Dandy Lions Cat Salon

17/08/2024

Groomer: *Lifts tail and turns on clippers*
Max:

08/08/2024

The look of disappointment you get when it's International Cat Day yet you're still throwing boxes away! 🧐

How are you celebrating your kitties today?

31/07/2024

🐈‍⬛ MODEL CALL - Rescued cats with special needs/physical impairments wanted 🐈‍⬛

I'm planning a personal project to raise money for a cat rescue/charity. I want to show that the more difficult to rehome cats are just as beautiful and deserving as their more able-bodied counterparts. Rescue centres are struggling more than ever at the moment because of the impact of the rising cost of living on pet owners. Especially for cats with special needs, as the treatment they need to give them quality of life can be incredibly expensive. I'm hoping I can turn my art into something positive for our less fortunate felines.

If you would like to nominate your cat to be a model for the project, please complete the online application form: https://tripetto.app/run/50D9NFXKD5 If you’re successful, you will get a free photoshoot at home with your cat and one 10x8 print as a free gift. There will also be opportunities for you to buy wall art from your shoot if you wish.

I will also have sponsorship opportunities available for businesses - get in touch if you'd like to know more about this.

The attached photo is the only rescued cat I've photographed so far. Her name is Beatrice and she's a beautiful Turkish Angora with heterochromia ❤️

11/07/2024

Super Smudge! 🖤🤍💚

Due to a combination of his thick undercoat and seasonal changes, Smudge had collected some knots across his lower back that a comb could no longer work out. We shaved as sympathetically as possible, and he was completely unfazed by the clippers. He loved the extra fuss while waiting for his fur and skin treatment to work its magic and remove as much dandruff as possible! Though he was unsure about the bath afterwards, he was very brave and quickly learned to trust the process while getting the right reassurance. He felt most comfortable with a little paw on me during the drying session, so we held hands as often as possible 🥰 We can't wait to see him again soon to help keep that stunning coat in check! 🐄🐈🌸

08/07/2024

Not even a fur pile this big could clone Mr Snuggles! That's assuming it was able to be as sweet and stunning as him in the first place. His owner asked to keep the fluff to kindly donate to the local birds to furnish their nests! Love his happy face 😁🐈🌸

06/07/2024

Beautiful Bella 🧡🤍🧡

We have the honour of seeing Bella every 7 weeks. Her fur is so fine and silky that it knots quickly, and a maintenance groom makes combing easier at home and really enhances volume. The first time Bella came in, we needed to complete some spot shaving and restore her coat to its full glory. She was not keen on her tail or back end being touched. The next time, she couldn't get enough all-over scritches and was much more interested in exploring! Her confidence continues to grow, and we love when we see cats become more comfortable and we get to meet the "real" them. We look forward to seeing her again soon!🐈🌸

03/07/2024

Look at this distinguished gentleman, Cleo! 🩷🩶🤍

Cleo hasn't been able to look after himself as much lately, so his coat was starting to feel a bit clumpy. With his arthritis in mind, we used a spongy mat in the bath to keep him more comfortable. Whether it was the warm water making him feel better or he simply started getting good vibes, he became much more confident! In stark contrast to when he first came in and hid under a towel, he happily sat on my lap for a part of the drying. He felt safe enough to lay out on the table and enjoy his de-shed session too! We continued to towel dry around his neck and back legs to avoid any discomfort from the pressure of the dryer. His owner came prepared with some of his favourite treats, which he happily gobbled up after being such a good boy. We hope his groom leaves Cleo feeling as wonderful as he is! 🐈🌸

01/07/2024

Punk Princess! 🎸

I always test new products on myself or my own cats before using them on yours. Today, we trialled a premium face wash that is hypoallergenic and verified tearless. This girl wasn't constantly shaking her head while it was being applied or rubbing her face afterwards like she has with some other products, AND her cheeks now match how soft she is everywhere else, so we're excited to add this to our lineup now! Your kitties deserve the best, and we make sure they get it. Mohawks are always complimentary. ✨🐈🌸

27/06/2024

Leisure is Eren's middle name! 💚🤍🖤

01/06/2024

Gentle Fizzy 🤍🩵🖤

Fizzy was a little unsure of his surroundings at first, so I kept him pressed close throughout his visit to give reassurance while talking to him about the feline art of knocking things over. After removing some pesky knots that he wouldn't let his owner touch, we moved on to giving him a thorough clean and a small trim just under the tail to make home maintenance easier. Fizzy happily swatted at the water flow in the bath then laid down while getting a good massage, content with letting his toes soak. Wherever possible, he remained in a bread loaf pose on my lap throughout the entire process, gaining a lot of bonus head scritches!

