A Mix of Melissa

04/24/2025

04/24/2025

04/22/2025

Let's thank all our veterinarians, vet techs, receptionists, resort staff, and our course us groomers!

Did you know that this week is veterinary receptionist appreciation week? Our client care representatives are crucial members of our team. We would be lost without them! ❤️

04/20/2025

last chance to enter go to their facebook and comment a photo of your fur baby! happy easter yall~

REMINDER! EASTER BASKET GIVE-AWAY IS SUNDAY, 4/20!
DON'T FORGET TO ENTER IN THE AD BELOW! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

04/18/2025

Unfortunately, my condition has progressed from COVID-19 to pneumonia. As a result, I will not be able to come in on Monday. Taylor will be handling the rescheduled responsibilities in my absence.

Per my doctor’s recommendation, I will be undergoing a follow-up chest X-ray on Monday to ensure the prescribed treatment is effective.

Additionally, my husband experienced a stroke yesterday and is currently in the hospital. Thankfully, he is stable and expected to return home tonight with a heart monitor for continued observation.

I truly appreciate your understanding during this challenging time. I will have more clarity on my condition following Monday’s appointment and will confirm whether I’ll be able to return on Tuesday.

04/16/2025

📣 Client Announcement – Appointments for Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Hi everyone,

I wanted to give you a quick update regarding appointments for the remainder of this week (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday).

After feeling unwell on Monday, I initially thought it was just allergies or a 24-hour bug—especially with five kids in school bringing everything home! However, after continuing to feel under the weather and visiting the doctor, I’ve unfortunately tested positive for COVID.

I truly apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Taylor, our second groomer at Cobbs Ford Pet Health Center, P.C.and Friday Grooms, will do her best to accommodate some of you, although her schedule is quite full as well. We've also asked our receptionist to reschedule as many appointments as possible for next week and beyond, so please understand there may be slight delays in getting everyone in.

Thank you so much for your understanding, flexibility, and continued support. I’m looking forward to being back and seeing all your sweet fur babies next week!

Warm regards,
Melissa

04/14/2025

Amen to that. For people who think…. It’s just a wash, or it’s just a shave…. It’s way more than this believe us. Customers found out just how difficult dog grooming is, when Covid closed us all down and they had to try and home groom themselves.

If you find a groomer who puts your dog first, does a thorough job keep hold of them.

Some groomers are more expensive than others, and everyone’s situation is different. However just think of the dogs wellbeing, social skills and health benefits of regular grooming.

Just remember ⬇️
If something is good and it's cheap, it's not going to be fast.
If something is fast and it's good, it's not going to be cheap.
If it's fast and it's cheap, it's not going to be good.

WHAT YOU DON'T SEE AT THE DOG GROOMERS.......
You dropped your dog off at the salon and picked them up few hours later - fluffy, fresh, and happy. But what you saw was just the tip of the iceberg.

You didn’t see your groomer arrive early to open up the salon, disinfect tools, lay out fresh towels, and check the day’s appointments. You didn’t see them look over your dog from nose to tail before even lifting a brush - checking the coat condition, skin, eyes, ears, nails, and weight.

You didn’t see the careful way they clipped around a wriggly paw, or how they paused to let your dog calm down during the bath. You didn’t notice the matting hidden beneath your dog’s topcoat, or the way the groomer worked slowly to avoid hurting the skin beneath it.

You weren’t there when they spotted a red patch of irritated skin, or a small lump you hadn’t noticed. You heard them gently mention it to you at collection - not to worry you, but because they genuinely care about your dog’s wellbeing.

And after you left, you didn’t see the clean-down , the floor swept, tables cleaned, blades oiled, messages replied to, notes written up for your next visit, and laundry on again.

All of that… for a price that’s often lower than what you’d pay for your own haircut. And your hairdresser?
They don’t have to bathe you, clip your nails, or hold you still while you try to bite the brush.

The truth is ……. dog grooming is so much more than a haircut.

It’s about health, hygiene, comfort, and trust. It’s about knowing dog anatomy, coat types, skin conditions, behaviour management, handling skills, and safe sc******ng techniques. It’s a profession that takes training, practice, and patience.
Most groomers got into this work because they love dogs. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be paid fairly for the physical, emotional, and skilled work they do every single day.

If your dog leaves their groomer happy, healthy and looking good - it’s not by luck. It’s because you have got a good groomer.
So next time, take a moment to thank them. Leave a review.

Tip them if you can. And above all - don’t undervalue them.
They’re doing far more than just washing the dog.

If you want to know more about the trade association for pet groomers and how we support them, contact the British Dog Groomers Association a division of the Pet Industry Federation www.petfederation.co.uk

04/14/2025

04/12/2025

A bulldog in Pike County has tested positive for rabies, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.

04/12/2025

If I were an action figure lol 😂😂

04/12/2025

04/10/2025

GIFT BASKET GIVE-AWAY!
Win an Easter basket full of treats, toys, scents and more! Just like, share and post a pic of your favorite fur-babies! Winner will be picked on April 20th, so hurry and enter! (Wiffy Scents will never direct you to any other site and claim you’re the winner, so beware of scams). Please notify us if this happens to you. Thanks!