Hi, my name is Kim and after 27 years in Human Services, assisting, teaching, coaching, and helping humans with various disabilities, it was time for me to consider a new career.
My lifelong love for animals and the desire to continue to make a difference, a difference in the lives of animals, led me to a new journey. In 2006, I started Pampered Paws Mobile Salon, a mobile grooming business. The personal gratification over the past year confirms my decision to start this new journey!
Education & training
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Certified all breed dog grooming (2007): Kathy Sanders School of Dog Cosmetology, SC Commission of Higher Education; Ridgway, SC
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Certified brusher/bather (2006): Nanhall Professional School of Dog Grooming; Greensboro, NC
Experience
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Over 200 dogs/cats serviced
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Approximately 75 repeat customers and growing!
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Variety of mixed breeds and approximately 50 specific breeds to date
Awards and Community Service
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First place winner: Grooming Contest, Groomadog Academy; September, 2007
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Volunteer with the Coalition to Unchain Dogs
Oath
of humanity
“I am a certified professional dog groomer; I swear an
oath to loving kindness to all dogs left in my care. I promise to respectfully
care for and compassionately groom each dog to the best of my ability.
I will not mistreat nor work with anyone who mistreats a dog. I am a
compassionate groomer with genuine love for dogs in my heart. I will
further my education at all times to improve my abilities to groom.
I will strive to be a professional dog groomer that dogs love to come
and see.”