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GROOMER/OWNER

Hi everyone! I’m Michelle, one of the groomers here at groomingdale’s. I’m a single mother of two beautiful kids. I own a beautiful ragdoll cat named Dolores and a Shih Tzu Ramona. I grew up in West Hartford and have always been a huge animal lover ever since I was a little girl. I’ve been grooming for about 5 years. I have groomed in cooperate as well as private salons. I love being able to go to work every day doing something I genuinely love. I love the transformation of each and every dog, and seeing them leave happy and satisfied, with an extra pep in their step, as well as their owner! I’m so excited and blessed to own this business with my friend and my mother! Looking forward to meeting you and your pups!

GROOMER/OWNER

Hey! Im Jessica, I've been in the grooming business since I was 13. I would help out during the summers and after school, constantly immersed in and learning the trade. I was grandfathered into grooming and am now 33, I still love this job as much as I did when I walked into my first salon! I have an amazing 11 year old daughter, Charlotte, two crazy cats, Freya and Morticia and two quirky dogs, Sadie, a Jack Russell x and Beans a shih tzu. I love all dogs but shih tzus, standard poodles, german shepherds and any scruffy terrier mix will always hold a special place. Grooming will always be a love of mine, I can't see myself doing anything else. The more challenging the request the happier I am. I love piecing together what the owner wants with the coat the pup has and working until everyone is happy. Most importantly I love having a salon where all dogs are treated like family and treated with respect. I care about your dog having the safest experience while in my care, being treated like the sentient beings they are. Anyways that's pretty much all, I love being a mother, pet owner, groomer and look forward to repeated pups in my care as well as the new ones I get to meet!

GROOMER

Hello everyone, my name is Alexandria! I came into the grooming industry just shortly before Covid happened as something to fill up my free time, and quickly I realized this is what I was meant to do full time! I have always had a love for animals growing up as I have been an equestrian since the age of 3, and am now 27. Whether it be at the barn or in my home, I can't remember a time I didn't have a 4 legged friend following me around. Since grooming, I'm happy to say I have found a path that doesn't feel like work every day when you wake up. I love all dogs, but especially the big and fluffy! My favorites to work with are Australian Shepherds, Rough Collies, and Great Pyrenees! I am very grateful to work with the Groomingdales team where all pets and their parents receive the most respect! I look forward to working with all clients new and old.

OFFICE MANAGER/OWNER

Julie grew up in Canton and has several years of administration experience. In 1998 she became a Licensed Massage Therapist and worked at Therapeutic Massage Associates in West Hartford Center. In 2007 she purchased the business. She owned, worked and managed it along with her staff of 12 women until 2012.

Having experienced the difficulty with finding an available groomer for her mixed breed rescue dog, Max. It was obvious to her and her daughter Michelle that there was a need for another grooming business in the c area.

So now instead of booking massages for people, she is booking grooming appointments for your dogs!