Nicole Pepper

I am a single mother of a 16 year old daughter. Born and raised on Long Island. Thought i wanted to be an accountant. But ended up working in the fashion industry for 15 years. Needed a career change. Always loved animals. Been a groomer now for 24 years. Finally opened my owns shop called FURology in Ridgewood

Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Single mom of 16 year old daughter

Q: Please tell us about your current career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am a dog groomer and shop owner of FuRology. I love working with animals. It is not all about how they look, but how they feel. We find things in dogs that owners usually don’t and that can be the first defense in many skin, ears and dental issues.

Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Steel Wheel, Felina and It’s Greek To Me

Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Just a year.

Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I have traveled all over the world and the one place I haven’t visited yet is, India. I love the culture, the colors and the food!

Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Friends

Q: What advice would you give to people?
I don’t give advice.

Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Go to 4 major tennis tournaments.

Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Duran Duran and Phil Collins

Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Michelle Obama. She has done so much good in the world for our children. Anywhere she wants!

Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Maybe owning several grooming salons, sitting in my wrapped around porch and hanging up my grooming tools. It’s a very physical job and takes a toll on your body.

Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m pretty much an open book but I have a fear of snakes and reptiles.

Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Moscow

Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
March, Passover, Christmas day (my daughters bday).

Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Myself

Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Puppy breathe and lilac

Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, security and memories