We strive to provide a calm, comfortable, stress free and relaxing environment for your pampered pet. Even the most nervous pet relaxes with our one on one holistic care. Your pet's comfort, safety and enjoyment are as important to us as his great haircut! Our convenient appointment scheduler will pop up and let you find an opening that works for you!
Welcome to groomingdales pet spa, the day spa for pampered pets. We do all breed dog and cat grooming. As you enter our tranquil garden type setting, the soft scents of aromatherapy and the tranquil sounds of the water fountain greet you and your pet.
Welcome to groomingdales pet spa, the day spa for pampered pets. We do all breed dog and cat grooming. As you enter our tranquil garden type setting, the soft scents of aromatherapy and the tranquil sounds of the water fountain greet you and your pet.
Services
State of the art equipment ensures a safe and comfortable experience and environment for your pampered pet. The best we can say is that this is a gentle power wash for your pampered pet.! The HydroSurge gets pets cleaner than hand washing since it gently massages the shampoo and water right down to the skin.
Hydrosurge massaging bathing system with premium shampoos and conditioners chosen specifically for his/her skin and coat type, is used to shampoo your pet. Blow dry, ears cleaned, nails clipped, brushout and styling according to your wishes, bandana or bows and a touch of cologne. NEW to our selection of grooming services is our exclusive blends of Dead Sea Salt formulas.
At groomingdales, we speak fluent MEOW.and not just the bad words. We love cats, I have several at home! In addition. I am the cofounder and President of Angel Pets Animal Welfare Society, Inc. (Angel PAWS, for short) ~ a cats only facility in Colonia, NJ. Due to the unpredicatable nature of cats, the minimum appointment fee is $50.
Recipient of the Hershey Groom Expo Kindness Award. Given to the one pet stylist, over the course of the weekend, who demonstrated the best and gentlest handling techniques with their dogs. I am a 1999 graduate of the Nash Academy of Animal Arts. Before making a career change, I was in the retail world as a retail buyer and planner.
Reviews (10)
Pamela F.
Oct 18, 2021
I made an appointment for my cat to be groomed. I arrived a little early, which is no big deal for 99% of establishments. The groomer was next door at the time (I think at the small animal shelter) and noticed I was waiting outside her door. She proceeds to tell me she wasn't expecting me yet (literally 5 minutes before my appointment) but that it's ok.
We walk inside. She goes on about how this time isn't usually for cats and asked if I saw the fine print on her site about it. When I booked on her website there was nothing that mentioned specific times for cats only, and even if there was, why would you confirm the appointment if the time that I picked is not ok? Weird. This place is like half apartment half grooming salon.
She has two cats of her own just roaming around. There's hair all over the floor, I'm guessing from the night before and/or lack of cleaning properly. Maybe get your own cats out of there so other animals aren't more scared.and how hard is it to sweep a floor? She proceeds to bring me to a basic table covered with random things, to see my cat and talk about what my cat needs done.
She becomes frazzled once she found out my cat pooped in the carrier on the drive over, and now she's not able to do the service in the order she normally does. (Lots of dogs and cats hate the car and carriers and poop. That should be expected) If you're a such a professional you should be able to adjust things as needed. (she didn't even check him yet to see if he had feces on him or not.
Come to find out he actually didn't so she frazzled herself for no reason.) She tells me she's a holistic groomer (no scruffs and no restraints) and if my cat becomes unmanageable she will stop service as she doesn't scruff cats because it can make them angrier (umm.even the vets do that). Whatever you say, lady. We talked about what we will be done, and I leave my cat there expecting her to do her job.
I shrugged that weird stuff at first all off because ehh stuff happens, and maybe she's having an off day, and this woman does have good reviews so, I'll let it slide. Not even 15 minutes later she calls me to come get my cat because he's not handleable. Seriously? My cat has never even given the vets a problem or any person for that matter.
She said she started to brush him and he was growling and hissing (yeah that's what cats do when they aren't happy, not a shock there) so she said she put a cone on him. (I'm sure that pissed him off more, and she'll use a cone but not scruff? Lol) Then she said she tried to continue to brush him out and when she got near the matted hair by his hips he attacked her. (Little red marks on her arm, nothing serious at all) His mats on his hips are so close to his skin you can not brush them out! I've had a vet tell me that in the past.
They need to be buzzed. No wonder he got even more angry, he was in pain. She tried to tell me she sees mats like that all the time and they can be brushed out with certain brushes, and she proceeds to shows me a brush. I literally have the same one at home among 5 other kinds, and that brush she showed me is for undercoats, not removing mats, but nice try!
After calling her out on her bs, and telling her I do brush him and wipe him almost daily, she gets a snarky attitude and asks me well then why is he in this condition? The cat is dirty because he doesn't clean himself at all, and he likes to roll around in corners of my unfinished basement. I really do try to keep up, but brushes and wipes will only remove hair and top layer dirt and oil, not undercoat dirt and oil, and not mats either.
She recommends more brushing and waterless shampoo. Lol! I get my cat back and pay her $53 (deposit fee with tax)-- which I will be disputing with my bank because literally all she did was brush him. He was panting like crazy the entire way home. That doesn't even happen to him when he goes to the vet! Avoid this place especially if you have a cat.
