Civilized Wolf

Dog and cat grooming salon with a free-roaming, low-stress setup and a pet supply boutique in downtown Vancouver, WA.

Open now, closes 6:30 pm

575 W. 8th StVancouver, WA 98660(360) 718-7164

Services

Nails and Add-Ons

What Civilized Wolf says

In their own words, from civilizedwolf.com, read October 9, 2026.

  • Nervous or anxious petsSam specializes in helping anxious pets feel more comfortable through slow introductions, gentle handling, and positive experiences.
  • Calm, low-stress settingWe specialize in thoughtful dog and cat grooming with a free-roaming, low-stress environment, alongside a hand-selected boutique of healthy pet food, natural treats, enrichment toys, and elevated care products.
  • Grooms catsOur professional cat grooming services in Vancouver, WA focus on comfort, patience, and low stress handling while supporting your cat’s overall health and wellbeing.
  • Grooms doodles · Poodle cutsPerfect for poodles, doodles, and anyone who notices the tiny details.

Hours

Monday9:00 am to 6:30 pm
Tuesday9:00 am to 6:30 pm
Wednesday9:00 am to 6:30 pm
Thursday9:00 am to 6:30 pm
Fridaytoday9:00 am to 6:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Sunday10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Good to know

Civilized Wolf is a locally owned grooming salon and pet supply store in downtown Vancouver, owned by Melodi Ramquist and groomer Katelyn Wolfe, who has groomed for more than 13 years.

Dogs and cats are groomed in a free-roaming, low-stress setting with gentle handling. Cat grooming is slow and paced to each cat's boundaries.

New clients fill out the new client form on the website. The shop also carries food, treats, toys and care products.

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Between grooms

The basics for the weeks in between. Picked by PawsRx, not recommended by Civilized Wolf.

  • Slicker brushes

    Slicker brushes

    Curly and doodle coats mat close to the skin. Groomers follow a slicker with a metal comb to check they reached the bottom.

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  • Cat brushes

    Cat brushes

    Long-haired cats mat first behind the ears, under the legs and on the belly. Short, frequent sessions tend to go better than one long one.

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