Pampering Your Furry Loved Ones!

About Us

Paws & Effect Groom and Spa is owned by Melissa Ripple and Natalie Hedberg. We have over 20 years in the customer service industry working with people. We decided we wanted to spend the next 20 years working with our furry friends!

Why choose Paws & Effect Groom and Spa?

Our mission is to provide a relaxed, comfortable and stress-free experience for your pet. We prefer quality over quantity. This is why we do not ‘Squeeze another one in’. We will not promise you your pet will be ready in an hour. Our process includes several steps which we refuse to rush. Our goal is to give you back a pet that is happy and relaxed.

We also guarantee our grooms. If you are unsatisfied, let us know within 48 hours and we will do what we can to make it right. (short of putting hair back on the dog!)

If our mission is the same as your needs, Paws & Effect is the right choice!

Thank you,

Melissa & Natalie

& Boatswain

We subscribe to the highest industry standards in the care and grooming of your pet. Each of our staff undergoes special training before they begin their job. We have an ongoing concern for the humane treatment of all pets. Both Natalie & Melissa graduated from the Florida Institute of Animal Arts School of Dog Grooming.

With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy working with us. Please take a moment and peruse our services. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us.

Natalie, Melissa, Rachel and Valerie are all:

Natalie with Teddy, a Shih Tzu. Natalie is owned by a Miniature Schnauzer, Aussie Mix, and a Black Shepherd mix. Natalie graduated from the Florida Institute of Animal Arts as a Pet Stylist. Natalie grew up in Brooklyn, NY with several dogs. As her blood grew thicker from the cold, she decide a move to Florida was needed! (by way of Virginia)

Melissa with Murphy, a Wire Fox Terrier, at the Orlando Dog Grooming Show. Melissa is owned by a Miniature Schnauzer, Chow Chow, Pit Bull, a Beagle/Pekingese/Corgi mix, and a Bernese Mountain Dog/Pit Mix. Plus, a Persian who reigns over them all. Melissa graduated from the Institute of Animal Arts as a Pet Stylist. Melissa grew up a Navy Brat and has lived all over the world. (mostly warm climates) Born in Jacksonville, Florida, she decided after 20 years in Northern Virginia (Brrrr!) to head back home. She has only lived (if you can call it that) 2 days without a dog or cat in her life. She has owned Miniature Schnauzers since she was able to walk and groomed them since she was 14. She is finally doing what makes her happy.

We would like to introduce Rachel, our bather (who also doubles as greeter, organizer and a lot more!). She work for a Grooming Shop in Cherry Hill, New Jersey before moving to Florida. She is owned by Kitana, a very sweet Pit Bull, who frequently joins us in the shop.

And with Rachel, is Sven, a Newfoundland.

And Valerie, our groomer, a graduate of Florida Institute of Animal Arts. She worked for a local veterinarian for three years. Valerie has 2 dogs, a Dixie, a Dachshund and Lady, a Lab mix.