Editorial ranking
The 8 Best Cat Groomers in Portland, OR
Updated · scored against 12 active listings in Portland
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.
- #15528 SE Powell Blvd Ste A, Portland, OR 972065.0(272 reviews)
A cat-only grooming and care facility specializing in senior cats, severe matting restoration, and TANDEM Cat grooming methodology with somatic care services.
cat_onlysenior_specialistmatted_rescuequiet_environmentdifficult_catslion_cutlicensed_insuredWhy it ranks- 5.0-star average across 272 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Cat-only — no dogs on premises
- Quiet environment
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #22036 SE Tacoma St, Portland, OR 972024.7(140 reviews)
A comprehensive cat-only facility offering specialized grooming, boarding, and wellness services including senior cat care and severe matting restoration.
boardingcat_onlysenior_specialistmatted_rescuequiet_environmentdifficult_catslion_cutlicensed_insuredWhy it ranks- 4.7-star average (140 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Cat-only — no dogs on premises
- Quiet environment
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #35244 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 972134.8(135 reviews)
Meowhaus is a cat-only boarding and day spa facility that has been serving Portland for over 17 years, offering cage-free suites with aviary views and grooming services.
boardingcat_onlycrate_freelion_cutquiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 4.8-star average across 135 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Cat-only — no dogs on premises
- Quiet environment
- #46025 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 972134.8(39 reviews)
A cat-only boarding facility and day spa in Portland offering cage-free private suites with aviary views and grooming services including lion cuts and mat removal.
boardingpet-sittingcat_onlycrate_freelion_cutmatted_rescuequiet_environmentsenior_specialistWhy it ranks- 4.8-star average (39 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Cat-only — no dogs on premises
- Quiet environment
- Senior-cat specialist
- #5Portland Cat GroomingVerified7331 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 972134.9(53 reviews)
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cat_onlyone_on_onequiet_environmentdifficult_catsmatted_rescuelion_cutWhy it ranks- 4.9-star average across 53 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Cat-only — no dogs on premises
- One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
- Quiet environment
- #6Cat & Dog Hospital of PortlandVerified8065 SE 13th Ave, Portland, OR 972024.7(174 reviews)
Cat & Dog Hospital of Portland is a veterinary hospital that offers cat grooming services as part of their comprehensive veterinary care, with a focus on being cat-friendly.
boardingveterinarypet-suppliessenior_specialistquiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 4.7-star average (174 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
- Senior-cat specialist
- #7Vanity Fur Pet GroomingVerified410 SE Ash St, Portland, OR 972144.8(67 reviews)
Vanity Fur Pet Grooming is a professional pet grooming service in Portland that offers comprehensive grooming services for pets with a focus on safe, comfortable experiences.
nail_capsquiet_environmentdifficult_catsWhy it ranks- 4.8-star average across 67 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #8Ohana GroomingVerifiedLocated in ActivSpace on Raleigh, 1722 NW Raleigh St #117, Portland, OR 972094.9(33 reviews)
A pet grooming business established in 2024 offering one-on-one attention in a stress-free, kennel-free environment with experience handling anxious and difficult pets.
one_on_onecrate_freedifficult_catsquiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 4.9-star average (33 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
- Quiet environment
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
How we rank
Every active cat groomer in Portland 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 Portland?
Each groomer in our Portland 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 Portland groomer here?
The top 8 are the highest-scoring of 12 active listings in Portland. Your favorite groomer might be on the full city directory at /cat-grooming/oregon/portland — 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.