Came in on a Friday night. The hours are amazing to be open from 10AM-10PM. The owners are very kind and passionate about grooming kitties! This is my second visit and my 17 year old fragile cat has been treated with great care both visits. We came for the grooming to help get rid of stubborn fleas and get her nails cut. Very pleased with the service that was provided. Will be returning again. Thank you so much Catastrophe read more

The groomer was very kind and caring about the cats he grooms. I can tell he's very passionate about his job and he puts a lot of work into his business and work. He removed my cats matted fur with restraint or sedation like he advertises. He also teaches you how to give cats bath. The place he grooms in is very creative and fun. read more

Outstanding!!! My cat never was stressed out. She is an older long hair and was full of mats. She arrived home and was running around the house, playing and jumping. I will bring my other two cats next. I highly recommend this shop. They are caring and do excellent work. read more

Just had our first visit. Our girl is a senior and doesn't like being around strangers or being touched. She was a bit hesitant, it all considered, it was a very positive experience. Our girl was in very safe, caring hands. I know she knew she was in a very caring environment. I am so happy to have found Catastrophe. You just know when you are in caring hands of people who truly care. Not everyone speaks cat. Cat people can read and give the kind of care to your little babies that they need and deserve. Thank you so much Steve & Dee !! You are both AMAZING!! read more

My cat is 4 years old and never been groomed, he doesn't like baths, getting comb and forget about clipping his nails BUT Steve got this all done! He worked with my cat's time, he never rushed the process, start to finish he explains what he is about to do which is very helpful for a nervous catmom like me. Steve and Devin are friendly and professional, prompt response to all my questions, we video chat to see the process, so gentle in handling my cat. We'll sure be back! read more

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Took my 11month old cat Jethro here on Saturday, I think I was more worried than he was. Usually he is very spicy when it comes to grooming but they handled him wonderfully. They were very informative and gentle. They took their time and let him decompress between things which I think really helped. Probably the most behaved I've seen my cat with grooming ever. The only downside for me and that late Saturday evening close to 1130 pm I noticed he was licking and biting himself, it turned out that he had a mild allergic reaction to I'm guessing one of the products used. I was able to take him to the VCA next me and him what he needed to help with the hives and itchiness. I would still 100% recommend going here, there's never really a way to know if a product will or won't work for your cat, same with foods. It's all trial and error. And they truly know what they are doing and care about your animals. I would love to be able yo continue to go here and even though I can't because we don't know what product bothered him I still think everyone should try this place!! Again thank you so much for taking your time with my little baby! read more

Catastrophe Cat Grooming - He's okay! Just tired! But also very clean and smells great!! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Berkeley, California

Mr. Cat needed a good grooming and Steve & Devin did a fabulous job. We are very happy (Mr. Cat maybe less so--but he's pretty chill now) and will definitely use again. Cat lovers do a great job! read more

Cat Owners I would recommend going here, they took care of my cat Rollie very well and it was my first time going here too. They're amazing people as well plus gave me tips on taking care of my cat's hair since its my first time owning a cat. read more

I can't believe it's been over a year! My first review was from when the owners were starting out in their garage and now they have a little store in Downtown Livermore next to some Islamic center in the same parking lot as Mr. Pickles. They are still doing construction and getting the place together but it's great to see they are growing! They don't have a sign up yet but are still taking appointments. Now, they have a bigger, more private place for the cats. I don't like dropping my cat off to a groomer who grooms both cats and dogs. I believe groomers should pick one and specialize in that because both dogs and cats have different needs and require a different approach when getting groomed. They are still the only cat grooming place I've found in the Bay Area and they are GOOD. I tried Petsmart as you may have noticed in my first review a few times because it was convenient and cheap. However, I hated that my cat was being groomed by a bratty little teen who couldn't cut her nails right. I also didn't like how they mixed both cats and dogs together in their grooming room, leaving my cat traumatized for the rest of the day. Petsmart should be smarter with their grooming division. I tried Bonamigo 2-3 times. This was a mobile cat grooming service. It was convenient because they came to my house and cleaned up my cat. They were also taking private appointments. They were good until they opened up their service to dogs. They ended up hurting a dog and closed down. Probably got hit with a lawsuit from the owner. Can't blame them. I have nothing against dogs. In fact, I was actually a dog person before my cat came along in April of 2021 at 2-3 weeks old. My dad found her and her brother stuck in a wall while he was at work. Someone adopted her brother and this little rodent was left still scurrying through the walls - hungry, lonely, and scared. :( Every time my dad tried to rescue her, she thought they were playing tag. Lol. Anyways, my cat was so quiet when we drove back to Fremont. She is clean and her nails are all clipped. She's been happy since. I ran some errands once my cat got comfortable with Devin. I went to target and got a cup of chai from The Press down the street. I'll be coming back every 4-6 months now. I won't be trying any other cat grooming business. They have a customer for life. I understand the stigma that cats don't need to be groomed because they clean themselves. Yes, with their spit. My cat also plays outside. Her nails hurt me when we play. Sometimes, she feels fatigue and dirty. I can tell from her body language. She gets excited and playful after a shower. Grooming your cat is worth it and it plays a huge part in their overall health and well-being. read more

