Kayla’s Pretty Paws LLC

04/25/2026

03/18/2026

Kayla’s Pretty Paws will be proud to see another team with our name on the Lawrence Little League shirts again.

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Thank you for supporting the LTJBSA!Local sponsors keep our programs running and kids on the fields. Each year, more than 500 ballplayers and their families participate in an LTJBSA program. For every player on our fields, we need to raise $100 more than their registration fee we charge to cover the...

03/02/2026

Sometimes grooming isn’t about making them look pretty.
Sometimes it’s about making sure they’re comfortable, mobile, and not living in a literal felt blanket of pain.

This one was almost a “call in the cavalry” situation - we were one spicy swat away from tapping in our friends over at Foxmoor Animal Hospital 😅

But we handled it.
Safely. Humanely.
And yes - all fingers are still attached.

This sweet girl was found as a stray and came to us severely matted. When matting gets that tight, it pulls at the skin with every step, can trap moisture, hide sores, and turn into a medical issue fast. At that point, shaving isn’t cosmetic - it’s necessary.

Plot twist?
Underneath the murder mittens and dramatic performance… she is actually SO sweet. Which made the battle even more surprising 😂

Fresh start. Clean slate.
One less stray carrying the weight of neglect on her skin.

And that’s why we do what we do. 🐾

03/01/2026

Benny has a special place in our hearts here. 💜

02/27/2026

It’s that time of the year again! Come on in and get those babies fresh for spring! Maybe we can also all collectively manifest the disappearance of snow 😂

02/09/2026

Penelope says she’s stealing all the warm towels & reminds everyone if they book a spa day she *may* share 😆

01/30/2026

Hey all!

Recently there have been a lot of messages inquiring if apts should still be made because of how cold it is.

Please please please, it is more important now more than ever to ensure to remain on a schedule. The longer your dog’s coat becomes - the easier it is to become matted. With all this snow, it’s even easier for them to get matted.

Matted = shave down
Consistency = longer coat

Additionally, matting is not only extremely painful - can cause skin issues. The longer you wait, the worse the matting & we may not be able to help depending on the extent of the matting.

It does not matter the weather (unfortunately) if you have a dog that requires a haircut, the rule of thumb is every 4-6 weeks; no more than 8 weeks.

Thank you ☺️

01/22/2026

🚨 Weather Update / Shop Vibes 🚨

So… it’s supposed to start snowing Sunday around midnight ⛄️
Which means we might not be open Sunday—depending on how Mother Nature chooses to emotionally abuse us. You know how it goes… anywhere from 1 to 300 inches 😅

✨ We ARE open tomorrow and Saturday! ✨
Everyone’s busy stocking up on bread and milk, but don’t forget to stock up on fresh, clean fur babies too 🐾😂

Also… did everyone just collectively move to Florida??
Because it’s awfully quiet out here 👀😂
I’m lowkey debating closing the whole weekend and hibernating—where’s everyone at?!

Here’s a throw back to summer of 2021 when we first opened! Look at that baby Bella!!! 😭😭😭

Come on in guys! I know you’re gonna want cute snow pictures with pups that do not look homeless (like mine 😂 maybe I should groom my own dogs this weekend).

Haha alright guys love you all - stay safe & enjoy the snow (or be a grinch like me - no judgement)

Www.kaylasprettypaws.com to book now

01/03/2026

Today, I’m showing up with a heart that’s heavier than usual.

My mom, Michele, passed away unexpectedly today. She had just recently beaten cancer over the summer, and after 33 years of an alcohol addiction, she was finally sober. That window of healing was short - but it was real. And I’m grieving that it wasn’t longer.

We had a complicated relationship, and I’ve never been one to pretend otherwise. But she gave me so many pieces of who I am. The love I have for animals - that came from her. The way animals trusted her, loved her back - I carry that same gift. And I see it clearly in these photos of her. That’s the part of her I get to keep.

She loved penguins. She was a Life Path 6 - the kind of soul who, at her core, just wanted to nurture others. And in her last months, that part of her started to shine again. She beat the odds. She was in high spirits on New Year’s Eve, then suddenly declined after going into septic shock. But she spoke to every one of us before she let go. I’m thankful she got that chance.

Losing a mom at 33 is hard. But I’m grounded in my spirituality, and I trust the language of the unseen. My grief doesn’t cancel my growth. And her story doesn’t have to be perfect to still be important.

If you’re reading this, please just know: even complicated love is still love.

And if you’re still lucky enough to have a parent you’re estranged from - maybe don’t wait until they’re a memory to try again. You don’t have to forget the harm, but you might be surprised at what you can forgive. Sometimes, healing comes too late to save a relationship… but just in time to soften your grief.

Thanks for being here - in all of it. She was so proud of the work I have done with the animals & I dedicate that to her.

Rest in peace now Mom. I love you ❤️