Grooming with Mom- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

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Lucy Ace Reporter on the Groom Beat here. Today I am reporting about news in the lives of our Mom’s grooming clients instead of on new dogs coming to be groomed.

We have the Good:Why is this mess good, you may ask. This is Maggie. Previously, we asked for POTP for her Mom, who was battling breast cancer. During the final stages of the battle (wait, don’t cry yet, it’s good, I promise) Maggie didn’t have time to come for a groom, and ended up looking like this when she came a couple of weeks ago.

When her Mom picked her up (yes! I said her Mom!) she looked like this. Her Mom had been going through reconstructive surgery and is better now. She didn’t even have to do something called chemo. We want to thank everyone for all the POTP’s that helped give this story a happy ending continuing.

Next, the Bad: Do you recognize Maggie (L) and Dora? No, no, they’re not bad. They’ve been coming to us for years and we know and love them. Here’s the bad: their grandpa died and their grandma is not handling it well. It’s causing a lot of stress with their folks which, of course, trickles down to them. We know that some of you have recently lost close relatives and close friends, too, so you can empathize with Maggie and Dora.  POTP for their family, please.

Finally, the Ugly:

Roxxii is pretty adorable, right? It’s what happened in her family that is so ugly. Her Mom’s boyfriend died suddenly, and her Mom was right in the other room when it happened. They are young people, and no one should ever feel so bad that they should die like that. Her Mom is having a real, real hard time right now, so we ask for lots of POTP for her, too. Because she isn’t in a good condition to keep Roxxii brushed, she asked Mom to just shave her hair short. Mom thought she might get cold, so she gave her Xena’s first-ever hoodie,

Xena: But what if I want to wear that hoodie?It’s too small for you now, Xena. That means you can’t wear it cause it doesn’t fit you anymore. Our Mom was wondering what to do with it, and this seemed like a good way to pass on the love you always felt when you wore it.

Xena: Oh, OK,  I hope she feels loved in it too. I feel cozy and loved in my Sock Monkey jammies tonight.

Sometimes it seems like there is too much bad happening all around us. Let’s all remember to be kind to each other with a friendly word or pat on the head.

Your  friend, Lucy.

27 thoughts on “Grooming with Mom- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”

  7. Oh, you knows I’m sendin’ lots and lots of POTP to all the families, and wish them all the best for their recoveries. I just knows your MOms FABulous grooming lifted their hearts. {{{hugs}}}
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  8. We are sending our best wishes to all in need. Mom’s grand dog went to the bridge two weeks ago and we are mourning Rocky. Sid cried for the second time when our Auntie Michele came to visit without Rocky.

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  14. All your clients will receive a personal POTP basket from us. These guys are all winners to us.

    Don’t let the garbage weigh you down but give you buoyancy to float above the bull—-.

    Shoko, Tyebe and Budd

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  16. lots of POTP for all of your friends and their families. so much sadness in these pups lives right now. the hoody was a great idea…

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  17. Mee-yow what a lot of sad an bad….LadyMew iss purrayin fore all THE Ladiess you mentioned an fore thee doggiess too!

    An Roxxii lookss pawtastick inn yore sweter Xena!! Yore so sweet to share THE warmth an love….
    Mee sendss lotss of ***purrsss*** an ❤ to efurryone there BellaDharma ❤

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  18. This has been a sad year for so many people.Being able to bring sunshine back into someones life is a gift. When those little boys and girls go home and strut around because they look and feel so good it makes people smile. I’m sure when Maggie1 and Maggie 2 and Dora went home after your Mom worked her magic, they brought sunshine back into their homes with them. Thank you for the updates Lucy and Thank you Xena for your generosity
    Granny T.

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  21. POTP for all the friends who need it. That story was a lot of weight for people and furfriends to carry. What you and your mom do brings the bit of joy they need right now. I bet it feels good…

    Love and licks,
    Cupcake

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  25. Hari OM
    Brava, Lucy, for sensitive and appropriate repawting! I have offered up prayers for thanks and supplication of relief. Thank Xena for being generous regarding her little suit too. Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  26. A beautiful post today! I’m sure those whose lives were touched by your kindness will heal just a bit faster knowing there are others who care! (And your do a lovely job trimming up their little fur buddies, too!)

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