I have been a Home Dog Groomer since 1989. I am beyond amazed and blessed to have chosen a profession that not only supports me but, that I really truly adore and love. It’s really hard work and sometimes frustrating, scary and exhausting but, I can honestly say I was destined to do this work. I am still learning things about dogs, about people and am challenged to always strive for excellence and patience and perseverance.

2024 was momentous because my beloved car, ” SVEN ” a 1986 240GL Volvo sedan turned the 500,000 mile mark!!!!!!!!!!! This is only car I have ever owned. I bought it in 1993 when I moved to San Francisco from New York. It had 86,000 miles. A baby for a Volvo. Sven now has 500, 086 miles. I knew nothing about cars when I came to California, I was a true Manhattanite, my parents never owned a car. I grew up taking the subway, buses, walking – I never wanted a car. Now I have a car where people leave little notes on the windshield asking ” If I ever want to sell it please call xxx-xxxx. ” I have people give me the thumbs up at a red light acknowledging that I have a great car. It’s makes me laugh and smile all the time.

I have traveled all over the Bay Area in this great car and am so lucky to be able to do in 2025.