Doris Louise Walsh

February 3, 1939 - April 24, 2020

With a sad heart, I have to announce the passing of Doris “Dorrie” Louise Walsh, (The Groomer and Lynx Lady). Dorrie was born in Boston, Massachusetts on February 3, 1939, and passed on April 24, 2020. Dorrie moved to Tehachapi in 1976 with her husband, Patrick. She is survived by her two sons, Michael Evans and Richard Walsh. Dorrie “The Groomer”, groomed Tehachapi’s pets from 1981 to 2019. She had a great love for all animals. Dorrie’s many clients loved her work and care for their pets. Throughout all those years she clipped, brushed, washed and, well, put another way, pampered thousands of furry friends, along the way becoming an institution of sorts in Tehachapi. Dorrie “The Lynx Lady’s” greatest passion for over 40 years was raising and caring for her exotic cats; Siberian Lynx, Canadian Lynx and North American bobcats. For many years she would bring a Lynx or bobcat (or two) into her shop, so people could see these regal animals. Dorrie was also a proud patriot, as underscored by the many photographs of soldiers in uniform that filled much of her shop. She was a passionate supporter of the men and women in the US military. We will miss you, and seeing your bright red “Hummer”—no doubt another of your passions!—posted “menacingly” in front of your shop.