Author of Bark-n-Beautiful and Professional Master Groomer Kelly Carroll has more than 25 years experience and knowledge in the ever growing pet industry. 

Kelly was inspired to write and share her knowledge because of her love for pets. As a little girl Kelly was the youngest of 5 kids in the Carroll family. One Brother and three sisters, making Kelly number five in the family. 

Kelly was born in Goldendale, Washington and raised in a small railroad town called Wishram.  Later moved to The Dalles, Oregon where she spent the remainder of her teen years growing up.  At the present time Kelly has two grown children, a son and a Daughter that she is very proud of.  Both of her children are pet lovers and her daughter has followed in her footsteps in the pet industry.  Her Son is also a successful business owner in the Home improvement industry.

Early in Kelly's life she was the one who brought home all the stray animals, adopted the farm animals ranging from ducks, geese, and baby lambs that she would bottle feed.  Many times Kelly brought home stray birds that had fallen from their nest and raised them until they were able to fly on their own and returned back to nature.  At the age of 22, Kelly owned her first pet shop and grooming salon.  It was then that she knew this was her life's passion and this would be a long and rewarding career.

Now a Master Pet Groomer of 25+ years of experience, schooling, training and teaching, Kelly shares her expertise and knowledge in the care, grooming and nutrition of everyone's pets.  Her knowledge in pet nutrition will guide you in making the right feeding decisions to extend the life of your pet by 5 or more years.  Kelly does not treat, diagnose or medicate pets.  She offers free counseling and her expertise knowledge and will take on any question or challenge in the area of your loving pet.