Although it's not always easy to get a feel for something solely through a website... we're going to try to make it possible for you to learn all about The Pet Groomer!
Learn more about who we are, what our salon offers, how to get to our salon, what services we offer and much more...
Our Team
Karen - The Pet Groomer
Karen has been working with animals for years! She graduated St. Clair College in 1985 as an Animal Health Technician. She spent 11 years working in a clinical setting as a Technician, Groomer and Office Manager. After her years in clinic, Karen decided to pursue new opportunities outside the veterinary industry but her heart quickly called her back to her first love - working with animals!
Since learning to groom in 1985, Karen has been grooming on a part-time basis and took it on full time in February 2008 joining Guelph Animal Hospital in the Groomingdale’s Salon. At Guelph Animal Hospital, Karen showcased her wonderful talent; doing a fantastic job making all the grooming animals gorgeous! Karen grooms all breeds of dogs (large and small), cats and rabbits.
When she’s not working hard as The Pet Groomer, Karen works harder taking care of her small zoo of 14 cats (not including fosters). She loves spending time with them; cuddling, watching their antics and giving tons of scratches for purrs! When she finds free time and a cat-free hand, Karen enjoys tackling home repairs and renovations, relaxing with a Sudoku puzzle and helping her local humane society. She takes great pleasure in raising orphaned kittens and always seems to have a litter or two around her home. Karen loves every minute of it though…even when it includes 2:00 am feedings!
Renata - The Pet Groomer Right Hand Lady
Renata Sauder began working with Karen during her exciting transition to The Pet Groomer in her new location. Renata greatly enjoys working alongside Karen as she learns more every day about the details of professional animal grooming!
Renata worked in the food service industry throughout high school. Upon graduating, she was offered a promotion to become part of the restaurant management team. She maintained her position for 3 years before deciding she wanted to pursue a job that was more oriented around her passion - working with animals.
When not up to her elbows in shampoo suds and dog fur, Renata enjoys being outdoors (especially alongside animals). During the winter she focuses mostly on keeping her Huskies in tip top shape for competing in sprint dog sled races across Ontario. During the summer, while the Huskies are on "vacation", she has more time to spend horseback riding/training, fishing, hiking, camping and even being a decoy for personal protection dogs!
Renata spending some of her free time with her horses in the summer (left) and doing some dog sledding in competition with her Huskies in the winter! (right)
Our Location
The Pet Groomer salon is nestled in a quiet, friendly neighbourhood on Whitelaw Road off of Fife Road and West Acres Drive in Guelph.
Welcome to The Pet Groomer and our new salon location at 538 Whitelaw Road!
Come on into The Pet Groomer salon! Straight down the path takes you right into our fabulous new facility...
We take your pet outside for bathroom breaks whenever they need one. We have a safe, fenced in bathroom area with plush grass for your pet to relieve itself.
Directions
1. Start at Guelph Animal Hospital (Karen's previous location; 110 Gordon Street) and travel Northwest on Gordon towards Wellington Street West/Provincial Route 24 2. Turn left onto Wellington Street West/Provincial Route 24. 3. Turn right onto Fife Road. 4. Turn right onto Whitelaw Road and end at The Pet Groomer, 538 Whitelaw Road.
Our Services
The Pet Groomer grooms all dog breeds (large and small), cats and rabbits. Karen is very familiar with breed standards and grooms your pet exactly the way you would like to see them! If you're looking for the following, The Pet Groomer has you and your pet covered:
Renata spending some of her free time with her horses in the summer (left) and doing some dog sledding in competition with her Huskies in the winter! (right)
Welcome to The Pet Groomer and our new salon location at 538 Whitelaw Road!
Come on into The Pet Groomer salon! Straight down the path takes you right into our fabulous new facility... 
We take your pet outside for bathroom breaks whenever they need one. We have a safe, fenced in bathroom area with plush grass for your pet to relieve itself.