ANGIEOwner/Groomer
Angie holds an MSA in Human Resources from Central Michigan University and spent 15 years in the corporate sector before discovering her true calling. She earned her grooming certification from Cornerstone Dog Grooming Academy in Clyde, Ohio, in February 2009 and has since groomed both dogs and cats. Angie has had the privilege of working in various daycare/hotel facilities and veterinary settings, offering exclusive cat grooming days, as well as salons catering to both dogs and cats simultaneously. Despite the noise and chaos, she observed significant differences in the behavior and stress levels of cats, and an increase in cat's aggression when in the presence of dogs. These observations led her to establish Kitty Cuts Grooming, a feline-only salon. Angie has consistently advanced her expertise by attending trade shows, participating in classes and seminars to stay abreast of industry standards, and is certified in Pet CPR/First Aid. She is acknowledged as a certified Fear Free groomer as well. She has trained extensively with various Master Certified Cat Groomers and is a member of the National Cat Groomers Institute (NCGI), the sole certified cat grooming school in the US. Angie had always been a dog person, while growing up her family always had dogs and steered away from cats, however, it was when she adopted a cat from a friend in her 30's that she absolutely fell madly in love with him. A red male DSH named Peanut Butter that showed her what loving, in tune, tentative and sensitive creatures' cats are. Peanut Butter unfortunately passed away way too young to heart failure and he took a piece of her with him. His quiet, calm demeanor is what reminds her of why she founded Kitty Cuts Grooming; she wants all cats to be as confident and unafraid as he was. Angie now has a red DSH girl named Mango who is the exact opposite and must be catered to; but she wouldn't have it any other way! |
KRYSTALManager
Krystal began her role in April 2023, overseeing the bustling front desk activities, managing phone calls, scheduling, client communication, and all facets of social media. Additionally, she assists Angie with grooms and is able to perform all aspects of nail trims, bathing and blow-drying cats. Krystal's welcoming presence is who greets you when you walk-in the door, answers your calls, and replies to your emails and texts. Before joining Kitty Cuts, she served as an Optician and front desk manager at a local optometrist's office. Earlier in life, Krystal dedicated her time as a stay-at-home mom, managing her household and her son Hunter's needs and school activities. Married to Jeffrey for 15 years, she shares her home with her senior DSH cat, Monster. Krystal holds a certification in Pet First Aid and CPR and volunteers with Rejoyceful Animal Rescue. |