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The 7 Best Cat Groomers in Fort Wayne, IN

Updated · scored against 7 active listings in Fort Wayne

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.

  1. #1
    Pawpa's Pets cat grooming in Fort Wayne
    Pawpa's PetsVerified
    3704 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
    5.0
    (43 reviews)

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    Why it ranks
    • 5.0-star average (43 reviews)
    • Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
    • One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
    • Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
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  2. #2
    Richlene Kennels cat grooming in Fort Wayne
    Richlene KennelsVerified
    4336 Bass Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
    4.7
    (107 reviews)

    Richlene Kennels is a pet boarding and grooming facility serving both cats and dogs, established since 1967, offering gentle grooming services including wash, blow dry, nail trims and haircuts.

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    Why it ranks
    • 4.7-star average (107 reviews)
    • Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
    • Quiet environment
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  3. #3
    D'tails Pet Salon cat grooming in Fort Wayne
    D'tails Pet SalonVerified
    626 E Wayne St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
    5.0
    (31 reviews)

    A full-service pet grooming salon serving both dogs and cats with individualized care, safety protocols, and comprehensive grooming services including bathing, trimming, nail care, and specialty treatments.

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    Why it ranks
    • 5.0-star average (31 reviews)
    • Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
    • Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
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  4. #4
    Kandikutz Salon and Spa cat grooming in Fort Wayne
    Kandikutz Salon and SpaVerified
    3213 N Anthony Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
    4.8
    (63 reviews)

    A pet grooming salon with over 18 years of experience offering bath and brush services, full grooming, creative grooming with pet-safe coloring, and various add-on services like nail trimming and teeth brushing.

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    Why it ranks
    • 4.8-star average across 63 reviews
    • Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
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  5. #5
    Pink Poodle Pet Spa & Boutique The cat grooming in Fort Wayne
    Pink Poodle Pet Spa & Boutique TheVerified
    6244 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
    4.6
    (80 reviews)

    The Pink Poodle Pet Spa & Boutique is a full-service pet grooming business serving both cats and dogs in Fort Wayne, offering grooming packages, social events, and pet boutique shopping since 2008.

    Why it ranks
    • 4.6-star average (80 reviews)
    • Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
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  6. #6
    A Classical Touch cat grooming in Fort Wayne
    A Classical TouchVerified
    2418 Getz Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
    4.4
    (87 reviews)

    A Classical Touch is a pet grooming business that services both dogs and cats, offering grooming services and pet boarding with individual rooms in a temperature-controlled environment.

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    Why it ranks
    • Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
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  7. #7
    Wayndale Pet Grooming Inc cat grooming in Fort Wayne
    Wayndale Pet Grooming IncVerified
    2715 Lower Huntington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809
    4.5
    (78 reviews)

    Waynedale Grooming Salon Inc is a general pet grooming business with over 40 years of experience, offering therapeutic baths using all-natural products and handling pets of all breeds.

    Why it ranks
    • 4.5-star average (78 reviews)
    • Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
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How we rank

Every active cat groomer in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne?
Each groomer in our Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne groomer here?
The top 8 are the highest-scoring of 7 active listings in Fort Wayne. Your favorite groomer might be on the full city directory at /cat-grooming/indiana/fort-wayne — 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.