welcome to artepupp grooming co.
artepupp started as a humble in-home grooming service in August 2024, founder Kelsey carted her tools, tub, table, dryer and supplies from appointment to appointment in the back of her jeep.
With winter on the horizon, she purchased the artepupp’s first legitimate salon the so-called “Van Gogh”- our mobile grooming van.
After a successful winter of mobile grooming, friends and former colleagues Kim and Jarred joined the artepupp team. Meanwhile, the opportunity to build a DREAM salon presented itself and the build-out began in summer 2025.
artepupp build-out: walking groom teammate, Alexis, through her future workspace
build-out sneak peek
In August 2025, after months of planning and preparing artepupp’s in-house salon was nearly ready to open. Caitlin started as artepupp’s Administrator and we started organizing both the processes and physical space. August 22 marked the beginning of a very long weekend, including soccer tournaments, sister’s wedding and 2 separate trips to the All American Grooming Show in Schaumberg, IL (1st to pick up supplies/assist with Jarred’s competition, 2nd to pick up 6 WAGGZ grooming tables).
August 25, 2025 we officially opened our doors and long-time friend and colleague, Becky, started accepting grooming appointments
entrance… curb appeal loading… stay tuned
reception + boutique
pet parent waiting area + grooming consultation area
salon hallway + grooming suites
meowsterpieces
no-dogs allowed cat grooming studio w/cat bath, cat dryers, cat bathing products, cat calming tools, restraints and techniques.
Bogey patiently waiting for his mom (KELSEY) to begin his haircut