We're Out of Business?! What Happened to Our Grooming Van..

What happens when your dream project turns into a six-month nightmare before it even gets started? Groom a shelter dog here! https://rockykanaka.com/groom

This week, we're sharing the story behind our new shelter grooming van - why we bought it, how grooming can save dogs' lives, and the unexpected mechanical problems that nearly stopped the mission before it began.

We talk about why so many shelter dogs never receive the grooming they desperately need, how a simple bath can dramatically increase adoption chances, and our vision of bringing mobile grooming services to shelters across the country. We also break down the costly repairs, disappointing experience with the seller, and why we're still committed to making this dream a reality despite every setback.

Finally, we introduce this week's Adoptable Dog of the Week, Violet, the very first dog to receive a makeover in our grooming van and a transformation you won't want to miss.

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ADOPTABLE DOG OF THE WEEK: Violet

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Breed: Bulldog Mix

Rescue: San Jacinto Riverside Animal Shelter https://f.io/cWmIo1EC

Watch Violet's transformation on Sitting with Dogs. • She is the dirtiest shelter dog I've ever ...

01:25 Why We Bought a Grooming Van for Shelter Dogs

03:12 The Shocking Truth About How Grooming Saves Lives

13:35 The Dream: Taking Grooming to Animal Shelters

19:00 Our Grooming Van Disaster Begins

33:10 Our First Shelter Grooming Day

41:40 The $5,400 Repair Bill That Broke Us

47:30 Meet Violet—The Dog Who Made It All Worth It

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