Edensmum
11-10-2006, 10:09 PM
This is my first Bitch posted, though I respond here. I have never been to a groomer before and due to the issues we are having I am thinking it's necessary now.
Is this normal?
I have two Main Coon cats. We have been having issues with poop getting stuck in their long fur. I made an appt with a groomer that our vet recommended.
they said they would shave the hair on their back ends, shampoo them and clip their nails. All for about $35. It would be more expensive if they were not cooperative and it took several staff to complete their grooming.
I made the appt and went shlepped two 15+lb cats in a giant carrier to their shop. Upon arrival I notice they are right on the main street in a down town area. It says on 5 different large signs on the front door, cash only. There is no way I can come up with cash on no notice.
I go to enter and there is chow standing blocking the door. I am not going to open the door to a large unfamiliar dog with two cats in my arms. I am not sure if the dog is aggressive and more to the point I don't want her to get out onto this main street.
A woman comes to the door and says "come in" I tell her I won't bring them in with the dog loose because it will scare them and they are already stressed. She seems anoyed and puts the dog behind a barrier.
I ask if she can take a check, she says no. There a few cages that are filled with dogs and several dogs in an open area being groomed.
She askes if they are friendly. I say generally yes, but with all the dogs around I think they will be really stressed.
She says "It's a pet business, we have pets around, there is nothing I can do about it." With a really anoyed tone.
I say thank you and tell her this isn't going to work out. I don't think they can accomodate cats properly and that it will be more traumatic than it's worth. I also mention that they should mention on the phone the cash only thing as it would have been good to know in advance.
She yells "It's a cash business!! I don't know what you want from me!"
I left. I would not leave my pets with someone who seemed so oblivious to the importance of meeting their needs. They would have been terrified.
Is this what I am to expect from a groomer with cats? Or are there options where they would have a seperate area, and some sensetivity to the fact that the are not used to being surrounded by 15 strange dogs?
GRRRRRR!
It was a huge PIA to drag them out, I got a babysitter and all. I hate the idea of spending this much money, but I have had to confine them to the bathroom since tracking poop around my house is not soemthing I am up for.
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Eden 9/04
Eden 9/04
Is this normal?
I have two Main Coon cats. We have been having issues with poop getting stuck in their long fur. I made an appt with a groomer that our vet recommended.
they said they would shave the hair on their back ends, shampoo them and clip their nails. All for about $35. It would be more expensive if they were not cooperative and it took several staff to complete their grooming.
I made the appt and went shlepped two 15+lb cats in a giant carrier to their shop. Upon arrival I notice they are right on the main street in a down town area. It says on 5 different large signs on the front door, cash only. There is no way I can come up with cash on no notice.
I go to enter and there is chow standing blocking the door. I am not going to open the door to a large unfamiliar dog with two cats in my arms. I am not sure if the dog is aggressive and more to the point I don't want her to get out onto this main street.
A woman comes to the door and says "come in" I tell her I won't bring them in with the dog loose because it will scare them and they are already stressed. She seems anoyed and puts the dog behind a barrier.
I ask if she can take a check, she says no. There a few cages that are filled with dogs and several dogs in an open area being groomed.
She askes if they are friendly. I say generally yes, but with all the dogs around I think they will be really stressed.
She says "It's a pet business, we have pets around, there is nothing I can do about it." With a really anoyed tone.
I say thank you and tell her this isn't going to work out. I don't think they can accomodate cats properly and that it will be more traumatic than it's worth. I also mention that they should mention on the phone the cash only thing as it would have been good to know in advance.
She yells "It's a cash business!! I don't know what you want from me!"
I left. I would not leave my pets with someone who seemed so oblivious to the importance of meeting their needs. They would have been terrified.
Is this what I am to expect from a groomer with cats? Or are there options where they would have a seperate area, and some sensetivity to the fact that the are not used to being surrounded by 15 strange dogs?
GRRRRRR!
It was a huge PIA to drag them out, I got a babysitter and all. I hate the idea of spending this much money, but I have had to confine them to the bathroom since tracking poop around my house is not soemthing I am up for.
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Eden 9/04
Eden 9/04