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Pooches Pets N Pals Mobile Grooming

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🐾 Pooches Pets N Pals Mobile Medical Grooming Now accepting a limited number of new clients I am not your average groomer—I am a mobile medical and comfort groomer. I specialize in pets that most groomers cannot safely handle: • Aggressive or reactive • High anxiety or fearful • Geriatric and hospice/dignity care pets • Medically complex conditions • Severe skin and coat disorders I also work with cats and small animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets), using a low-stress, medically aware approach tailored to fragile and sensitive species. 🚐 I come to you in a fully equipped mobile salon, providing a quiet, one-on-one, stress-free environment—no cages, no busy shops, no added anxiety. These cases come first. If I have availability beyond that, I may accept well-behaved pets—but my priority will always be the ones who truly need specialized, compassionate care. ⸻ ✨ Why Clients Choose Me With 25+ years in animal welfare, my background includes: • Veterinary support & medical grooming • Animal control & shelter medicine • Holistic nutrition & acupressure • Advanced behavioral handling I don’t just groom—I monitor, adjust, and advocate for your pet in real time based on their physical and emotional condition. ⸻ 🌿 Holistic Therapeutic Services (HolistiPup™) Targeted support for arthritis, inflammation, anxiety, mobility issues, post-op recovery, hospice comfort, and chronic skin conditions: • Cold Laser Therapy – Reduces inflammation, supports healing, relieves pain • Cryotherapy – Helps swelling, joint discomfort, and acute inflammation • Infrared Heat Therapy – Improves circulation, eases stiffness, relaxes muscles • Electric Acupressure Stimulation – Supports pain relief, nerve response, and calming • Gua Sha Massage – Promotes circulation, releases tension, supports recovery • Therapeutic Roller Ball Massage – Gentle stimulation for comfort and muscle relaxation • Ionized Bathing Therapy – Deep cleans to remove buildup, bacteria, and toxins • pH & Acidic Rinses – Restores skin barrier; helps yeast, bacteria, and irritation • Flea/Tick Infestation Support – Thorough, safe treatment for difficult cases • Advanced Skin Therapy – Supports dermatitis, mange, allergies, fungal and bacterial conditions All services can be added to grooming or booked as focused wellness sessions. ⸻ 💛 Additional Services • Hospice & dignity grooming care (comfort-focused, gentle, end-of-life support) • Whelping & neonatal support • Pet sitting & specialized care visits • Holistic nutrition guidance • Vet transport assistance • Yard cleanup (Paw Potty Patrol) ⸻ ⚠️ Policies (Please Read Before Booking) • 72–24 hour cancellation: 50% of services booked • Same-day cancellation: 75% • No-show or if I’ve already left: 100% • Credit card required on file • Up-to-date rabies vaccination required (dogs & cats) • Grooming will be stopped if your pet shows stress, pain, or medical concern • Cases requiring sedation will be referred to a veterinarian ⸻ 🐶 A Note From Me I built this business for the pets that get turned away, rushed, or misunderstood. I will never force a groom. I will never push a pet past their limits—especially those in their senior or final stages of life. Your pet’s comfort, dignity, and trust come first—always. ⸻ 💚 Community Impact Every appointment helps support grooming for rescues, low-income families, veterans, and pets in need. ⸻ If your pet needs patience, experience, and compassionate, specialized care—you’re in the right place.
Overview

Hired 49 times

Serves Hampstead, MD

Background checked

1 employee

5 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Credit card.

Services offered
Dog size
Dog coat type

Smooth, skin-like coat

Wavy or curly coat

Silky coat with fine hair

Wiry, bristly coat

Extra grooming services

Dematting

De-shedding treatment

Flea or tick treatment

Gland expression

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.

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Lisa V.

Jan 25, 2024

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Details: Extra small (1 - 15 lbs) • Silky coat with fine hair • 1 - 2 years old • 0 - 2 months ago • Mobile grooming in home • Yes, 1 additional dog

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Dog Grooming
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Connie R.

Dec 9, 2024

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Kara is a very talented person. Her love of animals shines through. My little girl is almost 15 years old and is happy to see Kara come to take care of her. The convenience of her coming to my home is worth every penny. I love my little dog with all my heart and am glad that I have Kara to take care of her

Details: Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Silky coat with fine hair • 10 years or older • 2 - 4 months ago • No location preference • No additional dogs

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Tootsie and you are very close to my heart. I will be praying for you and will take care of her as always Just a ? Would you family try to arrange a visit w tootsie while you are in hospital? Mb I can sneak her in lol
Dog Grooming
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Skye D.

Oct 27, 2024

Such a GREAT AMAZING FANTASTIC groomer!! Kara worked miracles on my pitbull (: he suffers from allergies, he was so bad he's got clumps of hair coming out, huge flakes of skin just from petting him!!!she's very well educated, knowledgeable, friendly, professional!. Her prices are really affordable and she's generous. Your dog gets a toy after and a goodie bag with cute stuff )don't wanna ruin any surprises lol. I HIGHLY recommend her for any grooming and especially for animals with allergies or sensitive skin. Also she got his ears done and did another beyond fantastic job!'!
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Ty Skye hope the big ol love bug is well If you need a follow up I’m here
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Debbie V.

Oct 22, 2024

Working with Kara and Pooches Pets and Pals has been a game changer ! The Theraclean treatment has done SO much good for my dog Angel. She has Cushings with a lot of skin issues, some from the Cushings and some from allergies. She would lick and bite at herself constantly, as well as having a stinky odor on her skin that none of us liked and that would drive our two male dogs crazy! They would follow her around everywhere trying to lick her and figure out what the odor is. Every few months she would have to take antibiotics for the infections that would set into her raw, irritated skin. Then I found Theraclean and Pooches Pets N Pals. Kara (owner and head groomer) is so patient and caring, and she goes above and beyond to care for animals. She even shifted around her busy schedule to fit my girl in because her skin was so bad. We all noticed an improvement after the first Theraclean treatment. Angel didn't lick herself at all and rested really well that night. She has completed the full 6 treatment schedule now and she is a whole new dog! No more red, itchy, or scabbed areas on her anywhere, her stinky odor is gone, the boys are leaving her alone, and she isn't licking, biting or scratching herself at all! No more miserable, itchy, restless nights! I couldn't be happier with how well the Theraclean treatments have worked and how wonderful it has been ro work with Kara and Pooches Pets and Pals. She also groomed my doodle Chester. He doesn't like going in the car and was increasingly fearful going for grooming. Kara comes to my house, and Chester went right into her grooming trailer and came out a happy groomed boy! He even got a new toy - a ball! Both Angel and Chester highly recommend!
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Ty Debbie for entrusting me w your fur babies If angel starts breaking out again or you see inflammation call me so we can keep her out of the vets w more money in your provket She is going to need occasional follow up treatments bc cushings is life long. I may not be able to cure cushings but I can eliminate the symptoms Inflation Oily and flakey skin Oozing sores Infections Oder Itchiness and more!
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Sarah S.

Aug 28, 2024

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She really cares about my dog and does everything to ensure a smooth and thorough grooming session.

Details: Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Thick, fluffy double-coat • 10 years or older • Anxiety • 6 - 12 months ago • De-shedding treatment • Gland expression • Mobile grooming in special vehicle • No additional dogs

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I look forward to our next session. I truly love each and every one of my clients, welcome to the forever family of Pooches Pets n Pals
Dog Grooming
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Kara Ann Gibson

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