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 The
True Story of Miss Kitty and Her Bed & Bath.
Once upon a time, Jimmy and Regina Huggins
adopted a tiny red Pomeranian puppy. Their favorite
redhead was Miss Kitty, the sassy saloon owner from
the television show “Gunsmoke”, so they named
their little dog “Miss Kitty”.
She was the love of their life.
They were so crazy about her that they were afraid to
board her anywhere. They had heard horror stories about
little dog’s boarding experiences in kennels and
were not about to take any chances with their precious
baby.
In 1991, the Huggins followed a dream
and opened a grooming salon in Nashville, Tennessee.
After just a few months, clients with little dogs began
asking if they would keep their dogs for the weekend.
The pets stayed in the house all together and went outside
together and nobody fought or acted ugly! The Huggins
realized that if pets were on neutral territory with
no owners or property to protect, they would get along
happily. They decided to build the pets a little hotel
behind their house. It must have the same amenities
as home- a place that Miss Kitty’s herself would
love if they needed to board her there. They named the
little hotel Miss Kitty’s Bed & Bath.
Miss Kitty’s little hotel was
a success and stayed booked all the time. As Miss Kitty
grew older and her health began to diminish, Regina
and Jimmy knew her time was limited. Heartbroken, gazing
into her soft brown eyes, they promised her that one
day they would make her name and memory famous.
Miss Kitty passed away July 28, 1993.
She had become enough of a local celebrity that the
Nashville Tennessean printed her picture and an obituary.
In 1995 the Huggins built a new, larger
hotel at their current location. The new hotel was just
like the little original, except larger, and included
the grooming salon and boutique all in one location.
Miss Kitty’s memory would stay alive by providing
a safe haven for other little dogs. Her little grave
was moved to the garden at Miss Kitty’s Bed &
Bath, where she will never be forgotten.
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand how scary it can
be to stay away from home. Here are some answers to
our most frequently asked questions that concern our
four legged friends.
 Q.
Do I really get to go outside without a leash?
A. Yes! Once you enter Miss Kitty’s
Bed & Bath, you are leash free, whether you are
here for grooming, day care or an overnight stay. Yeay!!!
The human play pals here will remove your collar and
leash and give you an identifcation band instead of
a collar. It’s flat and safe and can’t get
caught on anything. That’s all you have to wear
while you are here. Everybody goes outside in the green
grass, shade trees and sunshine, even if you are getting
a bath or a haircut. The facility is fenced and cross-fenced,
for your safety. In addition, humans are supervising
you at all times to keep you safe and happy. So whatever
special reason you are here, enjoy yourself!
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Q. If I am boarding in the hotel, how many times to
I get to go outside?
A. You will always, always, no matter
what the weather, go out 5 times per day. Your day will
begin with a “rise and shine” potty break
outside at 7:00 AM each morning. Then you will get to
go out for a 20 to 30 minute playtime at 8:30 AM after
breakfast, 1:00 PM after lunch, 6:00 PM after dinner,
and then a last playtime at 10:00 PM each night. You
will get to enjoy green grass, shade trees and sunshine
5 times per day with no leash, romping safely in one
of our spacious fenced play yards.
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Q: I have never stayed away from home before. I’m
scared! How can I be sure this is the right decision
for me?
A: You’ll have a great time! Many
pets will come try it out for just one night to see
how you like it. This gives you a chance to mingle with
the other pets and get comfortable with our routine.
Your person can call and check on you to see how you
are doing. If there is a problem, your person is just
a phone call away. Your person will come back for you
the next day, and by then you will be comfortable with
your routine. And then when you do come visit us for
a more extended vacation, you are familiar with us and
know Mom or Dad are coming back for you.
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Q. I’m not really a dog- my person doesn’t
think so either. So why should I stay in a PET resort????
