The Familiar Dog

06/12/2026

When operating a business, I am a firm believer in: If you are paying for a service that does not give you a positive return then why are you using it? 
Thanks to the many new features now available on most social media platforms, some businesses, myself included have been extremely successful without a traditional www.website.
With that being said, I will be eliminating the familiar dogs website as numbers have shown that traffic to the site has been down nearly 40% in the last two months while Facebook and Instagram interactions have risen tenfold. Soon you will be able to find more information on my social sites and as always contact information. 

My primary mission as a small business operations specialist is to streamline, organize, and set your business up to run itself as much as it can while still allowing owners and staff to engage and interact with customers without getting overwhelmed with all of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into running a business. 

If you or someone you know is a business owner on the verge of burnout, take a deep breath and give us a call to see if we can help.

Cate, owner The Familiar Dog

06/02/2026

I will be at Cecil County Animal Services this Saturday June 6th from 9-11 for our monthly fundraiser. $10 Dog nail trims. All proceeds benefit the shelter!
This is an outdoor event, please make sure your pup is on a leash.

Cecil County Animal Services
3280 Augustine Herman Hwy
Chesapeake City, MD

05/25/2026

Flowers aren't the only thing blooming this spring! I've met so many wonderful, local business owners at our Saturday events! Several requests later and I'd like to announce that I will be expanding my services to non-pet related fields. All services can be personalized to help any business owner get organized, take control of their business and watch it grow all while being able to breathe! I will be updating the website to reflect this change and I look forward to helping more small business owners like myself here in Delaware. visit www.familiardogva.com for more information or to request a consultation.

The Familiar Dog Virtual Assistant helps pet professionals and entrepreneurs take back their time by managing the behind-the-scenes work that keeps their business running. From scheduling and client communication to billing, and supply ordering — We handle the details so you can focus on your clie...

05/20/2026

Due to this weekends forecast, ☔️⛈️☔️⛈️I’ve decided to skip the New Castle Saturday Market. My schedule for in-home nail trims is pinned at the top of my page. Please reach out if you do not see availability on your desired day.

Additionally, I’d like to thank my newest local business colleagues who have entrusted me to help their start ups and existing businesses. Welcome to the pack! 🐶

05/09/2026

Thank you for everyone who came out today! I will be back at Cecil County Animal Services on June 6th!

05/09/2026

Our next monthly Nails fur Tails event is this Saturday at Cecil County Animal Services. $10 nail trims and 100% of sales goes back to the shelter!

05/07/2026

HELLO NEW FOLLOWERS! Thank you for your interest in the Familiar Dog. Many of you have met me at a local nail trimming or adoption event. Let me tell you a little more about who I am and how I help businesses across the United States!

Hi, I’m Cate — a Virtual Assistant and Pet Business Consultant specializing in grooming salons and boarding facilities.

After over a decade of owning and operating my own grooming, boarding, and training business, I understand exactly what goes on behind the scenes — and how overwhelming it can get.

Now, I help pet business owners:
✔ Stay organized and on top of scheduling
✔ Respond quickly to clients without feeling glued to their phone
✔ Keep billing, records, and daily operations running smoothly
✔ Create systems that actually save time (and reduce stress)

My services include:
• Client scheduling & appointment management
• Customer communication (calls, texts, email)
• Billing & invoicing
• Record keeping (pet notes, preferences, history)
• Back-of-house operations support (supplies, organization, systems)

If you’re a grooming salon or boarding facility owner who feels stretched thin, I’m here to help you get your time back and run your business more efficiently.

📩 Message me to chat or visit:

11/26/2025

⏰🐾Don't drop the Jingle Balls!!! Make sure your Boarding and Grooming business is ready for the busy holiday season!