DOG + CAT GROOMING IN MERCER, MAINE

Good grooming starts with understanding your pet.

Puppies. Seniors. Nervous pets. Confident regulars. And cats, too.

Every pet comes into the grooming room with a different personality, comfort level, coat, and history.

Whether it’s their first groom, they’ve been doing this for years, or they simply need a little extra patience along the way, we work with the pet in front of us.

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What’s included + pricing

Dog Grooming

Under 15 lbs
Short coat — $35
Long coat — $45

15–40 lbs
Short coat — $45
Long coat — $55–$65

40–70 lbs
Short coat — $55
Long coat — $65–$75

70+ lbs
Starting at $75

Cat Grooming

Mat clipping and/or sanitary trim + nail trim — $45

Basic brush-out + dry shampoo + nail trim — $65

Full lion cut + nail trim — $95

If your cat becomes too stressed or fractious for grooming to continue safely, we may need to end the session. Full grooming charges may still apply.

What’s Included

Clean, fresh & feeling good.

A standard groom includes:
Bath • Blow dry • Brush • Nail trim • Ear cleaning

Additional cuts, styling, de-shedding, de-matting, and specialty services can be added based on your pet’s coat and grooming needs.

Individual Services

Basic shape-up
$10–$15

De-matting
Easy — $15–$25
Moderate — $25–$35
Advanced — $45+

Nail trim — $15
Nail trim with Dremel — $20
Anal gland expression — $15
Ear cleaning — $20
Specialized shampoo — $10

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Person administering oral medication to a dog using a syringe outside in a fenced area.

A little patience can make a big difference.

Not every pet feels the same way about grooming.

Some are nervous. Some are young and still figuring it all out. Some are older and need a little more consideration. And some walk in like they own the place.

We don’t expect every pet to respond the same way.

Tell us what you know about your pet — what makes them nervous, previous grooming experiences, handling sensitivities, or anything else that might help.

We’ll pay attention and adjust when we safely can.

This section is important because it feels very Play & Stay.

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A woman sitting on a green artificial grass platform on a red trailer, wearing striped knee-high socks, shorts, and a t-shirt with the text 'Play & Stay Pet Retreat.' She is next to a black dog with a bandana. Behind her, there is a colorful animal-themed structure with signs and paw prints, and a white building with a red roof in the background. The scene is outdoors with green trees and cloudy sky.

Meet your groomer.

Experienced hands. Patient care.

Jessica is an AKC S.A.F.E. certified groomer with hands-on experience caring for dogs and cats of different ages, personalities, coat types, and comfort levels.

Because a successful groom isn’t only about how your pet looks when they leave. How they’re treated along the way matters, too.

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Ready for a fresh start?

Whether your pet needs a full groom, a simple nail trim, help with shedding, or a little extra patience along the way, we’re happy to talk through what they need.

Tell us about your pet. We’ll take it from there.

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