meet gabby: Thoughtful care begins with connection.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to caring for others.
Over the years, grooming has given me the privilege of building relationships not only with dogs but with the people who love them.
Those experiences have shaped everything I do today and continue to guide the work I offer through both Grooms by Gabby and Kindred Crossing.
Care Has Always Been About Relationships
People often assume grooming is just making your dog clean and neat.
For me, it has always been about something much deeper.
Every appointment is an opportunity to build trust, learn a companion’s unique personality, and create an experience where they feel safe, respected, and cared for.
I’ve celebrated new puppies, watched energetic dogs grow into gentle seniors, and stood beside families through both joyful milestones and heartbreaking goodbyes.
Those experiences taught me that true care extends far beyond the grooming appointment.
It lives in the relationships we build.
The Kind of Care I Believe In
Presence
Every animal deserves to be met exactly where they are, without judgment or expectations.
Patience
Every companion deserves time, gentle care, and the space to move at their own pace.
Compassion
Supporting animal companions also means supporting the people who love them through every stage of the journey.
Observation
Small changes often reveal important stories. Care begins by noticing what others may miss.
“Gabby was wonderful with our puppy, Willie, during his very first grooming appointment. She was incredibly patient, and we were amazed by his adorable new haircut! We were so happy to see his eyes again! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful, caring groomer.” -Emily
Why Mobile Grooming?
Starting my own mobile grooming business wasn’t simply about convenience.
It was about creating the kind of experience I always wished existed.
A quieter space.
One dog at a time.
No crowded salon.
More one-on-one attention.
Grooms by Gabby was built on the belief that every animal companion deserves thoughtful, individualized care in a calm environment where each appointment can unfold at the pace they need.
That philosophy continues to guide every grooming appointment today.
expanding the care i provide
As the years passed, I found myself having more conversations that had little to do with grooming.
• Families noticing changes in their companion’s comfort or quality of life
• People preparing for a beloved companion’s transition
• Caregivers experiencing anticipatory grief
• People navigating loss after sharing years of life with an animal they loved
I realized that the same values shaping my grooming work - presence, compassion, observation, patience, and trust - also belonged in these conversations.
Kindred Crossing grew from that foundation. It allows me to offer practical guidance, gentle conversation, grief tending, and space for personal meaning, ritual, or ceremony.
It is a natural continuation of the care I have always valued: supporting animal companions and the people who love them through every season of life.
TRAINING THAT INFORMS MY WORK
Thoughtful care requires humility, careful listening, and a willingness to continue learning.
My approach to companion care and grief support is informed by:
• Grief-tending training with Nici Moon of The Grief Space
• Completion of the Companion Animal Death Doula course through the University of New England
• The Craft of Council with Tracey Keyturner in North Bennington, Vermont
These experiences continue to shape how I listen, hold space, facilitate meaningful conversations, and support people before, during, and after an animal companion’s transition.
A Few Things About Me
I believe trust is earned, never assumed.
Every dog deserves dignity.
Quality will always matter more than speed.
Some of life’s most meaningful moments happen in quiet.
Caring for animals also means caring for the people who love them.
I feel incredibly grateful that so many clients have trusted me with their companions year after year.
Thank You for Being Here
Thank you for taking the time to get to know me.
Whether you’re welcoming a new puppy, caring for a senior dog, or navigating a difficult season, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
I hope we have the opportunity to meet soon.
“🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 paws. 5 stars, Best in town!!” The Aikens
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Gabby is the owner of Grooms by Gabby and the founder of Kindred Crossing Companion Care. She provides one-on-one mobile dog grooming throughout the New Hampshire Seacoast and southern Maine, along with companion-care resources and support for aging, transition, grief, and loss. Her work is rooted in patience, observation, compassion, and lasting relationships with animals and the people who love them.
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Gabby believes grooming is about more than appearance. Every appointment is tailored to the individual dog, with an emphasis on reducing stress, respecting each companion’s needs, and creating a calm, positive experience built on trust.
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After years of working closely with families and their dogs, Gabby recognized the need for support beyond the grooming appointment. Kindred Crossing Companion Care expands her work through education, guidance, quality-of-life conversations, aging support, end-of-life planning, and grief resources for people and their beloved companions.
I think this page is one of the strongest on the site. It feels authentic, establishes credibility without overselling, and gives visitors a clear understanding of who Gabby is and why she does this wor