Meet Carrie, keeper of the fluff.
Carrie Paulson, NCMG — National Certified Master Groomer.
A Sonoma County native, Carrie grew up on a farm caring for many animals. From as young as six years old she was grooming, feeding, medicating and providing creature care to everything from guinea pigs to horses.
While she originally set out to study veterinary medicine, she found that grooming filled not only her need to care for animals but her creative spirit as well.
A true animal lover, Carrie appreciates both dogs and cats and their many breeds, mixes, beauty and distinct personalities. She believes the best way to handle animals is with knowledge, understanding, patience, skill and respect. Animals bring such beauty and joy to our world, and being a caregiver to them is a gift.
Eighteen years, and counting.
- National Certified Master Groomer
- 18+ years professional grooming experience
- Former veterinary assistant
- Member of the National Cat Groomers Institute of America
- Member of the California Professional Pet Groomers Alliance
- A.K.C. Safety Certified Pet Groomer
- Former grooming salon manager of a busy salon, and has trained others to successfully groom
- Began her career in Atlanta, Georgia, caring for many purebred dogs — including less common breeds and show dogs, among them a Westminster Champion
- Volunteer groomer and kitten foster mom for Dogwood Animal Rescue Project, and grooming volunteer for various local shelters
- Values continued education — attends trade shows, grooming seminars and dog shows to stay current on the latest trends, products and techniques
- Studies dog training and animal behaviour as a hobby
- Owner — or rather “Mom” — of Emmy the Shih Tzu, Bop the cat, and a small herd of Alpine dairy goats. Auntie to countless others
Santa Rosa & Windsor.
The van makes its rounds Tuesday through Saturday. On the edge of the map? Call — the story can sometimes travel a little further.