MOBILE PET GROOMING
Proudly serving Southern Maine's pet community
BATH
General Repairs,
Specialist Repairs
& Vintage Parts
HAIRCUT
NAILS
Spray paint, Custom Stencilling & Variety of Custom Made Artwork
GROOMING SERVICES
All services include a consultation to determine desired service, and one-on-one attention for your animals in my state-of-the-art mobile grooming salon. Your animal with receive a warm massaging bath with coat-specific shampoo and conditioner. Nails will be trimmed and filed, ears will be cleaned. Pets will then be hand-dried for style. Short-haired dogs will then be brushed to minimize shedding and coated pets are combed and styled to your specifications.
BATH
Whether your pet needs a basic bath or requires extra pampering to address problem areas, I will get them perfectly primped for pets and snuggles.
HAIRCUT
Custom grooms and styling based on your preferences and my professional recommendations.
NAILS
Hand-scissoring fur around feet & paw pads as well as nail grinding
WHY MOBILE?
convenient
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Service comes to you at your home or office, saving you time
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Eliminates stressful car travel for both you and your pet
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Allows you to have a standing appointment, being confident that your pet will look their best year round
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Faster than your typical salon visit with most grooms averaging between 1-2 hours
SAfe
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Sanitary, healthy environment which eliminates exposure to other animals and potential diseases and parasites
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Great for older or disabled pets because it minimizes stresses/stressors
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No cages or crates
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Your pet is never left alone
Beautiful
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Personal, one-on-one professional care
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Hand-scissoring and breed standard grooms available
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Every pet is hand dried; no cage dryers
ABOUT
My name is Christine Morton. I am a skilled groomer with superior attention to detail. I am passionate about my craft and motivated to provide the best possible groom to my clients. I am owned by a toy poodle named Thelma. I am certified through the National Dog Groomers Association of America in both sporting and non-sporting groups. I regularly attend workshops and trade shows to stay current with industry trends.
I am a lifelong animal lover interested in the health and well-being of the pets in our community. My business, Platinum Paws Mobile Pet Grooming, gives me a way to help people to care for their animals without leaving their homes.
CLIENTS
Animals are my passion and grooming is my art.
I strive to keep pets happy, healthy, comfortable and beautiful.
CONTACT ME
At this time I am unable to take on new clientele. However, if you are located in Brunswick, Yarmouth, Falmouth, Freeport or Durham please reach if you'd like to be added to my waitlist.
If you are existing client feel free to contact me and I will get back to you as soon as I am able.
FAQ
What are your prices?
Prices vary based on client's needs, size and breed. Please contact me for consultation and appointment availability.
Minimum trip fee $125
Prices are just an estimate and subject to change because your dog is unique and there is no other quite like them!
Online Booking (coming soon)
Online booking is in the works, for your convenience. However, new clients are subject to approval and initial consultant.
*Proof of vaccinations for all of our pets is required prior to grooming. Dogs must be current on Rabies, DHPPv/DA2PPv (distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, parvovirus) and Bordetella.
*On a special needs basis, with a veterinary note, some exclusion will be permitted.
What comprises a groom and how long does it take?
A typical groom takes 1-2 hours which includes
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Nail trimming
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Ear cleaning
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De-shedding
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Bath with shampoo and conditioner
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Hand blow-dry and brushing
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Haircut and styling
What is an Extra Care groom?
Some dogs require extra care and devotion of time during their grooms. Examples include
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Elderly dogs with mobility challenges
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Puppies unfamiliar with the grooming process
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Coats that require de-matting
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Speciality treatments for skin and coat
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Creative or complex styling
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Particularly unkempt coats
What type of payments do you take?
I accept check, cash, credit card and Venmo. Payment is expected when services are rendered.
What shampoos and conditioners do you use?
These vary based on the client's needs. I use high-quality and biodegrable products. Hypoallergenic shampoo and conditioner is available upon request.
Cancellations or missed appointments policy
What is your experience?
I have been running my mobile pet grooming business since 2011. Before starting my business, I worked at Petsmart for 2 years, after completing the Petsmart Salon Academy training program.
I am certified by the National Dog Groomers Association of America in both sporting and non-sporting groups.
I regularly attend classes for continued education and to stay current with industry standards.
1. Cancellations
Due to the mobile aspect of my services, I follow the public school closures as they pertain to inclement weather. I will try to work as long as conditions are not dangerous. If you are unsure, please call me to confirm.
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Cancellation and rescheduling of your appointment requires 48 hours notice to waive the full cost of the groom. However, in the event of inclement weather, a family emergency or any other uncontrollable circumstances, cost of groom may be waived within the 48 hour period.
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Given circumstances where I can't make an appointment, every effort will be made to reschedule at a time convenient to you.
2. Missed appointments
It is considered a missed appointment when the pet is not made available at the scheduled appointment time and there was a in lack communication to cancel or reschedule.
What I need from you and your pet?
For the groom, I just need a place where I can park my van for the duration of the groom. My van is completely self contained so I don't need access to any resources from you.
For your first appointment with me you are required to be there in person but any appointment after that, I only need your dog!
Safety is a priority to me so I require proof of vaccinations for dogs prior to grooming. Dogs must be current on Rabies, DHPPv/DA2PPv (distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, parvovirus) and Bordetella.
*On a special needs basis, with a veterinary note, some exclusion will be permitted.
ABOUT MY MOBILE VAN
My grooming van has been professionally manufactured and equipped to typical grooming salon standards. It includes a full-sized grooming tub and grooming table with adjustable height, ideal conveniences for larger or elderly dogs. The van is also climate-controlled to keep your pet comfortable during all seasons.
