Kate is our owner and head groomer! She took over as owner of K-9 Body Shop in October 2021, after purchasing it from the previous owners. She loves all animals (sometimes more than people), which is evident in the fact that she is the proud owner of "too many cats and dogs"! Kate is a proud board member of the Kalamazoo Animal Rescue, and she and her family have fostered over 160 animals over the last several years. She lives by the phrase "Let go and let God" and she loves working with dogs because "each dog is a puzzle...it's all about learning how to figure them out to make them comfortable and relaxed while they are with us!"

Ben has been our dog washer for almost a year now! He is incredible at what he does, taking the time to relax your dog before their grooming appointment. He is a proud alumnus of Parchment High School and has always liked dogs, making him a perfect candidate for us. He tends to keep to himself, but he's extremely hardworking, doing all of the work that's given to him without complaint. He has his own dog at home, named Jeff, and one of Ben's favorite things to do in his free time is to walk him! He is also an avid videogame player, and he loves to spend time with his friends. 

Where would we be without our proud shop dog? She is 13 years old and a former foster from the Kalamazoo Animal Rescue. As I'm sure you can tell from the picture, she is the shop's guardian... but she also loves greeting people when they do happen to walk in the door! Her favorite thing to do is come to work, and she often gets very upset when she oversleeps and misses the car ride in. When she's not hard at work, however, you can find her sleeping or lounging on the couch, eating treats, or playing with her signature green stuffie!