Pamper your cat with cat grooming services

Cats are not known for having a love of water, but after your feline friend has an appointment with one of our local cat groomers in Indiana, they will be glad they took the plunge!

Cat grooming is currently offered in the following Smoochie Pooch locations:

Chesterton – Fort Wayne Southwest – Portage

Smoochie Pooch Mobile Pet Spa in Northwest IN

Why Should I Use a Cat Spa?

It really depends on what you believe your kitty needs, but here are some of the reasons we’ve encountered:

They are a long-hair breed that can benefit from a more thorough cleaning and brushing than their natural means of self-grooming.
Long-haired cats can also become matted if regular grooming at home is not maintained. Your cat should be brushed daily just as a dog.
Professional grooming services help your cat avoid all kinds of ailments like ear infections, fleas, ticks, and messy paws and nails. Grooming is not just a way to pamper your cat, it is a way to make sure they are healthy and happy.
Grooming allows your cat to get a thorough inspection as well. While they are being groomed, any irregularities on their skin will be revealed easily.
Short-haired cats shed a ton! Our professional groomers can help reduce shedding immensely.

Is Professional Cat Grooming Worth It?

To put it simply, yes!

Our cat groomers are highly trained professionals that will pamper and care for your kitty once they step into our cat boutique or our Smoochie Pooch Mobile Pet Spa right at your door (mobile services available in Northwest, IN only). They know how to handle your pet to keep them calm even when wet. Our cat grooming process gives your cat a deeper clean than they can get on their own. It also helps your cat maintain a healthy, glossy coat to show off proudly while they strut around the house or neighborhood.

Services offered

All cats receiving a complete groom will have the Lion cut done prior to the bath. If your cat will not tolerate the bath, they will not receive one.

Our Pet Stylists

Elli Bultemeier

Regional Manager, Nationally-Certified Master Groomer, Certified Pet Aesthetician

Elli has been with Smoochie Pooch since January of 2018 and has been grooming since 2008. She has had dogs all her life and currently has four dogs: two English Cockers (Tag & Marvel), a standard Poodle (Vincent) and a Shiba Inu (Kuma).

Outside of the salon, Elli enjoys traveling and speaking at grooming conventions across the country. She also enjoys spending time with with her kids, visiting trade shows and competing in grooming competitions. Elli also has a passion for photography and owns her own photography business.

She loves her job with Smoochie Pooch because of the big focus on continuing education and how extremely supportive the company is for the furthering of its groomers’ skills, education and competitive goals.

Amanda Henry

Master Cat Groomer

Amanda has been grooming with Smoochie Pooch since 2018. She has always had pets in her life and currently has two Pitbulls (Drita & Kia), a Poodle (Bader) and a Siamese (Yon). When Amanda isn’t providing tail wags and smiles with her grooming skills and charm, you’ll find her hanging with friends, dancing, crafting and working in property management.

Ashley Wallace

Pet Stylist

Ashley has been grooming since 2018. She joined our team in January 2022 because the management always looks out for their team and makes everyone feel like family. She has always had a passion for animals and loves that grooming helps her make all the fur babies feel good! Outside of work, Ashley likes to collect crystals, and spend quality time with her friends, family, and of course her Husky, Ace. She is currently CPR/ First Aid certified but hopes to accomplish more as she grows in her career!

Tasha Sunday

Master Groomer & Pet Esthetician

Tasha has been grooming since about 2014. Tasha’s love for her clients and their pets is what has propelled her to where she is today! She has found a home in Smoochie Pooch, where she can continue to learn and grow while taking the most amazing care of her human and furry clients.

Tasha does not keep it a secret that she never really had an intention of becoming a groomer, but a seemingly natural aptitude for it and being able to combine her love of dogs and learning has kept her engaged and constantly thriving.

When not at work, Tasha can be found with her family. They always seemed to be working on a project, traveling to new places and, though they are always on the move and it can be exhausting, she loves it! She also loves her two dogs, Stella and Maggie!

Tasha completed her Sporting Breed Certification with NDGAA, is an award-winning groomer and is also a Certified Canine Esthetician. She loves teaching new groomers and is continuing to work toward her Master Groomer Certification.

Audri Dvorscak

Pet Stylist

Audri started out as a bather and completed groomer training in 2021, constantly excelling in her education and in industry trade shows. She joined Smoochie Pooch in April 2023 to grow her skills; she was drawn to the company because she loves how organized the operations are and feels the position will set her up for success. She proudly volunteers with Giant Paw Prints Rescue and Begin Again Rescue, organizations which originally sparked her interest in learning to groom. Working with dogs has given her a sense of purpose. Audri is certified in Pet First Aid and CPR, and has taken K-9 behavior courses and vaccination courses. She has two dogs: a Lab/Rottweiler mix named Pepper and a Beagle/Chihuahua mix named Grogu.

Pamper your cat with cat grooming services

Why Should I Use a Cat Spa?

Is Professional Cat Grooming Worth It?

Services offered

Our Pet Stylists

Elli Bultemeier

Amanda Henry

Ashley Wallace

Tasha Sunday

Audri Dvorscak

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