Emily Petry is a long-time Philadelphia resident who is an animal shelter volunteer and the proud owner of five cats. She is a graduate of the Furry Tails Pet Grooming School in Hillsborough, NJ. She also attended the National Cat Groomer’s Institute of America and obtained two degrees in cat grooming: Certified Feline Master Groomer and Certified Feline Creative Groomer. Emily will be at Wagsworth Wednesdays through Saturdays.

In addition to bathing services (great for allergies) she will offer lion cuts and comb cuts, de-shed treatments, de-flea service, sanitary clips for kitties with poopy problems, washing away dandruff and à la carte services such as ear cleaning and claw trimming. Soft Paws for cats will also be offered in a rainbow of colors (a great alternative to de-clawing). Creative painting services will be offered to compliant kitties willing to sit still.

While conventional mythology states that cats clean themselves, every cat at some point will need the services of a professional, especially where matting is a concern. It’s a great way to cut down on shedding, unsightly hairballs and waxy ears!