Editorial ranking
The 6 Best Cat Groomers in Mesa, AZ
Updated · scored against 6 active listings in Mesa
Hand-picked using a transparent rubric — rating weighted by review volume, verification, cat-specialist features, breed-specialty depth, and listing completeness. Paid sponsorship is excluded from the score. See “How we rank” below for the full method.
- #1Santinas Posh Paws Cat GroomingVerified1130 W University Dr Suite 102, Mesa, AZ 852014.9(106 reviews)
A cat grooming business with two locations - one cat-only salon in Mesa and one mixed cat/dog facility in Dewey, focusing on stress-free grooming experiences.
boardingcat_onlyquiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 4.9-star average across 106 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Cat-only — no dogs on premises
- Quiet environment
- #2Sunshine Pet Grooming MesaVerified1130 W University Dr #105, Mesa, AZ 852014.7(308 reviews)
Sunshine Pet Grooming Mesa is a pet grooming business that accepts various payment methods including digital payments and major credit cards.
Why it ranks- 4.7-star average (308 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- #3Furry Friends SalonVerified5235 E Southern Ave Suite D105, Mesa, AZ 852064.6(159 reviews)
A full-service pet grooming salon that provides cageless grooming to reduce stress for pets during their grooming experience.
crate_freeWhy it ranks- 4.6-star average (159 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- #4Broadway GroomingVerified5540 E Broadway Rd UNIT 11, Mesa, AZ 852064.7(118 reviews)
Broadway Grooming is a pet grooming business in Mesa, AZ that services both cats and dogs, offering various grooming services including specialized cuts.
lion_cutWhy it ranks- 4.7-star average (118 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- #5Just GroomingVerified447 E Millett Ave, Mesa, AZ 852044.9(27 reviews)
A general pet grooming business serving both dogs and cats with 25 years of experience, offering full-service grooming with additional charges for specialty work.
boardingdaycarematted_rescueWhy it ranks- 4.9-star average (27 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- #6Trim Time Pet GroomingVerified4446 E University Dr #101, Mesa, AZ 852054.9(43 reviews)
Trim Time Pet Grooming is a pet grooming business with limited information available on their homepage.
Why it ranks- 4.9-star average (43 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
How we rank
Every active cat groomer in Mesa is scored against five signals. The rubric is the same in every city we cover, so the ranking is comparable across markets.
- RatingStar rating weighted by log of review count. A 4.9-star groomer with 800 reviews beats a 5.0-star groomer with 4 reviews.
- VerificationWhether the listing has been independently confirmed by Cat Grooming Directory to actually offer cat grooming.
- Cat-specialist signalsCat-only premises, one-on-one appointments, quiet environment, CFMG certification, Fear Free training, experience with difficult or senior cats.
- Breed depthNumber of named breed specialties on the listing. Long-haired Persians, Maine Coons, Ragdolls etc. each count.
- Listing completenessWhether the listing has a real description and at least one photo. Maintained listings score higher.
Sponsored / paid listings are explicitly excluded from the score calculation. Cat Grooming Directory does sell paid listing tiers, but those affect the badge displayed on a listing card, never the ranking on this page.
Frequently asked questions
How did you rank the best cat groomers in Mesa?
Each groomer in our Mesa directory was scored against an objective rubric covering five signals: average rating weighted by review volume (a 4.9-star groomer with 800 reviews outranks a 5.0-star groomer with 4 reviews), verification status, cat-specialist features like cat-only premises or one-on-one appointments, breed-specialty depth, and listing completeness (description + photo). Paid sponsorship is explicitly excluded from the ranking — sponsored listings show a badge but get no score lift.
How often is the ranking refreshed?
The ranking is recomputed daily from live listing data — when a groomer adds reviews, gets verified, or expands their service set, their score moves automatically. The page itself revalidates daily, so the order you see reflects this week's data.
Are these groomers paying to be listed here?
No. The ranking on this page is editorial — no groomer pays to appear, and paid sponsorship is excluded from the score. Cat Grooming Directory does offer paid listing tiers for groomers, but those affect the badge shown on a listing card, never the ranking position on this page or anywhere else.
What if I don't see my favorite Mesa groomer here?
The top 8 are the highest-scoring of 6 active listings in Mesa. Your favorite groomer might be on the full city directory at /cat-grooming/arizona/mesa — or they might not be listed yet at all. If they aren't, the fastest path is for the groomer to claim or create their Cat Grooming Directory listing.