A. Many of our visitors are not aware
that they are dogs, and therefore don’t partake
in typical doggie behavior such as ball chasing and
bottom sniffing. You will have a private room in a wing
with other pets that have the same size, temperament
and energy level as you. That way, when you go out to
play, everyone gets along well together in a supervised
group playtime. If you like to play, you will be with
other playful pets. If you like to sunbathe and enjoy
nature, you will go out to play with other pets that
like to do the same.
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Q: Should I bring my bed, bowls, food and toys with
me?
A: You can bring as much or as little
as you would like to. If you are timid about staying
away from home or if this is your first stay, we recommend
your person bringing a worn piece of their clothing
or perhaps a used pillowcase, unwashed, that will have
their human scent on it. You will be surprised at how
much you relax and enjoy yourself when you have ‘a
piece of Mom or Dad’ with you.
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Q. Do I have to eat food I’m not used to?
A. No. You can eat whatever your Mom
or Dad wants to bring for you. If you would like to,
you can eat our food. We serve Solid Gold brand dog
food here, and usually everyone loves it. If it’s
all right with your parents, we also give you some of
our bakery cookies throughout the day and a bedtime
cookie at night.
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Q: Can I play separately? I’m just not sure if
I like other dogs.
A: No, we're just not set up that way.
We have a social environment that allows the pets to
make friends and visit with each other. We know from
experience that you are much happier when you aren't
alone, and that is what we're all about. We believe
pets are like little people. People wouldn't take a
child to day care and ask the staff to keep the child
isolated and locked away in another room. We don't want
to do that to you either! Even if you don’t want
to actively play, you will greatly enjoy walking around
outside in the sunshine and watching the other dogs
play.
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Q: Will dogs attack me?
A: No, We group everyone according
to size and temperament, which helps everyone to get
along together outside when you go out to play, Also,
you always have a human with you supervising your playtimes
to make sure everyone plays nice.
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Q: Can I bite a dog if I want to?
A: No. But without your person or your
home to protect, you will find that you probably just
want to relax and play with the other dogs and they
feel that way too. You make friends with the other dogs,
and the humans are there to love you and play with you
too.
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Q: Can somebody help me if I get sick?
A: We keep your veterinarian on file,
and if we see any sort of problem with you we prefer
to take you to your veterinarian. Your veterinarian
is always our first choice and we will do our best to
get you to him because he knows you best. If your vet
is closed or not available for some reason, we will
take you to Grassmere Animal Hospital, because they
are very close and they are good. However, if we saw
a problem at night we would take you to the Nashville
Pet Emergency Clinic. They are open from 7:00 at night
until 7:00 in the morning. All the vets in Nashville
know us and work well with us. We rarely have any problems
that originate here because of the unique and wonderful
care you will receive when you stay at Miss Kitty’s.
We deal with many older senior citizen
pets, so we are experienced with dealing with and monitoring
many health problems, including diabeties, chronic eye
and ear problems and heart problems. Our staff is well
trained and we keep checks and balances in place to
make certain all of you get your medications properly.
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Q: Will I have to be around big dogs?
A: No. Our resort only allows smaller
dogs to stay with us, and you will be grouped in your
wing with other friends that are compatible with your
size and temperament. If you are a Yorkie, you don’t
have to worry about bunking next to a Great Dane here!
You will just have fun and relax.
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Q: Are your humans really, really, nice there?
A. We will love you so much!! We hand
pick all our staff and they go through a strict training
process before any of them are allowed to take care
of you. The pet industry is not a “get rich”
industry, so people are in it because of their deep
love for animals. We develop long and deep relationships
with our four legged guests that can last a lifetime.
This makes us all very protective of our guests. Because
of this, none of us will tolerate anyone that isn’t
fabulous working beside us to take care of our cherished
guests. When we’re done loving you, you won’t
want to go back home!
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Q. What if I’m not sure about my haircut? Sometimes
my human and I disagree about what I should look like.
A. All of our haircuts are unconditionally
guaranteed for a week! If you get home and shake your
head or your tail and decide you want something completely
different, or maybe just a little off here or there,
just have your person call us and we’ll make it
just the way you want it, or your person’s money
back.
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