“I highly recommend Pat for dog grooming,” said Rimrock veteran Eric Kaiser.
Watson, a retired nurse, says she never would have opened a dog-grooming business, but her granddaughter asked her to consider the idea. “Vicky worked as a dog groomer and left that job to work as a veterinarian technician. Customers missed her and begged her to groom their dogs. She decided to open a home business but didn’t have the room in her home, so she asked me if she could use our home since we have the space.”
At first, Watson was just helping. “I learned I really enjoyed it and became the primary owner. Everything just fell into our laps,” she said.
Today, Watson does grooms dogs full-time and Casey works part-time.
“I lived on farms growing up and was very familiar with animals, plus my nursing background helped,” said Watson. “I love it and wish I would have started doing this years ago.”
The schedule at Lazurus Rising Pet Grooming fills up fast and customers come from around the region.
Watson strives to keep prices affordable, including transportation for locals who need it. “My husband, Bill, loves dogs so he will help with pickup and delivery and sometimes helps with bathing.”
“This is by far the best grooming experience I’ve had in Sedona and the Verde Valley,” said local chiropractor Dr. Rosemary Zimmerman. “Pat and Vicki are grooming professionals who take personal pride in providing the best experience for you and your dog.”
“I have loved animals since I was a little girl,” said Casey, who is a trained groomer and has been grooming since she was 19 years old. “Animals hold a dear place in my heart. They are wholesome and kind and keep me going even on a very dark day. I currently have three Great Danes, one is the namesake for this business.”
Lazurus Rising also grooms cats. “We recently transferred to natural shampoos and conditioners to accommodate our clients that have skin issues and allergies,” said Watson.
“I highly recommend Pat for dog grooming,” said Rimrock veteran Eric Kaiser. “Kelly, my PTSD dog, loves Pat and trusts her and always comes back home in good spirits and acts like it’s the greatest thing to be clean. She smells so good and she gets her nails cut, too.”
In Rimrock since 1996, Watson says her family loves the area. “It’s so quiet, peaceful and it’s home.” VVBN
By V. Ronnie Tierney, VVBN
For more about Lazurus Rising Pet Grooming, call 928-301-0529.
Photo by V. Ronnie Tierney, Fresh Focuses Photography: Pat Watson shares a moment with Kelly, a loyal client and PTSD support dog, after a relaxing grooming session.
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