Today we’d like to introduce you to Darneka and Matthew Hamer.
Darneka and Matthew, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I’ve been grooming for 13 years and it has always been my passion. I have always wanted my own business and have dreams of getting it. One day my husband and I passed a vacant building which was previously occupied by a beauty salon. My husband and I had just enough for the deposit and first month’s rent, everything else sort of seems to fall in place after that. With my husband being a designer, he was able to create the logo and brand of business. We were blessed enough to have a great staff who believed in our vision and helped us become the success we are today.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Financially we didn’t have everything we needed to get the business going. It seemed like it was meant to be because God provided what we needed and when we needed it. There were times when we thought we had to quit before we can even see the lights come on in the place. We had to redo plumbing, tiles, and search for everything we needed to fix one problem without another problem occurring. My husband felt like we were destined to get this place because of how we came across it. Our strong will really pull us through and we continue to thank God for everything we’ve gone through and Him seeing us through. Our faith has played a major part in the obstacles we’ve overcome.
Please tell us about Lavish Paws.
We are a self-serve (do-it-yourself) dog wash we also offer full-service bath and full-service grooming. We offer a wide range of additional services such as hot oil treatments, deep coat conditioning, hair dying, hair stenciling, nail clipping, nail filing, teeth brushing and so much more! We specialize in pets wellness and spa treatments.
What makes us unique is the fact that we’re not your average grooming facility. We have candles lit to give it a nice aroma and the spa type atmosphere. We also have music playing to give the place an upbeat feel. We have couches available for customers to sit while they wait and even watch TV. We have coffee and water available for customers to enjoy on those early mornings or hot, summer days. Most importantly we offer treats made from my bakery. These yummy treats for your fur baby are made in-house daily. We offer all types of organic treats from bone cookies, to dog cupcakes.
Do you look back particularly fondly on any memories from childhood?
I remember when I got my first dog. She slept with me and I took her everywhere with me. I pampered and spoiled her. From that moment forward I knew how special pets were to me.
Pricing:
- Self-serve dog wash 18.00 to 35.00
- Full-service bath 25.00 to 75.00
- Full-service groom 50.00 to 110.00
Contact Info:
- Address: 19217 W. Little York # B Katy TX 77449
- Website: Lavishpawskaty.com
- Phone: 8324275042
- Email: lavishpawskaty@yahoo.com
- Instagram: @lavishpawskaty
- Facebook: Lavishpawskaty
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