Our Story...
Please enjoy reading about our history and experience in the pet grooming industry and how much we love our jobs!
Mrs. Ruth - Owner & Grooming Expert
I started my career in 1988 by working in a groomer shop as a groomer's assistant. I then decided to go to school for training. I started with Nash Dog Grooming School and transferred to a private instructor from the New York school of Dog Grooming. After I completed my training, I spent the next two years as an apprentice with "The Poodle Clip Inn" perfecting my skills of hand scissoring. Our main clients were poodles in every shape and size. In 1991, I opened my very first pet salon, "Pooch Palace" in Newton, N.J.
With great determination, it quickly became a very successful, high volume salon. It remained this way until I sold it in 1996 when I decided the snowy winters were just not for me. Since moving to NC, I have been affiliated with a veterinarian hospital. For my first four years I rotated hospitals and groomed at three different clinics, working with wonderful veterinarians who have helped me learn more about Pet Health. I opened my first location in Wendell in 2002. In July of 2013, I opened a second location in Bailey, NC: Shampoochies Pet Salon. I have also trained many students to become groomers.
I am currently affiliated with Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital, located in Raleigh, under Dr. Patrice Covington, a 20 year experienced Vet. I also share many clients with, East Wake Animal Hospital, owned by Dr. Anthony and Nancy Creech, who are fantastic pet professionals.
With great determination, it quickly became a very successful, high volume salon. It remained this way until I sold it in 1996 when I decided the snowy winters were just not for me. Since moving to NC, I have been affiliated with a veterinarian hospital. For my first four years I rotated hospitals and groomed at three different clinics, working with wonderful veterinarians who have helped me learn more about Pet Health. I opened my first location in Wendell in 2002. In July of 2013, I opened a second location in Bailey, NC: Shampoochies Pet Salon. I have also trained many students to become groomers.
I am currently affiliated with Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital, located in Raleigh, under Dr. Patrice Covington, a 20 year experienced Vet. I also share many clients with, East Wake Animal Hospital, owned by Dr. Anthony and Nancy Creech, who are fantastic pet professionals.