Gentle Moments
Comfort & Farewell Grooming
A gentle touch, a little comfort, and the care they deserve.
As our beloved dogs grow older or approach the end of their journey, their comfort becomes more important than ever.
At New Forest Pet Farewells, we offer a gentle, compassionate grooming experience designed around your dog's individual needs, helping them feel clean, comfortable and cared for during this precious time.
Whether preparing for a Forever in Focus photography session, or simply wanting your companion to enjoy a soothing tidy-up before it's time to say goodbye, every appointment is approached with patience, kindness and understanding.
A Different Kind of Grooming Experience
This isn't about achieving the perfect haircut or expecting your dog to stand for a full grooming session. It's about providing comfort.
With many years of professional grooming experience, including working with elderly, anxious and vulnerable dogs, we understand that their needs can change as they grow older or become unwell.
Our Gentle Moments sessions allow additional time for reassurance, rest breaks and a slower, more relaxed approach.
We work entirely within what your dog can comfortably manage, adapting each session to their physical and emotional needs.
Their wellbeing will always comes before the finished groom.
What Can Be Included?
Every Gentle Moments appointment is individually tailored. Depending on your dog's needs and what they can comfortably tolerate, this may include:
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Gentle brushing and coat care to remove loose hair and improve comfort.
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A warm, soothing bath using carefully selected products, where appropriate.
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Gentle drying, avoiding unnecessary noise or discomfort.
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A light trim or tidy-up around the face, paws and hygiene areas.
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Nail trimming, where needed and tolerated.
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A little extra time for cuddles, reassurance and rest breaks.
Not every dog will need or benefit from every part of the grooming process. We will always discuss their individual circumstances and agree on a gentle plan that puts their comfort first.
A Little Extra Comfort, With Our Compliments
As part of our Gentle Moments grooming experience, we are pleased to offer complimentary Animal Reiki and gentle canine acupressure, where appropriate.
With Level 2 qualifications in Animal Reiki and canine acupressure, we can incorporate these complementary practices into your dog's appointment, creating opportunities for quiet, peaceful moments alongside their grooming care.
There is never any pressure for your dog to participate. As with every aspect of our Gentle Moments service, we are guided entirely by their comfort, willingness and individual needs.
These optional extras are included at no additional charge, as a little extra kindness during a time when comfort matters most.
Preparing for Forever in Focus
For families choosing our Forever in Focus Photography Package, a Gentle Moments grooming session can be a beautiful way to prepare their companion for their photographs.
A freshly brushed coat, a gentle tidy around the eyes or simply ensuring they're feeling clean and comfortable can help capture them looking and feeling their best.
Grooming and photography can be arranged together as part of a personalised memory-making experience, with plenty of consideration for your dog's energy levels and wellbeing.
There is no expectation for them to look perfect.
We want them to look like the dog you've always loved.
Comfort Before Goodbye
Sometimes a grooming appointment isn't about photographs at all.
It may simply be about ensuring your dog feels clean, comfortable and cared for during their final days.
Whether it's gently brushing their coat, freshening them up or tidying an area that's become difficult for them to manage, we can provide a calm and compassionate experience without unnecessary handling or stress.
We understand how emotional this time can be for families, and every session is approached with sensitivity, respect and kindness.
Gentle Moments – Pricing
Our specialist comfort and farewell grooming appointments are priced individually according to your dog's size, coat, condition and care requirements.
These sessions allow additional time for a slower, more personalised approach, with your dog's wellbeing always taking priority.
Our Gentle Moments grooming sessions are individually tailored to your dog's needs, with prices starting from £50. We will discuss your dog's needs beforehand and provide a clear price before confirming your appointment.
Gentle Moments grooming can be arranged as a standalone service or alongside our Forever in Focus Photography Package, creating a thoughtful and personal experience for your much-loved companion.
Your Gentle Moments appointment also includes the option of complimentary Animal Reiki and canine acupressure, where suitable, at no additional cost.
These are offered as gentle complementary practices and are never a substitute for veterinary care or prescribed pain management.
Not every dog needs a perfect groom. Every dog deserves patience, dignity and gentle care.
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Because Every Moment of Care Matters
They've given us years of companionship, comfort and unconditional love.
As they grow older, or their time with us draws to a close, even the smallest acts of kindness can mean so much.
We would be honoured to help make those moments a little more comfortable.