Friday, April 29th, 2011
Get a clean cat! Better yet, get a fabulous cat!
My husband, Dwayne, is Canada's first Certified Feline Master Groomer under the National Cat Groomers Institute of America and is known in our parts as "Mr. Meow". Here is the short version of the story: I open a pet spa, we get a ton of cat grooming requests, Dwayne heads off to South Carolina to train under the cat grooming goddess, he aces all of his master's exams, and- poof!- he is Canada's first Certified Feline Master Groomer. His credentials don't just end there- he's actually a far bigger deal in the grooming world than I am. Dwayne is the only Canadian evaluator for the National Cat Groomers Institute of America, he's a certified master dog groomer in specific groups, and he is a certified grooming instructor. All of this doesn't just mean that he is a grooming geek- it adds up to a qualified groomer that has hundreds of hours of experience wrangling little lions that aren't too thrilled about getting their nails trimmed.

The list of cat grooming misconceptions is endless- cats groom themselves, they don't need a bath, etc. The truth about cat grooming is that cats just lick themselves. Imagine if you licked yourself. You'd just be moving the dirt and dander all around- this is just what cats do and it is why they most certainly need a bath. If your cat isn't terribly agreeable to having a bath, this is where our talented cat whisperer comes in. Mr. Meow has trained Certified Feline Master Groomers around Canada, but we are lucky enough to have a Certified Feline Master Groomer in each of our Fabulous Furballs locations to ensure your cat is pampered in the safest manner possible. If your cat has a smell, a dirty look, or just needs a nail trim, bring them into any Fabulous Furballs location to experience the difference that a cat whisperer can make!

- Be Fabulous, Krista

Sunday, April 25th, 2011
Alas, I am another year older and wiser.
Personally, I am not a big celebration fan. I think it is because I feel like I get enough spot light already and I really do try to celebrate every day. It occurs to me that perhaps a gift of getting into one's 30's is the wisdom to appreciate how far you have come. I have built a business that continues to grow and has gotten through those rocky first four years. I have two children who are the shining stars of my life and a husband who is truly "the wind beneath my wings." I have amazing friends who can always be counted on for strong drinks and adventures around the globe. I have parents who told me as a child "you can do anything" and I set about doing just that.

It's always amazing to me how important perspective is for each of us. I could tell you that I still have a good 90lbs to lose and that diet continues to be my downfall. I could share that my house is a mess most days and laundry is a never ending battle. I could tell you all about the people who have let me down, the lies that others like to spread, and all the mistakes I made in those first four years of building a business. However, who has the time? The truth is that I am so focused on all the sunshine and good things in my days, I had to dig deep just to recall some of those negative things for this blog. Everyone has days that aren't fabulous, but I'll take a less than fabulous day over a good day behind a desk any day of the week.

Life at 31 is fabulous and I can't wait to see what the next year brings.

- Be Fabulous, Krista

Sunday, April 24th, 2011
Happy Easter Fabulous People!
Today I would like to talk about rabbits.  Just the other day we had Monty the Angora rabbit in- yes, we groom rabbits, ferrets, and anything with fur that could need our services.  Monty was a good rabbit, but his high maintenance fur had gotten the best of his owners and it was time for a bath and brush out.  When we opened four years ago, I never dreamed we would groom rabbits.  On that first day, we had a client come in with her rabbit and she started the steady stream of rabbit clients that have been coming to us ever since.  I wonder if the Easter bunny requires professional grooming?  One would assume he needs a bath and brush out at the very least.  I suppose if I run into him this Easter weekend, I will have to ask.  Until then, if your chihuahua wants to get in the Easter spirit with a cute Easter ensemble or your rabbit wants to look it's best for the holiday weekend, you know where to go.  We will be closed this Friday, April 22nd and Monday, April 23rd for our staff to enjoy some time off with their families this Easter weekend.

- Be Fabulous, Krista