About us
Hi, I’m Cathy—owner and groomer at Harbor Paws Grooming.
My grooming career began in 2012, when I opened a small pet store in Wyoming. Many of my earliest clients were pets who had been turned away from traditional grooming salons, and with help from a friend who had grooming experience, I began caring for them myself. That experience sparked my passion for working with animals who need patience, understanding, and a gentle approach.
After moving to Ventura, CA in 2017, I completed a professional grooming program and transitioned into full-time grooming. Over the next several years, I gained experience in both large corporate salons and independent grooming shops. In 2025, I felt ready to take the next step and open my own salon—Harbor Paws Grooming—where I could create a calm, personalized environment for every pet.
I’m committed not only to caring for the pets I groom, but also to continuously learning and growing in my profession. I stay up to date on current grooming techniques, safety practices, products, and industry standards through ongoing education, workshops, and professional grooming communities. This allows me to give each pet the safest, most comfortable, and highest-quality grooming experience possible.
Building trust with my animal clients (and their humans!) is the heart of what I do. Whether a pet needs extra reassurance, a custom grooming style, or simply a comforting place to be pampered, I’m dedicated to making every visit a positive one.
Thank you for supporting a small, local business. I can’t wait to meet you and your furry family member!
My grooming career began in 2012, when I opened a small pet store in Wyoming. Many of my earliest clients were pets who had been turned away from traditional grooming salons, and with help from a friend who had grooming experience, I began caring for them myself. That experience sparked my passion for working with animals who need patience, understanding, and a gentle approach.
After moving to Ventura, CA in 2017, I completed a professional grooming program and transitioned into full-time grooming. Over the next several years, I gained experience in both large corporate salons and independent grooming shops. In 2025, I felt ready to take the next step and open my own salon—Harbor Paws Grooming—where I could create a calm, personalized environment for every pet.
I’m committed not only to caring for the pets I groom, but also to continuously learning and growing in my profession. I stay up to date on current grooming techniques, safety practices, products, and industry standards through ongoing education, workshops, and professional grooming communities. This allows me to give each pet the safest, most comfortable, and highest-quality grooming experience possible.
Building trust with my animal clients (and their humans!) is the heart of what I do. Whether a pet needs extra reassurance, a custom grooming style, or simply a comforting place to be pampered, I’m dedicated to making every visit a positive one.
Thank you for supporting a small, local business. I can’t wait to meet you and your furry family member!