Wow!

So many of you sent emails chastising me for letting Maui go so long without a haircut that my assistant Crystal thought I should explain the “why.”

Maui (the island) is paradise … but not for groomers.

There are only three on the entire island - for 100,000 residents!

They are all fully booked, all the time.

Maui’s groomer, Allyson of Pawsitively Purrfect, is one of the sweetest, most doggy-loving people I know. She grew up rescuing injured animals - wild and domestic - and to this day remains totally obsessed with furkids.

She’s totally in love with Maui, and takes excellent care of her like clockwork, every six weeks.

You can see a photo of her here: www.irememberlove.com/photo/photo/show?id=2013722%3APhoto%3A4761

But a few months ago she had to go out of town for several weeks, and because she works ten hours a day, six days a week, many of her clients had to live without her services - there was no way for her to “make up” the appointments that she missed.

Meanwhile, the other two groomers … well, let’s just say that I would never, ever, take Maui to them.

I have had very bad experiences with both, and one cut Maui’s eyes a few years ago and actually caused the cataracts that she carries to this day.

She never even apologized!!!!!

The regular bathing and brushing that Molly and I do just isn’t what Allison can do - but waaaaay better than what either of the other two groomers do.

When Allyson said she was not going to be able to see Maui for three months, Molly and I were quite downcast. We asked if there was ANYONE else on the island that she trusted with Maui (who is her second oldest client), and she said

“I wish there were. I’ve been trying for years to get reliable help.”

If you know any stellar groomers who want a job in paradise, let us know - Allyson’s waiting list alone could be a second practice!

Allyson really is a “pet angel,” and we’re blessed to have her. Check out her photo here:

www.irememberlove.com/photo/photo/show?id=2013722%3APhoto%3A4761

You’ll see immediately why her clients adore her. She oozes dog love.

Meanwhile, Maui thanks you for your concern.

Warm Aloha,

James

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