Pretty Paws & Claws
Dog and cat grooming salon in Sellwood-Moreland, Portland, where independent groomers work by appointment.
Open now, closes 4:00 pm
Services
Prices vary by groomer, as each works independently; most appointments take one to three hours.
Nails and Add-Ons
What Pretty Paws & Claws says
In their own words, from prettypawsandclaws.com, read October 9, 2026.
- Nervous or anxious pets
We work patiently with nervous or reactive pets, but if a pet becomes unsafe to groom, we may need to stop the service.
- Senior pets · Calm, low-stress setting
We take extra time, use gentle handling, and maintain a calm, low-stress environment for older pets.
- Special-needs pets
If your pet has any special needs or specific care requirements, feel free to let us know so we can accommodate them properly.
- Grooms cats
We offer cat grooming by appointment only.
- How long a groom takes
Most appointments take 1-3 hours , depending on your pet’s size, coat condition, and the services needed.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Saturdaytoday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Good to know
Pretty Paws & Claws is a grooming salon where the owner and independent groomers each keep their own book. They groom dogs of every size and breed, as well as cats, and take extra time with senior pets.
Hypoallergenic and medicated shampoos are available on request. Severely matted coats are usually shaved, after a conversation with the owner first.
Pets with fleas cannot be groomed, owners are asked not to stay during the groom, and prompt pickup is expected. Grooming is by appointment only.
Other groomers in Portland
What grooming costs in Portland: a full groom runs $60 to $140, median $105, across the 5 salons that price one.
Every groomer in Portland, with which ones groom cats.
- Full Moon Groom, LLCMobile, serves Portland. Comes to you
- Grooming Arts NorthwestNE Broadway
- Hair of the Dog Wash and GroomNE Alberta St
Between grooms
The basics for the weeks in between. Picked by PawsRx, not recommended by Pretty Paws & Claws.
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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Cat nail clippers
A cat's claws retract, so you press the toe pad gently to bring the claw out before you trim the tip.
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