Editorial ranking
The 5 Best Cat Groomers in Tempe, AZ
Updated · scored against 5 active listings in Tempe
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.
- #1South Point Pet SpaVerified216 W Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 852824.8(45 reviews)
South Point Pet Spa is a full-service pet grooming salon in Tempe, AZ that offers professional grooming services for both cats and dogs, emphasizing quality products, certified groomers, and careful attention to pet safety and wellbeing.
matted_rescuedifficult_catscat_onlyWhy it ranks- 4.8-star average (45 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Cat-only — no dogs on premises
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #21840 E Warner Rd #117, Tempe, AZ 852844.7(429 reviews)
A cat grooming business that emphasizes cage-free grooming practices based on their name.
crate_freeone_on_onequiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 4.7-star average (429 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
- Quiet environment
- #3Paws of AttractionVerified3123 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 852824.9(44 reviews)
A general pet grooming salon serving both cats and dogs with bath, haircut, and safe drying services.
Why it ranks- 4.9-star average (44 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- #4Fancy PetsVerified3310 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 852824.6(225 reviews)pet-suppliesWhy it ranks
- 4.6-star average (225 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- #5Zoomin Groomin ScottsdaleVerified689 W Minton Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
A mobile pet grooming service that brings salon-quality care to your driveway, offering one-on-one grooming sessions in state-of-the-art vans for both dogs and cats.
Mobile Groomingone_on_onequiet_environmentcrate_freedifficult_catssenior_specialistWhy it ranks- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
- Quiet environment
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- Senior-cat specialist
How we rank
Every active cat groomer in Tempe 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 Tempe?
Each groomer in our Tempe 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 Tempe groomer here?
The top 8 are the highest-scoring of 5 active listings in Tempe. Your favorite groomer might be on the full city directory at /cat-grooming/arizona/tempe — 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.