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Introducing Your Pet's New Favorite Groomer!

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Hi, I'm Christina!

Through my experiences with Barlee and so many dogs like him, I learned that grooming should be low-stress and centered on comfort and care. I’ve practiced that gentle approach since 2011, and in 2023 I opened Barlee’s Pet Spa to offer truly one-on-one grooming in a quiet private suite where I take it slow, use praise, and honor each animal’s pace. I especially love helping seniors, special-needs pets, and cats feel safe and proud after their groom. If you’re seeking one-on-one grooming with care, I’d be honored to welcome your pet.

Christina's Resume

  • Shelter background: Arizona Humane Society; ~3 years kennel tech at Maricopa Animal Care & Control; fostered many pets.

  • Grooming since 2011 (advanced from bather to groomer).

  • Specialty: rescued pets, cats, seniors, puppies, and pets with behavioral/medical needs. 

  • Experience across settings: home studio, small salons, veterinary hospital. 

  • Founder/Owner: Barlee’s Pet Spa (May 2023) — low-stress, one-on-one grooming.

My Journey to Pet Grooming

 

I grew up finding calm connections with animals—from my grandpa’s poodle mix, Pookie, to weekends surrounded by my grandma’s rescue crew. After moving to Arizona, I begged for a dog of my own; caring for our Lab, Beau, sparked a lifelong curiosity about animal well-being.

At 18, I joined the Arizona Humane Society as an Animal Adoption Counselor, learning to support pets and people in high-stress moments. I later spent nearly three years as a kennel technician at Maricopa Animal Care & Control, handling and fostering thousands of dogs and cats.

In 2011, I took an entry-level bather role at a mom-and-pop salon and quickly trained as a groomer. My rescue background made me especially comfortable with cats, seniors, special-needs, and behaviorally sensitive pets. Since then, I’ve groomed in home studios, small salons, and a veterinary hospital.

In May 2023, I opened Barlee’s Pet Spa to offer thoughtful, one-on-one grooming—gentle, unhurried, and tailored to each pet.

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