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Civilized Wolf

4.3 (22 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 6:30 pm

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Bath and groom only

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Groomed, washed, and still curious in what's going on out there.
Daniel J.

Who knew you could groom a cat? Civilized Wolf has a dedicated cat groomer who did a great job, not just with the bath and haircut itself, but also with calming our nervous 9-month-old kitten. He was crying when we left and totally chilled out when we came back to pick him up. We really wanted him to have a good experience for his first grooming experience! Given they spent about three hours with him, I thought the price was very reasonable. Looking forward to less shedding and litter box treats on our floors. We'll definitely be back.

Figgy

This is the most amazing place to groom your pup! My dog, Figgy, has a very special need while getting her bath. They take extra care of her during that time. Also, Figgy does conformation. She gets show groomed about a week before each show. Her groomer, Kaitlyn, researched her breed to make sure she is just right for the ring. Hairless Chinese Crested dogs can be tricky. I would recommend Civilized Wolf to my closest friends and family!

Rachel K.

What a great pet store in downtown Vancouver! The toy and treat selections are awesome, and the employees are so friendly and helpful. Be sure to check them out if you haven't yet!

The ausshole himself.

We took out two year old ausshole to get his first grooming and they were great. Somehow they managed to blow dry him with no issues. He hates any electric powered equipment so this was a feat in itself. Although he was acting mad at us the rest of the day, he was so soft, and smelled so good. Great staff and owners! Glad to have them in the neighborhood, I love supporting small businesses! Thank you!

My doodle looking like a stud.
Ryan L.

I would definitely recommend Civilized Wolf and for sure bring back my goldendoodle, Kihei. After months of not being groomed due to surgery and recovery, it was time. I knew there would be some matting, his tail was out of control and he couldn't see past all the hair and eyelashes covering his brown eyes so we needed to bring him in. They were very personable and when I picked him up, he was a completely handsome "dude"le. The groomer did an amazing job as his cut was even all around him. I was initially shocked but knew they had to go shorter due to his matting. For the price, it was definitely worth it. Next time, I might not bring him on a downtown farmer's market day as parking was crazy but it worked out. Thanks.

YEOWWW! Catnip rainbow was a HIT
Nick G.

Came in to get my Yorkie cleaned up and was impressed with the selection of food for all animals, let alone my picky cat. The Cat milk is a Major Hit!!! Such a clean, friendly, warm welcoming environment for any animal enthusiast.

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Love this place! All the staff are great and they take fantastic care of my dogs (two miniature dachshunds).

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