I took my Maltese here for almost 5 years, my dog was not good with other dogs he would always shake before going and would be very withdrawn a few days after grooming. Because of that, I would ask to make appointments when there would not be a long of dogs there. In the past year he grew more fearful (he had a heart murmur and I didnt realize that it was not good for him to get stressed like that. Anyhow, the second last time I took him, when we got home as I took him out of the car, he had a severe diarrhea mess that ruined the grooming. When I called to let Malinda know what happened I was told I could either bring him right back and they would rewash him ( I live 45 minutes away) it was on a Friday, it was almost 4 pm no way I could make it there, I asked if I could come the next day but, was told I couldn't. The last time I brought him, Malinda was not there yet (she was his groomer) , so I said I would wait with him, as he gets real anxious and is not good with other dogs. Another groomer (who clearly didnt like me) got very nasty and said he has "no problem with other dogs" and she said it very rudely to me, she then proceeded into the washroom and banged something as to show she was angry. I felt that was very unprofessional and just made me feel uncomfortable. A few days later, my dog got very ill, so we brought him to the vet. Sadly, we were told he is dying of congestive heart failure. So I called and left a message of what was going on, and said I wouldn't be able to take him anymore, because the stress of grooming would be too much for him (his Vet told us that). After almost 5 yrs of taking my dog there, I did not even get a phone call from Malinda. Not to say she was sorry, nothing. That was very disappointing to me. I have always felt that perhaps because in the past I had asked for his cut to be fixed a few times (hey you pay good money for a service you have a right to be happy with it) and didnt like the way one of the groomers who did him (she is the one who snapped at me ) and the fact I had to make special appointments, I was perhaps viewed as a difficult customer. I got a call about a month ago, reminding me of his appointment, and again, I told the girl that my dog is dying and we cant go. I also messaged Malinda on Facebook to tell her of the situation. And for a woman who claims to love animals, and have a dog that had been going there for several years, it was very, very disappointing to me, that we were clearly, not valued customers. And how I know she wasn't fond of us, when dogs get groomed they take photos and post them. And for all the years we went there, she only posted a photo of Sydney once. I know it may sound silly, but, I think its kind of crappy. Malinda is a great groomer, she was the only one who gave him a great grooming. I just feel really bad, that not even a call or acknowledgment. read more