University Place Best Pet Grooming

05/24/2026

What an incredible transformation. This is Nala and the grooming was done by Katie.

05/23/2026

This Miss Fancy pants is Stormi. She was groomed and designed by Desiree. Check out our web page at upbestpet.com to see our June specials.

05/04/2026

☀️ Warmer days are here—and that means it’s time for fresh haircuts & de-shedding!

Keep your pet cool, clean, and comfortable with expert grooming & precision haircuts ✂️🐾

🕒 Hours: Tuesday–Saturday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

📞 Call 253-566-9286 ext. 0 to leave a voicemail with your pet’s grooming needs—our team will get back to you during business hours to get you scheduled.

Appointments fill FAST this season—book now before spots are gone!

04/14/2026

The Dedicated Groomer...

The door chimes and you don’t even look up—you already know.
Another “just a trim.”
You smile anyway. “Hi! Who do we have today?”
But inside, you’ve already clocked it: the matted ears, the nails that click like tap shoes, the look of a dog who hasn’t seen a brush since… last summer? Maybe?
“Don’t cut him too short,” they say.
Of course. Never too short. Just… somehow remove six months of neglect without changing anything.
You nod like a magician about to perform the impossible.
Ten minutes later, you’re wearing half the dog.
Fur in your hair.
Fur in your mouth.
Fur in places you’re not going to talk about.
The dog?
Thrashing like you’re personally ruining his entire life.
You whisper, “We’re in this together,” while gently wrestling a paw that has clearly never been touched by human hands before today.
An hour in.
You’ve negotiated with a creature who doesn’t speak your language, avoided being nipped twice, and somehow convinced him the dryer is not, in fact, a portal to the underworld.
You step back.
And there it is.
A transformation.
A glow-up worthy of a before-and-after post that people will double-tap without ever understanding what it cost you.
The owner returns.
“Oh wow! He looks so good!”
Pause.
“…But next time, can you keep him a little fluffier?”
You blink.
Smile.
“Of course.”
They leave.
You look down at yourself—covered in fur, arms sore, back aching, scissors still in hand.
The next dog is already waiting.
You take a breath.
Sweep the floor.
And as the door chimes again, you smile like you didn’t just fight a tiny, adorable hurricane.
Because this isn’t just grooming.
It’s patience.
It’s chaos.
It’s love… covered in fur.
And somehow—
You wouldn’t trade it for anything.

03/29/2026

Desiree has been with University place best pet grooming for nearly a year. She came to us as an experienced groomer of 17 years. She is available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and limited Saturdays. Call to book your appointment at (253) 566-9286 Ext 5

03/27/2026

Katie is an University Place Best Pet Grooming original groomer from back in the day. She has recently rejoined our team.
Katie is available Wednesday, Thursday,Fridays and Saturdays. Call to book your appointment at (253)566-9286 EXT 3

03/27/2026

Shailie is now available. Following a brief absence, Shailie is ready to resume grooming services on both Dogs and Cats. You can reach her on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturdays at (253)566-9286 EXT 2.

03/03/2026

02/19/2026

Need an appointment ASAP or looking for a new groomer. We are here for you.
Call (253) 566-9286 ext. #0

02/18/2026

Happy 11th Anniversary to my Ride or Die. Earl love you to the Moon.