Here's a little about your Paws N Claws team!
Paws N Claws Grooming was founded in May 2009.  At that time, we renovated our current location to house our pet grooming facility, and our grand opening was in July 2009.  Our business was founded on bringing affordable and convenient pet care to each person and pet in our community.  Our goal is to improve the health and appearance of each and every pet that visits us.  We're committed to providing high-quality, professional service with exceptional results that stand out from all our competitors. We aim to provide every client with five star service.

It is our business to meet the needs of all our clients and to make their pet(s) feel like they are at home.  We always look for ways to better our services, so we can grow as a company and continue to show our clients and their pet(s) we care.  For more information or to schedule service for your fur baby, contact our pet spa today!  We proudly provide services to Smithfield, Clayton, Garner, Four Oaks, Goldsboro, NC and beyond.

Danielle

Owner/ Groomer

In 2005, Danielle received her diploma as a Professional Pet Stylist, from the PETStylist Learning Institute.  She has worked in boarding and veterinarian facilities since middle school, up till our opening in July 2009. Danielle always knew her passion for pets would continue into her adulthood. She is experienced in various areas of pet care as well working with special needs pets, cats and some exotics. Danielle is always looking to better her skills to improve the look and appearance of each fur baby.  She has such a passion and love for each pet by also helping shelter dogs find their forever home by grooming them at no cost. Danielle is fur'ever grateful 🐾

Rob

Owner/ Runs Backend 

Robert (Rob) runs the business side of things from advertising, payroll, bookkeeping, maintenance, repairs, remodeling, and everything in-between, he also runs his & Danielle's other businesses Parrish Residential & Development & Epix Melody Entertainment.  During busier times and holidays, you will find him prepping dogs for grooming, or cleaning.  Rob brings over 9 years of multi-store manager skills to the business and well as a passion for bettering the community. Rob is fur'ever grateful for his paw'some Paws N Claws family. 🐾


Rebecca

Groomer

Rebecca has been a Certified Pet groomer for 14 years.  She has worked with PetSmart prior to becoming a part of our Paws N Claws family in 2010.  Rebecca loves fur babies of all shapes and sizes and treats them like they are her own.  Her caring heart, passion for grooming, and patience with every fur baby makes her the purr'fect addition to the ​Paw N Claws family!. 🐾

Mackenzie

Groomer / Salon lead/ assistant Manager

HI I am Mackenzie, but everyone calls me Kenzie. I've been a part of PNC since Sept 2023.  I'm Dog mom of 4, and Mom to 2 kids, I have been a groomer for 10 years. I am certified groomer, Pet CPR certified and AKC safe certified. Over the years I have taken multiple continuing ED classes to always learn more! I always treat every groom dog with a soft energy and do trust building with every baby to show them groom can be fun time. I specialize in special needs grooms (dogs that have been turned away from other salons) rather behavior or medical wise, I also do hand-strip grooms.  Mackenzie ​has been purr'fect to our Paws N Claws family, and in March of 2025 she was Promoted. to Assistant Salon Manager, to help Danielle oversee the day-to-day operations of the salon and customer serveries🐾
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 Jay

Groomer

Jay, started with our Paws N claws family Jan 2023, and has 10 years of grooming experience. Jay has one cat and one dog, all menaces. Love video games, especially horror games, horror movies, and changing hair color to whatever strikes him, fun in the moment. he aims to please and you will not be disappointed with him!, which makes him simply paw'some for our Paws N Claws family. 🐾

Tanner

Groomer

Tanner Has been apart of our PNC since  Nov 2023, bio coming soon

Kayla

Groomer

Kayla ​​Has been apart of our PNC since  Dec 2024, bio coming soon

Alexis

Bat​her

Alexis has been part of our Paws N Claws Family since Feb 2021.  Prior to Paws N Claws, Alexis assisted with caring for kenneled pets.  Though Alexis was new to the grooming field, she is a fast learner and a hard worker.  We are paws'itive Alexis is a great addition to the Paws N Claws family. 🐾

Kelly

Lead Bather 

​Kelly started with Paws N Claws on March 8th, 2022. She has 24 years in the industry working at animal hospitals and pet boarding and several doggie daycares and enjoyed it. Since she was a little girl, she has loved animals, and enjoyed being around them and caring for them, and absolutely loves our Paws N Claws team. When Kelly's not working, I'm spending time with my son and my two dogs, and I enjoy doing home improvement jobs and doing yard work. 🐾

​Mike

Bather

​​Mike has been part of our Paws N Claws Family since Jan 2017, and currently working seasonal,  he has Such a Love & passion for each and every fur babies and he is SUCH a Hard working individual!! He comes from the sales & customer service field, he aims to please and you will not be disappointed with him!, which makes him simply paw'some for our Paws N Claws family. 🐾

Meet some of our Teams Fur babies, that you can encounter while in our salon. 

Ruger

Hi I am Ruger the PnC  Mascot...son of Tanner and Kenzie. I don't know my size but I love greeting customers that have 4 legs and getting pets from 2 legged ones too

Hazel 

​Hi I am Hazel, I am full of energy.
  
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