I've been taking my long haired Collie (Like Lassie) to Angie for years. My dog loves her and feels…read morecomfortable. The results are amazing. I always request the deluxe service (and deshedding if needed because a Collie's coat is very difficult to maintain).
There is parking, the dogs go out for bathroom breaks, all staff are lovely.
Updated! In the event you just want to know - should I take my pet here? The answer is yes, absolutely. Bottom line: You will not realize how great this place is until you have gone elsewhere. The magical transformation of your pet will amaze you.
However, you may want to read the entire tail to fully appreciate how awesome this place is.
I have a long haired collie (Exactly like Lassie!), my best friend. She sheds heavily twice a year, and despite my best efforts, really needs a true professional.
I kid you not, my friends, I will go to sleep at night with a happy, cuddly, soft bundle of dog. I am positive there is a trans dimensional crack somewhere in my closet. On random mornings - I open my eyes to see her with fur askew, tangled mats, knots. Everything feels just a bit wibbly wobbly. I trip over tumbleweeds of fur, growing at an exponential rate.
I am telling you, nothing but a Hogwart's graduate can help her. Enter Angie. I imagine my dog with cucumbers on her eyes, sighing happily, as Angie and friends use their wands to return her to the dog I know and love. They take their time to ensure everything is done right, and to give pets time to adjust an relax.
I've taken her to the Paw Spa since she was just a pup. So... 6, 7 years? Angie is the best. I wrote a review in 2017 praising them. Shortly thereafter, I had an accident and could not get to Magnolia.
THE OTHER PLACE
We had to settle for a closer place. Grooming was average. No sparkle, panache, ugly bandannas, sigh. It was actually more expensive. With no bathroom breaks.
THE OTHER PLACE TURNS TO THE DARK SIDE: (They-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named)
Last fall, my girl was in desperate need of a full grooming. Playing off leash with her friends, rolling in something funky... she was shedding, dirty, and her rear was so matted it looked like she had gained 10 pounds. Of course, she was delighted.
She went in for a full grooming at the Other Place. I had planned I to corral the balls of fur during the day, when:
---------- I received a message an HOUR later she was ready. -----------
Huh? Impossible. It takes 10 minutes just to get a 75 pound dog with that much fur WET.
I was suspicious. So suspicious, in fact, I called Angie immediately. I was afraid she would not remember me. To my astonishment, she had perfect recall of every detail of my dog's entire grooming life! (Take that, Hermione!)
I picked up my girl from the Other Place and rushed her to the Spa. My dog looked decent. She was dry. This could only be Voldemort's handiwork.
My dog wagged her tail as Angie checked her out. All the employees came out to see her and welcome her back. Despite my fears of black magic, Angie confirmed the job may have been hasty, but there was nothing to fear, and took the high road when speaking of the other business.
As I was making my next appointment... well, I can't be certain... but I swear my dog's fur was suddenly.... shinier. I looked at my dog, and she winked.
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* Authors note: I have tried to recreate events, locales and conversations from my memories of them. In order to maintain their anonymity in some instances I have changed the names of individuals and places, I may have changed some identifying characteristics and details such as physical properties, occupations and places of residence. However, Everything said about the reviewed establishment is 100% true.