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Great first-time experience getting my cat groomed! I had put out a request on yelp at 10 PM at night, and Steve was quick to respond. I actually got in that next day! You can tell that it's not just about your cat getting groomed, but Steve also wants to create a relationship with your cat so that it becomes more comfortable for your cat when you come in again. So like in the previous reviews, he really does listen to how your cat is responding and won't push it! He is very informative and provides you with tips for when you wash your cat at home! Overall great experience, and even though it was a 30-minute commute for me, I will be bringing Bobo (my cat) back! Thank you, Steve and Devin! read more

Catastrophe Cat Grooming - Pet Groomers Near Me - Berkeley, California

What I just witnessed Steve do with my two cats was truly amazing! Both cats were in real need of their nails being trimmed, with a number of the nails on my blind 18.5 year furr baby Charcoal imbedded into her paws. She's a sweet girl, but can be fierce when upset. My boy Polar Bear was a ruffian stray just three years ago and though now he's just a big ole happy house cat, I'm positive no one's trimmed his nails before and he's only been held by a handful of people. Yet Steve came to my house the same day I reached out and with incredible finesse and genuine care for my cats he successfully trimmed all their nails without any difficulty. Well, Polar Bear howled like a threatening psycho-cat in protest to his nails being trimmed, but Steve persisted with ease and calm and got the job done. I'm seriously blown away, though I knew he was the right person for this challenge when I watched his pet grooming videos on Instagram. My cats and family are grateful for Steve's skilled handiwork! read more

Devin is awesome! As a new cat mom is taking care of a little kitty thing is new to me. Devin was wonderful and showed me how to take care of him. I even got to watch on Instagram as she blow dried him. He was so relaxed on the way home. He fell asleep. Worth every penny. read more

Wow!! I have a 17 year old cat who doesn't really like anyone and let me tell you she was comfortable super super fast!! He made Zoey feel comfortable and helped her with her mats that I just couldn't get!! I would DEFINITELY recommend them to anyone!! Great atmosphere, great vibes, makes you and your pet feel safe! Definitely will be going back with Zoey and my other cat!! I would do more stars if I could but it only let me do 5!! Your the best!! Thank you so so much!! read more

Steve took amazing care of our badly matted kitty. He really cares about animals and it shows. Worth driving to even if you live far. It can be a full day event if you get there in the morning and run out of time by lunch. Steve was kind enough to keep working on the cat after our time ran out, and included a second follow-up session the next week. Thank you Steve! read more

Would not recommend. Half service provided and cost was increased during service. Hope she can improve overall services in a timely manner. Charge prices for work done and not suggest a second visit to return and complete service. read more

I was disappointed with the outcome. Nice guy, explains things, friendly but i guess my cat started to hiss during the blow dry part and so he just gave her back to us wet. He charged $120, after an hour drive home she was still very wet, and shivering. I blow her when I had just paid him to do it. The other thing was that i found a huge mat on her back, that he left there. read more

Where do I begin? For months, and months I've been in desperate need to get my cat groomed. I've contacted so many people, and no one really wanted to work with my boy Max, once they asked about his temperament. I even called our local Vet and they offered to do a grooming service, but only under sedation....Hence, the months I've spent looking for someone to help me clean, and help me get all his mats out of his fur! But, with time and patience, all good things come! I called Catastrophe Cat Grooming on a Friday, expecting to get a big fat rejection. I even said, "Max isn't the nicest!" And there was NO HESITATION what so ever! Steve and Devin got me in right away, and from the moment we met, I knew I was right where I'm supposed to be with my boy and Max knew it also! In the first 5-10 minutes, they had him settled and were even able to give him a bath! He didn't hiss, cry, nothing! He stood there, with the warm water running through his fur! My mouth was in the floor! What the heck?!? Who's cat was this? Next, they showed so much patience! They worked with Max, using Max's time. They never pushed, forced or held him down while they groomed him. He at one point was so calm, they were able to get every single mat he had out. Max is a wild boy, he literally thinks humans are there for a hunt! He only likes his people that he knows and all others aren't necessarily his cup of tea! Steve/Devin, thank you for helping me, teaching me things I didn't know and making my Max feel like a Royal Price! See you guys in 10 weeks!!! read more

