About Moggsy MAlone

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The gorgeous “Big Bruce” came into my life in late 2021.  He’s a chocolate coloured British Shorthair with the most spectacular golden orange eyes.  As a rescue, I had little history of his past, but I knew that he didn’t have a great start in life.  Although I’d had cats when I was a child, this was my first foray into the world of “cat-parenting”.  And, like you, I wanted to be able to care for him in the best possible way.

Being the novice cat parent that I was, I trawled the internet for advice and guidance on food, litter trays, toys…… the list went on!  And of course, how to groom him. Surprisingly, there isn’t an awful lot of good quality guidance on how to properly groom a cat. So, what to do?  I decided to take a locally run short course on how to groom my cat.

After my initial few days of training, I was hooked.  I opted to extend my studies and completed a Level 3 Diploma in Cat Grooming & Salon Management by iPET Network (regulated by Ofqual).   During the training I gained lots of experience of grooming many cats, both in a salon setting and a mobile setting - all with different temperaments and with different needs.  It became clear to me that there are many cats with loving guardians that need help keeping on top of a grooming schedule - whether that’s nail clipping, a thorough brush through, knot removal or a complete shave down.  By early 2024 I set up Moggsy Malone mobile cat grooming so that I can help cats and their guardians locally in the comfort of their own home.

I focus and specialise in grooming cats, so there are no alarming doggy smells. 

Using specialist feline friendly products, I groom at your cat's own pace to ensure they are as relaxed as possible. I treat all my customers cats as I would my own – they are the most precious things to us! You will find that my work ethos is to achieve the best possible results whilst always keeping the cat's wellbeing at the forefront of everything I do.  And I always try to end a groom on a positive note with your cat.

I work holistically, within the limits and tolerance of each individual cat.  I do not use force, scruff or otherwise “restrain” your cat.  I might use a towel as a barrier or Elizabethan collar to protect myself from being bitten.  So, during a grooming session you will hear me chat quietly to your cat, giving them plenty of reassurance and breaks so that they remain as comfortable and as calm as possible.

But most important of all, I take my time and do not rush – working WITH your cat not against it, making it a far more enjoyable experience for you, your cat and safer too for me.

I have been trained in different handling techniques to keep your cat (and myself) safe and I have undertaken cat first aid training as part of my studies.