Maybe if holistic ways actually worked there would be more holistic things out there. Ugh. What a waste of time and unnecessary aggravation for my cat and myself. I will be bringing him to the vet, which will be way more expensive, but at least they will get the job done.
We walk inside. She goes on about how this time isn't usually for cats and asked if I saw the fine print on her site about it. When I booked on her website there was nothing that mentioned specific times for cats only, and even if there was, why would you confirm the appointment if the time that I picked is not ok? Weird. This place is like half apartment half grooming salon.
She has two cats of her own just roaming around. There's hair all over the floor, I'm guessing from the night before and/or lack of cleaning properly. Maybe get your own cats out of there so other animals aren't more scared.and how hard is it to sweep a floor? She proceeds to bring me to a basic table covered with random things, to see my cat and talk about what my cat needs done.
She becomes frazzled once she found out my cat pooped in the carrier on the drive over, and now she's not able to do the service in the order she normally does. (Lots of dogs and cats hate the car and carriers and poop. That should be expected) If you're a such a professional you should be able to adjust things as needed. (she didn't even check him yet to see if he had feces on him or not.
Come to find out he actually didn't so she frazzled herself for no reason.) She tells me she's a holistic groomer (no scruffs and no restraints) and if my cat becomes unmanageable she will stop service as she doesn't scruff cats because it can make them angrier (umm.even the vets do that). Whatever you say, lady. We talked about what we will be done, and I leave my cat there expecting her to do her job.
I shrugged that weird stuff at first all off because ehh stuff happens, and maybe she's having an off day, and this woman does have good reviews so, I'll let it slide. Not even 15 minutes later she calls me to come get my cat because he's not handleable. Seriously? My cat has never even given the vets a problem or any person for that matter.
She said she started to brush him and he was growling and hissing (yeah that's what cats do when they aren't happy, not a shock there) so she said she put a cone on him. (I'm sure that pissed him off more, and she'll use a cone but not scruff? Lol) Then she said she tried to continue to brush him out and when she got near the matted hair by his hips he attacked her. (Little red marks on her arm, nothing serious at all) His mats on his hips are so close to his skin you can not brush them out! I've had a vet tell me that in the past.
They need to be buzzed. No wonder he got even more angry, he was in pain. She tried to tell me she sees mats like that all the time and they can be brushed out with certain brushes, and she proceeds to shows me a brush. I literally have the same one at home among 5 other kinds, and that brush she showed me is for undercoats, not removing mats, but nice try!
After calling her out on her bs, and telling her I do brush him and wipe him almost daily, she gets a snarky attitude and asks me well then why is he in this condition? The cat is dirty because he doesn't clean himself at all, and he likes to roll around in corners of my unfinished basement. I really do try to keep up, but brushes and wipes will only remove hair and top layer dirt and oil, not undercoat dirt and oil, and not mats either.
She recommends more brushing and waterless shampoo. Lol! I get my cat back and pay her $53 (deposit fee with tax)-- which I will be disputing with my bank because literally all she did was brush him. He was panting like crazy the entire way home. That doesn't even happen to him when he goes to the vet! Avoid this place especially if you have a cat.
Maybe if holistic ways actually worked there would be more holistic things out there. Ugh. What a waste of time and unnecessary aggravation for my cat and myself. I will be bringing him to the vet, which will be way more expensive, but at least they will get the job done.
Allison H.
Jun 16, 2020
I have a puli, this is the first time I found someone in the area that knows how to groom this special coat. This was our first visit and I was impressed with the care and time Elaine spent on my boy. He smells great, looks even better and came home relaxed. I am so happy with this grooming experience!
Nick Karoglou
May 01, 2020
Cee H.
Oct 03, 2019
K. M.
Nov 08, 2018
Nancy L.
Sep 09, 2018
Karen F.
May 02, 2018
I drive from Somerville to Colonia to visit Groomingdales with my Marigold because it is well worth the time. I wouldn't trust another groomer to be as caring and kind as Elaine and to do such a great job. It is so comforting to know my baby is not stressed out, but actually is excited to be there! The bows are icing on the cake.
Elias C.
Sep 29, 2017
Lori M.
Mar 17, 2016
Excellent! Because it was late, I stayed and waited for my Pekingese Winnie to get groomed. I heard her whine for a few minutes at some point and that was it! I brought her somewhere else prior and she screamed like someone was beating her! She looks great and will now go here routinely. Very professional and clean and relaxing atmosphere. Top notch!
Francesca D.
Jun 26, 2014
I would recommend this place to anyone! Elaine is wonderful, she is very sweet with the pets and careful. She grooms cats and dogs. My cat, whom is very particular about who she lets near her, let Elaine pet her and hold her right away. Elaine did an excellent job at bathing mu cat and trimming her back area. My cat felt so comfortable that on the ride home she was bathing herself, instead of being terrified from the experience. Also, the place is very clean and tidy and when you walk in it feels very peaceful and calm. Would definitely recommend for your pets grooming needs!