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Highly recommend. One of our cats a very feisty and they were able to tend to her . While our other cat is a scaredy-cat and was able to tend to him as well. A very welcoming atmosphere and very friendly couple. read more

Brought my persian cat Honey in for a bath and de-matting since there were mats she wouldn't let me get. Steve and Devin did an amazing job on her and got ALL the undercoat matting that I couldn't get! The bath came with a nail trim, belly shave, ear and eyes cleaned as well. Overall I highly recommend and I was super impressed. Honey is a really shy cat but Steve and Devin made sure she was comfortable! read more

The beat groomer! Our cat likes this place and this is the fourth time they groom our British shorthair. Berry friendly and professional!

Was recommended this business after calling several pet stores and being told they no longer had a cat grooming service. I'm very glad you have found this business as it was a pleasant experience for both me and my cat. My cat arrived stressed out from the car ride and left calm and smelling good. My cat is large so I have trouble trimming her nails by myself and giving her a bath. I am glad that Steve was able to help me. Beans is now happily groomed. Steve is very gentle and doesn't rush. Keep that in mind, he is about doing the job right and not forcing your cat into uncomfortable positions. He knows what he is doing. I read the only negative review here and it sounds like someone who wasn't taking care of their pet and wanted things done quickly not realizing that a good job can take time. read more

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This post is way overdue. I paid a visit to Catastrophe many months ago for a first-time grooming of my cat (Sophia) and it was a great experience. Steve asked that I stay for the washing so she wouldn't be nervous. Great idea! Sophia had a great grooming session and looking forward to going back. read more

SUPER AMAZING! I recently adopted my cat and I brought him in due to me seeing online that they are very gentle with cats! They have you watch for the first part while they bathe your cat and then go live on Instagram to show you how they take care of your cat while you go eat! Amazing customer service and super kind people working there! They never push the cat to do more than the cats willing to do which I'm so happy with because the less stress the better! Thank you again for everything! I'm very happy with the results and will be back soon! read more

My cat has a serious mat problem. She is over 17 years old and has never been groomed or bathed before. I was so relieved when i found Catastrophe. Steve and Devin are so good at what they do. They were very gentle with my cat and also very patient. Because of the seriousness of the mats, it took 3 visits to get it under control. Throughout these visits, they treated my cat with the same gentleness and care. They didn't charge the follow-up visits even though it took them hours each time. Very professional. read more

We are so thankful to Steve! He did an incredible job with our first time skittish girl. He was very patient, built trust with her before starting, and included us in the progress. Grizzly normally hides for a day after we take her anywhere, but she was herself after. And she's so soft!!! Thank you, Steve!!! read more

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Steve and Devin are so awesome. I would recommend them to anyone. He was just so fabulous with Willy we took our ill mannered cat the next morning. Crouching Tiger. Tiger was a different cat calm and well behaved. We loved them and we look forward to taking are cats back read more

I totally recommend catastrophe cats my little cat Misha, no one could touch this cat we were hesitant, my husband found Steve & Devon, these guys know their animals. My cat was completely comfortable with them. Super experienced I recommend these guys. I never thought my cat would except a haircut from anybody, but Steve just has a gift and he's good you can trust him. read more

It is far but i can't blame you guys for that but this looks like a great car grooming service.

This is an absolute GEM. I can't describe how lucky I was to come across this fantastic establishment on the internet. Maximilian is a British long hair so his fur is somewhat more difficult to care for. He had several matted spots all over and I was looking for a shop that could give him the complete SPA experience. Decided to give this shop a chance and oh boy was that indeed the best choice I've made in recent months! Steve and Devin are the nicest you'll ever find. Not only great cat caring professional but also just great people all around! You can tell right away that this is their niche. They are so experienced and seem to know everything about cat. They are also so transparent about the whole process that they even stream everything on IG live! I don't know too many cat grooming terms but all I can say is that if your cat needs some grooming service that Steve and Devin can't deliver, no one else on earth would be able to help you. They are also preparing a nice "cat spa house" in the back yard so hopefully next time I bring in Maximilian he'll be able to enjoy the new facilities. Forget petsmart, forget places that service both dogs and cats, forget all the random places you aren't sure of. Just read this review and make the drive to Steve and Devin. read more

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this review is long overdue!!! these people for sure know what they're doing. definitely worth the drive. my poor baby had been under the care of my sibling while i was out of the country and upon my arrival, come to find out my sister wasn't brushing her or taking care of my baby's fur or claws. plus she had poop in her butt :( i drove all the way out there but long story short, he had my Luna so calm. i've never seen her so well behaved especially with a stranger groomer. PLEASE take your cat here! i'll return soon once i'm back again in the States read more

