' stories: a European breed perfected in California by way of Australia. Fixtures on the rodeo circuit, they are closely associated with the cowboy life. The Australian Shepherd, the cowboy's herding dog of choice, is a medium-sized worker with a keen, penetrating gaze in the eye. Aussie coats offer different looks, including merle (a mottled pattern with contrasting shades of blue or red). In all ways, they're the picture of rugged and agile movers of stock. Aussies exhibit an irresistible impulse to herd, anything: birds, dogs, kids. This strong work drive can make Aussies too much dog for a sedentary pet owner. Aussies are remarkably intelligent, quite capable of hoodwinking an unsuspecting novice owner. In short, this isn't the pet for everyone. But if you're looking for a brainy, tireless, and trainable partner for work or sport, your search might end here.

06/17/2025

Meet Peach the Havapoo before and after her first grooming with Amber. She was a very good girl and such a peach 😉.

06/15/2025

💙 Happy Father’s Day 💙

Today hits a little differently for us.
Another thing all three of us It’s a Pet Thing girls have in common is that our dads have passed. It happened too early in each of our lives—and yet, their impact has never faded.

Our dads were strong, kind, and fiercely supportive. They encouraged our independence, fueled our passion for animals, and showed us what it means to work hard and lead with love.

We carry them with us in everything we do—from the way we care for your pets, to the pride we take in our little salon family. We believe they’d be proud of the women we’ve become and the dream we’ve built together through It’s a Pet Thing.

So today, we celebrate the dads who are still with us, the ones watching from above, and every father figure who makes the world a better place—especially for those of us who love our pets like family.

👣🐾 We miss you, Dad.
And we’re doing our best to make you proud.

06/13/2025

Here is contestant #2 Louie! He has been regularly groomed by Amber ever since he joined his family. He is such a character!

Meet Louie …..
Louie is a Yorkie or so we are told and he is about 5 years old. This sweet boy is a rescue. When we adopted him as a friend for our other dog he had definitely been thru some stuff. Louie is the best companion and gives amazing hugs. We are so thankful for this little guy.

06/12/2025

Our first herding breed to meet is the Australian Cattle Dog. Blue is our shop model. She is very good for her grooming but true to Heeler nature a little aloof, but lovable no matter what.

The compact but muscular Australian Cattle Dog, also called Blue or Red Heeler or Queensland Heeler, is related to Australia's famous wild dog, the Dingo. These resilient herders are intelligent enough to routinely outsmart their owners. Standing between 17 to 20 inches at the shoulder, the Australian Cattle Dog is a sturdy, hard-muscled herder of strength and agility. The ACD is born with a white coat that turns either blue-gray or red. Both coat colors may feature distinctive mottling or speckling patterns. ACDs have immense work drive and excel at controlling and, of course, moving livestock. Their boundless energy and supple gait make them excellent running partners. ACDs are true-blue loyal, famously smart, tenacious, ever alert, and may be wary of strangers. If an ACD isn't challenged, it easily becomes bored and may get into mischief. It is recommended that ACD owners participate with these versatile dogs in some work, sport, or regular exercise to keep them mentally and physically fit.

06/11/2025

🧴✨ Did you know your dog’s coat type can tell us a lot about their skin?

That’s right—just like people, dogs have different skin types, and that means they need different shampoos, conditioners, and care routines!

🐶 Smooth-coated dogs like Boxers often struggle with dry, flaky skin and can be prone to dandruff.
🐕‍🦺 Heavily coated breeds like Samoyeds or Golden Retrievers need extra moisture to support healthy shedding and regular brushing to let their skin breathe—hello, hot spot prevention!
🛶 Hounds and water dogs like Labs usually have oilier skin, which protects them in the water but needs the right balance to stay healthy.
🌀 Terriers (looking at you, Wire Fox friends!) are often prone to yeast issues and need targeted care to stay comfy and itch-free.

✨ Every dog is unique, and their skin and coat care should be too! That’s why we tailor every bath with the right products for their needs—and we’re always happy to help you find the perfect routine for home care too.

📍Come see us—we’re here to help your pup look and feel their best from nose to tail.

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