Hot Tails Salon

A lot of the pet groomers in my neighborhood double as pet stores: they sell cats and dogs that spend the majority of their time cooped up in small cages. Supporting those businesses by purchasing grooming services conflicts with my personal beliefs — I won’t get into these details here — so I began my search for a standalone pet salon.
One of my friends in Happy Valley told me that her dog has been going to Hot Tails Salon for some time now, and is quite happy with their services. So I called them this past Saturday and they were able to squeeze in my Shar Pei Sasha just two hours later! Perfect timing.
I wasn’t prepared for all the cuteness that is Hot Tails Salon! I’d describe it as an adorable boutique — I love the black and white tile and the shelves are well-​organized and loaded with all kinds of natural goodies for our furry friends. The grooming area is separated from the retail area for safety, but you’re able to easily peer in. Nothing to hide here!
After they’re finished, they take photos of your dog and email them to you. Since it’s almost Halloween, they staged a themed Halloween area replete with faux pumpkins, spider webs, and other kitschy paraphernalia.
The two staffers I met were SO sweet with Sasha… petting him, playing with him, and just making us both feel so welcome. Their prices are on par with what the pet store groomers charge, so moving forward Sasha will only be getting his baths and nail trims at Hot Tails.
Thanks for making feel Sasha feel so comfortable — and for making him smell so good!