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MEET OUR TEAM

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SAMI

Hi, my name is Sami! I’ve been an animal lover for as long as I can remember. I always strive to be patient, hardworking, and kind to all clients and pets. Upon graduating high school- I attended a vet tech program and started a job in an animal hospital, which I worked in for around 2 years. Through that experience, I found my passion for grooming! I have unexplainable love for this industry and plan to do it for a lifetime. 

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MAKENZI

I’m Makenzi, I found my love for grooming when I got my goldendoodle aka my best friend Teddy, I took him for a haircut at ready to pawty and decided quickly after that I wanted to be a groomer myself. I have been grooming for about a year and a half professionally and a year myself and plan to do it many more years and I can’t wait to meet your pups!

ASHLEY LAWRENCE  OWNER

Growing up I was always surrounded by animals. I remember filling in the ‘my pets’ section on the first day of school with the names of all 5 horses and 7 dogs. My sister and I used to volunteer, ride and compete with 4-H. Though I don’t compete anymore, I still love to trail ride, especially where my pups can come too. In 1997, my mom bought into a grooming salon and it was there that I found my passion for pet styling. My mom’s rule was that I couldn’t start helping with the pups until I could see over the tub; luckily I’m tall! I started helping wash and dry the pups in exchange for soda and candy during the summer and eventually that grew into learning how to groom and working after school and on the weekends. I kept working through college and when I graduated USF in 2012 I told myself I would just work full time grooming to save up a little money before I started working in my field. However, I could never find the right time to leave because I couldn’t imagine finding anything I liked to do more than what I was already doing. In 2018, I opened my very own grooming salon, Ready to Paw-ty Pet Spa. Around the same time one of my dogs, Ellie, started having severe allergy issues. She was always scratching and scabby and uncomfortable. I tried all of the pills and shots the vet had, anything to make her comfortable but all the while concerned about the side effects. I started doing research and looking into holistic alternatives and was astonished at how simply changing her food and giving a few supplements almost completely resolved her skin. From this, the inspiration for our natural pet market was born and as they say, the rest is history!  

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ASHLYN

Hi, I'm Ashlyn and have been grooming for just about 4 years. I started as a student taking prerequisite courses to go into veterinary school. however, when the pandemic started in 2020 i took a pause and jumped into bathing. from there, i started grooming as well and fell in love with what i do! i am always trying to learn new techniques and keep up with new information. grooming has truly become my passion these past few years, and I am so excited to be here with your pets!

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GENEVA

Hi! My name is Geneva! I have been a groomer for 13 years! I was actually thrown into this, and it turned out to be my passion and something I am very good at. Over the years for me the best thing about being a groomer is making fur babies look and feel their best! I hope to continue to do so for a long time!

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KELLI (K.C.)

Being an avid animal lover all my life,  while growing up I always had dogs in the home. When I was introduced to grooming in 2014, I knew it was meant to be. One of the things I love most about grooming is getting the opportunity to work with so many different dogs, and getting to know each ones unique personality. Outside of work I am a wife and mother to two boys, a 1 year and 6 year old. I enjoy crafting, organizing, and the ocean life!

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AVALON

Hello! My name is Avalon Hibdon. Im originally from Missouri and moved to Florida for new life experiences and to move up in the animal care industry. I've been working at Ready to Paw-ty for a little over a year and I've learned so much. I worked at two doggy daycares for about 3 years before I found my dream job at Ready to Paw-ty. I'm a dog bather and aspiring dog groomer. Although I have no dogs of my own I have 4 cats and multiple exotic animals! 

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ANDI

Hey there! My name is Andi, my position on this team is to ensure that the “Market” side of Ready to Paw-ty Pet Spa and Market operates smoothly, providing a pleasant experience for all our customers. I have always had a passion for helping anyone/anything in need, I enjoy speaking to customers,  listening to their concerns, so we find foods and treats that will best fit their furr-babies needs, .

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