Cat Grooming by Shara

06/07/2024

This sweet little angel came to me in desperate need of a makeover! She had the worst matting from cheeks to tail that I have seen in quite a while but, boy, was she a trooper! She gave me loving head boops and sat perfectly still as I very slowly maneuvered all of these mats off of her. I wish I had remembered to take a photo after her bath and finishing touches but I do know she felt like a whole new kitty after this! Her owner pre-booked her next appointment and plans to keep up more on her maintenance so fingers crossed we won't have to put her through this again!

05/14/2024

I just love seeing the patterns hidden underneath all that fur!! These two babies came in for their summer shave and they did wonderful! They also got their nails clipped, ears cleaned, and a good wipe down to get all of the shards of hairs off of them 😸

03/06/2024

I was so happy to be able to help this sweet girl who had gone over a year without help maintaining her coat. Poor little bowling ball couldn't reach her back or her hindquarters but now she'll be back in for regular brushing as her fur grows back 🥰

12/03/2023

I only have a couple spots open for kitties for the rest of the year! Message me to snag them before they're gone! 😻

09/13/2023

This sweet little baby was brought in by her owner who had left her in the care of her mother for the last two years while she attended school. This is the condition she was found in so I was here to help! It took me over an hour just to shave off all of the matting from her thin, fragile skin. Some of the mats had actually been pulling her fur out, leaving behind bald spots along her back and spine. She was an absolute trooper and I just know she felt like a new gal after her haircut, bath, and blowout 💕

09/09/2023

This fluffy little cloud got a half inch guard comb all over, which I guess could be compared to the 'teddy bear' cut for dogs 😸🐶

09/03/2023

Maddie has some amazing patterns and colors, I love when she comes in for a shave! Such a chonky love! 🥰 This is a typical lion cut with a lion tail and a medium, natural mane!

I hope everyone enjoys their extended weekend!!

08/10/2023

07/20/2023

Hatch definitely needed this brush out! I offer these as stand- alone services which run about $15 for every 15 minutes but the results are even better with a full deshed bath! Those prices vary based on size, coat condition, and temperament so message me for a better quote!

07/19/2023

Any time someone asks for a longer cut on their kitty, I always warn that I cannot predict what the coat will do at a longer length. Sometimes, even with a perfect bath and blowout like Mercedes here had, the hair simply doesn't want to cooperate. This was a 1/2 guard comb that just turned out a little more line-y than I'd hoped. Luckily, within a couple weeks, the layers of hair will begin to fill in to the point where you wouldn't notice anymore!

07/15/2023

It's definitely Time of the Shed! Now that the weather is staying a consistent heat, kitties are going to start throwing that coat! Earl here got a nice deshed bath, blow out, and brushing which was much needed as you can see!! I'll be taking a 2 week vacation at the beginning of August so my appointments are pushing into September, message me soon to get the soonest available!! 😻

06/18/2023

Good thing we had this banana around for scale, Talister is a BIG BOY!! This was his first groom and he loved every bit of it! We removed some undercoat mats, shaved out some mats in sensitive areas, clipped his nails, cleaned his ears, and gave him a good bath a blow dry to refresh that coat! What a doll! 😻

06/13/2023

This is Blu the Maine C**n! He absolutely ✨️rocked✨️ his first appointment, allowing me to wash AND dry him with no problems! He was so sweet and definitely needed that de-shed! Should have gotten before pictures dang it! 🤦🏼‍♀️

06/07/2023

This is Oscar and his sister, Pancake! They were in the other day for baths, nail trims, and CAT CAPS!!

Cat caps are somewhat of a controversial topic so I'm going to list some of the pros and cons below!

PROS:

☆ Adds a smooth protective cover over a clipped nail to protect your furniture (and skin!) as it starts to grow out.

☆ Can last as long as 6-8 weeks.

☆ Are available in different sizes to fit all types of kitties.

☆ Come in a ton of colors!

CONS:

☆ The nails can no longer be retracted and that causes discomfort.

☆ The glue can sometimes trap hair to the base of the nail and pull slowly.

