Editorial ranking
The 7 Best Cat Groomers in Spokane, WA
Updated · scored against 7 active listings in Spokane
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.
- #1Spokane Cat ClinicVerified2704 W Northwest Blvd, Spokane, WA 992054.7(352 reviews)
A Fear Free certified veterinary clinic that exclusively serves cats, offering veterinary care, grooming, and boarding services in a low-stress environment.
boardingveterinarypet-sittingcat_onlyquiet_environmentfear_freeWhy it ranks- 4.7-star average (352 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Cat-only — no dogs on premises
- Fear-Free / low-stress handling
- Quiet environment
- #24120 N Cincinnati St, Spokane, WA 992074.9(63 reviews)
A mobile cat-only grooming service in Spokane that specializes in handling cats with different personalities and offers various grooming services including lion cuts.
Mobile Groomingcat_onlylion_cutdifficult_catsmatted_rescueWhy it ranks- 4.9-star average across 63 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Cat-only — no dogs on premises
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #3Spokane Paw Prints GroomingVerified18 E Heroy Ave Suite A, Spokane, WA 992074.7(463 reviews)
A pet grooming service that handles both cats and dogs, offering specialized cuts and matting solutions with experienced groomers.
lion_cutmatted_rescuedifficult_catsWhy it ranks- 4.7-star average (463 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #4River City GroomingVerified1514 E Francis Ave, Spokane, WA 992084.8(227 reviews)
A general pet grooming business serving dogs, cats, and other small animals since 2020, focusing on quality care and customer satisfaction.
quiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 4.8-star average across 227 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
- #51424 S Bernard St, Spokane, WA 992035.0(3 reviews)
The provided content appears to be generic software marketing material for GlossGenius business management platform, not content about Posh Paws cat grooming business.
lion_cutmatted_rescuedifficult_catsone_on_oneWhy it ranks- 5.0-star average (3 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #6ModernAve Pet ParlorVerified8931 N Indian Trail Rd, Spokane, WA 992084.6(83 reviews)
No content was provided to analyze for ModernAve Pet Parlor.
Why it ranks- 4.6-star average (83 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- #7That Grooming PlaceVerified1000 E Wabash Ave, Spokane, WA 992075.0(8 reviews)
A pet grooming business with over 18 years of experience offering grooming and deshedding services for all sizes and breeds, emphasizing patient and gentle care.
difficult_catsWhy it ranks- 5.0-star average (8 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
How we rank
Every active cat groomer in Spokane 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 Spokane?
Each groomer in our Spokane 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 Spokane groomer here?
The top 8 are the highest-scoring of 7 active listings in Spokane. Your favorite groomer might be on the full city directory at /cat-grooming/washington/spokane — 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.