21/04/2024

Lovely Linda 🩵🤍🖤

I had the honour of giving Linda her first bath, which helped remove excess hair and some tiny tangles that the comb couldn't pick up at home. She was so busy taking in all the sights and enjoying the fuss that she barely noticed we'd given her a mini sanitary trim under the tail as well. Linda settled in really quickly, chirping and trilling throughout her visit, and revealed herself to be quite the scholar from our chats! She was happy to stay close while sitting and watching the water flow, and was content to lounge on some towels during her fluff dry.

17/04/2024

Sweet Hermione 🤎🩷🤍

Hermione stopped by to have her nails trimmed and a mini sanitary shave, which is a tidy just under the tail to make back end maintenance easier for her. She was gently snuggled up in a towel to help her feel like she was hiding and given a hoodie to wear to muffle the buzzing sounds. Very shortly afterwards, she peeked out - probably encouraged by all the compliments about how amazing her ear fluffs are! She then wasn't bothered about returning to her safe space, and was happy to lie down on the table and enjoy a fuss until it was time to go home.

15/04/2024

Beautiful Bean 🖤💚🤍

This gentle giant is happiest when he feels a hand on his head or cradling his chin! The moment I let go during the groom, he would sing the song of his people. During the regular fluff drying process, it was tricky to maintain Bean's ideal level of contact. His preferred solution was to lay on his side in my lap so he can rest his little head wherever he pleases! I was happy to oblige for the extra cuddles 🥰

05/04/2024

Brave Paddy 🤍🩵🩶

Paddy has been shedding up a storm lately! His owner trusted us to give him his first bath to combat this, as it would be a shame to remove his beautiful coat if we could avoid it. He was introduced to the water slowly and was very confident as a result, enjoying the soapy butt scritches too much to even think about trying to hop out of the tub! He purred during his ear cleaning and loved the feeling of the dryer on the back of his legs, stretching out his toes and closing his eyes.

(Did you know? Cats have around 25,000 hairs per square centimetre whereas dogs have between 1 and 9,000, so shedding season is no joke!)

24/03/2024

Snuggly Toulouse 🧡🤍🧡

A great conversationalist with magnificent whiskers who wants to be as close as possible throughout his groom! He always tries to climb over during the drying process, so we get him nicely warm and fluffy while on the lap instead. He happily stays in one spot and graciously gives plenty of slow blinks.

14/03/2024

Spring is nearly here and the winter coats are about to be shed - are you ready for the furricane? Let us help!

*Prices until 31st May*

13/02/2024

It's time to shout about it! We're open! 😺🛁

After delays from contractors and a knee injury, we are so excited to now be able to welcome you to our place in Borrowash, east of Derby City. Easily book online for your cat's feline exclusive experience.

18/08/2023

Miss Moo didn't think anyone could handle her beauty and was only willing to pose for before and afters of the back of her head. So kind, so thoughtful.

18/08/2023

Thank you so much to National Cat Groomers Institute and Club Meow Inc! These incredible platforms have not only equipped me with invaluable skills and knowledge, but have also presented the opportunity to become a part of the cat care revolution. The standards set by the Institute, trainers and certifiers are nothing short of exceptional, and it's an absolute honour to have been deemed deserving of upholding them.

For those of you who are curious about how we're gearing up to make a difference, I invite you to head over to our website - dandylionsgrooming.co.uk. We've compiled a collection of frequently asked questions that shed light on what cat grooming truly entails and how we intend to make a positive impact. We look forward to updating everyone in the weeks to come as we prepare to open our doors, so please follow and stay tuned!

Congratulations Emily von Baggen, the UK's newest Certified Feline Master Groomer! Emily completed her exams during 2-week intensive training Club Meow Inc in Iowa and will be opening her new cat salon in the village of Borrowash, east of Derby - Dandy Lions Cat Grooming. Great job Emily!