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I feel lucky to have found Steve and Devin on Yelp. My cat Lil Meow Meow just gained so many mats over the pandemic and I was losing confidence. We needed help! Her groomer was no longer available and there weren't very many cat groomers in the area. When I found Catastrophe Cat Grooming I knew I had to take her there. And I was put at ease once I talked to Steve. I had full confidence going in and rightfully so. It was so fun watching the grooming! And she had way more crazy mats than I even thought. Steve and Devin saved her! She has a lot of combover spots now that the mats are gone. And a shaved belly. No lion cut, thank goodness. She still looks the same except not like a homeless cat anymore. She was a feral kitten in her previous life. I think LMM feels better now too! read more

Catastrophe Cat Grooming - Lil Meow Meow showing off her shaved belly - Pet Groomers Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The best cat groomers - such a great service and all delivered with great care & love! Can't recommend highly enough - we will now be returning regularly to keep our boy looking & feeling fresh! Thank you! read more

The people are very friendly and love grooming pets my cat had never been to a groomer before and I was scared she would hate it but they really went out of their way to make her feel comfortable. read more

Amazing! We took our cat who was badly matted. Our cat was not happy at first, but Steve was gentle and made our cat comfortable in no time. We were able to watch the process and got tips and tricks for keeping our cat mat free between groomings. I highly recommend this business. They know what they are doing and took their time. And our cat approves too! read more

Steve is not only an official 'cat whisperer'....but he whispered sweet nothings into our 10lb, 11 year old Beanie Baby Cock-a-poo....and I now officially crown him 'doggie whisperer' too! ;-). Beanie lets almost no one touch her paws...Steve took the time to allow Beanie to trust him....then Steve very gently was able to cut all of her nails on all four paws....all without even a shudder from the pup. Ah-mazing! Thanks, Steve...All Thumbs Up for you!!!! read more

Did a phenomenal job! Was my cat's first time getting groomed. Steve was very gentle, and went with what my dudes tolerance was, taking breaks when needed. He keeps in contact, and even does video chats to show what he is doing. An explanation would be given about what he was going to go and why, which was great to know. Also gave tips on how to groom at home. My cat came back happy, and days later still smells great. read more

My cat was a mess! I don't know how it happened but over time she had large mats in her fur that were close to the skin, she would not let me brush her. I found Steve and Devin on a Facebook review and tried Catastrophe Cat Grooming. I'm SO GLAD I did! Steve has a knack with cats, unlike anything I've ever seen before. My cat is very vocal and doesn't care for baths, like any other cat, but she lets Steve groom her because she knows intuitively that he is trying to help her! This company is all about the cats and their well-being and all about educating us humans in the process. Steve works with your feline on his/her own terms and is able to gain trust. Once the cat gains trust, it's all good! My cat has never looked so clean and believe me when I say Steve is in this for the good of the cat(s)! I like to call him the "cat whisperer"! So completely happy with what they have done for Sammy! Steve and Devin are very prompt in their communication and I really appreciate the video chats so I can see how my cat is doing during the process! read more

I adopted a very sweet and cuddly cat from the shelter named Cupcake but bro, she reeked! I tried waterless shampoo but it was not cutting it and I was terrified to give her a bath myself. After some browsing on yelp I decided to book an appointment at catastrophe cat grooming. The reviews were solid and they have online booking with an appointment available the next day, perfect! When I arrived, Devin was already waiting for me outside. She and Steve talked me through their process and had me stick around to observe and hangout with my cat to help keep her calm while Steve went to work. He did such a great job making sure Cupcake, aka Marvelous Ms Maisel, felt safe and comfortable through the whole experience! I also really enjoyed how warm and inviting Steve and Devin were. It was a great time, we will def be back! read more

Very grateful I found this place, amazing service, comfortable environment. People won't believe how rare it is to find a place to groom your cats. Luckily here in Livermore we have the best. read more

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My big fluffy guy needed a sanitary trim desperately after smearing his butt all over the house, after spending all day cleaning after him, and trying to clean him, to no avail, I knew I needed professional help. It was later in the day by then and there were no availabilities same day by the usual mobile groomers. Catastrophe had appointments same day and much later than any other grooming service, which was amazing for me that they were open as late as they were. I live about 40 minutes away, so it was a trip, but worth it, they got my guy cleaned up and he was in and out in no time! Even though it's a bit of a distance for me, I'm sticking with this groomer moving on! So nice to find a groomer that specializes in cats! read more