☆ Most cats chew off 75% of the nails within the first week.

☆ Application is expensive!

That being said, if someone brings me cat caps and asks to have them put on, I would rather do it as a professional taking all precautions than for them to find someone to do it poorly with negative consequences. 💜

05/30/2023

Big kitties are the best, it's like shaving a bowling ball! 🎳💕
This handsome guy is a poorly photographed example of a "lion" cut with no mane and no lion tail. I have started the shave at the jawline and just trimmed the tail, he apparently has issues keeping the hair from his mane out of his mouth so we just made him look like a short haired cat! His nails were at a normal length for about 6 weeks of growth, maybe a little less depending on how much he scratches his posts so we clipped those down as well! He's still a little damp in the last photo but mom chose to pick him up rather than wait for him to dry with the fan!

05/26/2023

Penny is a 7 month old ragdoll, today was her first bath and she did WONDERFUL! I was able to bathe and completely blowdry her as well as brush out a ton of undercoat, clip her nails, and clean her ears! Well done sweet girl! 💜

05/22/2023

This little sweetie has a skin condition where little to no hair grows on their hips, I joked that we should leave a mohawk like in the second picture but, in the end, a nice full shave down makes them look cleaner and happier!
This is an example of a lion cut without a lion tail. I just trim it up a little and brush it out so when they're cold, they can use it as a scarf 😹

05/16/2023

One of my favorite things is when I get a cat with really cool markings that you can't see until you shave them! ✨Stunning✨

05/13/2023

Mats are made up of a bunch of small tangles at the base of the coat that begin to hook together and tighten/spread over time. They do cause extreme discomfort (think of small clumps of hairs on your own head being pulled 24/7 with nothing you can do about it 😿) and, depending on how close to the skin and how big of an area they cover, could need a dematting brush out or even shaving. Unless the mats are small and far away from the skin, shaving is typically the safest and best way to remove matting. Trying to brush out super tight mats is incredibly painful and can lead to injury since cats have such thin skin! One reason we never use scissors under a mat that's close to the skin, is that those hairs will start to pull the skin up into the mat and the risk of nicking them is greater, the blade used when shaving will flatten the skin as the hair is cut and reduce the odds of injury! 😸
In these kitties' cases (the last 3 are from a different cat), the mats had gotten to the point where they were pulling the hair completely out, leaving behind redness, irritation, and bald spots. To avoid situations like this, I highly recommend regular brushing whether you do it at home (I can give you tips and tricks!) or bring them to me! 😻

05/10/2023

Cat baths are another important service that I offer! From general maintenance, allergy assistance, or the occasional clumps of stuck undercoat, bathing your kitty is just as important as bathing your dog! In this case, Monopoly's mats were able to be brushed out and she allowed me to wash and dry her which helps with dandruff and shedding! She also got her nails clipped and ears cleaned! The owner tried to take matters into her own hands at some point so there were some spots already cut out but overall, Monopoly is feeling and looking SO much better!

05/09/2023

Moody Mondays 😹
I offer all sorts of services for cats!! The most popular is called the lion cut! 🦁 This is an example of a typical lion cut; short all over with a mane and shaved 'lion' tail with a p**f at the end. This can be modified by size of the mane (or no mane if you'd prefer!), leaving the tail full with just a clean up rather than shaved, and, depending on the cat/situation, the length of the body! With this service, I also include a nail trim, ear cleaning, and a wipe down 😸

05/06/2023

Hello! My name is Shara (pronounced Sh-are-uh)! I have been grooming cats for roughly 8 years and dogs for 10! I've always found that I clicked well with cats and have been dubbed the cat whisperer by my friends and coworkers 😸 after hearing from clients how hard it's been to find a cat groomer lately, I've decided to spread the word that I am happily accepting new feline clients from nail trims/brush outs to haircuts and baths, I'm your girl! I do book up rather quickly but I use my cat appointments as my cancelation list so if we have to book out, don't lose hope at a sooner time! Feel free to reach out with any questions! I look forward to meeting you! 😻