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The 8 Best Cat Groomers in Albuquerque, NM

Updated · scored against 12 active listings in Albuquerque

Hand-picked using a transparent rubric — rating weighted by review volume, verification, cat-specialist features, breed-specialty depth, and listing completeness. Paid sponsorship is excluded from the score. See “How we rank” below for the full method.

  1. #1
    ABQ Cat Grooming cat grooming in Albuquerque
    ABQ Cat GroomingVerified
    2217 Lead Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
    4.7
    (66 reviews)

    ABQ Cat Grooming is a feline-exclusive grooming business with New Mexico's first Certified Feline Master Groomer, specializing in handling difficult cats and providing comprehensive grooming services including mat removal and nail care.

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    Why it ranks
    • 4.7-star average (66 reviews)
    • Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
    • Cat-only — no dogs on premises
    • CFMG-certified groomer
    • Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
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  2. #2
    Furry Land Albuquerque-Santa Fe cat grooming in Albuquerque
    Furry Land Albuquerque-Santa FeVerified
    4801 Lang Ave NE UNIT 110, Albuquerque, NM 87109
    4.8
    (304 reviews)

    Furry Land Albuquerque-Santa Fe is a mobile pet grooming service that comes to customers' homes, offering cage-free grooming for both dogs and cats with fear-free practices.

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    Why it ranks
    • 4.8-star average across 304 reviews
    • Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
    • Fear-Free / low-stress handling
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  3. #3
    Special Care Grooming cat grooming in Albuquerque
    Special Care GroomingVerified
    9931 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112
    4.6
    (92 reviews)

    An upscale dog and cat grooming salon focused on providing one-on-one attention in a calm, quiet environment with certified first aid staff.

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    Why it ranks
    • 4.6-star average (92 reviews)
    • Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
    • One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
    • Quiet environment
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  4. #4
    MON CHÉRI Pet Salon & Boutique cat grooming in Albuquerque
    MON CHÉRI Pet Salon & BoutiqueVerified
    3105 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
    5.0
    (177 reviews)

    MON CHÉRI Pet Salon & Boutique is a luxury pet grooming salon in Albuquerque that focuses on creating a stress-free, pampering experience for pets with elegant and compassionate care.

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    Why it ranks
    • 5.0-star average across 177 reviews
    • Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
    • Quiet environment
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  5. #5
    P.G.S Pet Grooming Salon cat grooming in Albuquerque
    P.G.S Pet Grooming SalonVerified
    5509 Central Ave NW B, Albuquerque, NM 87105
    4.8
    (155 reviews)

    P.G.S Pet Grooming Salon is a general pet grooming business serving cats and dogs with a focus on providing a calm, caring environment and personalized attention for each pet.

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    Why it ranks
    • 4.8-star average across 155 reviews
    • Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
    • Quiet environment
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  6. #6
    Route 66 Pet Salon cat grooming in Albuquerque
    Route 66 Pet SalonVerified
    Juan Tabo, 800 N.E ste #H, Albuquerque, NM 87123
    4.5
    (119 reviews)

    Route 66 Pet Salon is a general pet grooming business in Albuquerque, NM that offers comprehensive grooming services for pets of all sizes and breeds.

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    Why it ranks
    • 4.5-star average (119 reviews)
    • Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
    • Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
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  7. #7
    Mad Dawgz Mobile Grooming cat grooming in Albuquerque
    Mad Dawgz Mobile GroomingVerified
    810 Concord Pl SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
    4.7
    (88 reviews)

    Mad Dawgz Mobile Grooming is a mobile pet grooming service in Albuquerque, New Mexico that provides professional grooming for both dogs and cats at clients' homes using fully self-contained mobile units.

    Mobile Grooming
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    Why it ranks
    • 4.7-star average (88 reviews)
    • Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
    • One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
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  8. #8
    Lovely Pet Grooming cat grooming in Albuquerque
    Lovely Pet GroomingVerified
    101 98th St NW Suite 107, Albuquerque, NM 87121
    4.8
    (72 reviews)

    A general pet grooming service in Albuquerque, NM offering comprehensive grooming services including baths, nail trims, and breed-specific haircuts in a welcoming environment.

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    Why it ranks
    • 4.8-star average across 72 reviews
    • Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
    • Quiet environment
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How we rank

Every active cat groomer in Albuquerque is scored against five signals. The rubric is the same in every city we cover, so the ranking is comparable across markets.

  • RatingStar rating weighted by log of review count. A 4.9-star groomer with 800 reviews beats a 5.0-star groomer with 4 reviews.
  • VerificationWhether the listing has been independently confirmed by Cat Grooming Directory to actually offer cat grooming.
  • Cat-specialist signalsCat-only premises, one-on-one appointments, quiet environment, CFMG certification, Fear Free training, experience with difficult or senior cats.
  • Breed depthNumber of named breed specialties on the listing. Long-haired Persians, Maine Coons, Ragdolls etc. each count.
  • Listing completenessWhether the listing has a real description and at least one photo. Maintained listings score higher.

Sponsored / paid listings are explicitly excluded from the score calculation. Cat Grooming Directory does sell paid listing tiers, but those affect the badge displayed on a listing card, never the ranking on this page.

Frequently asked questions

How did you rank the best cat groomers in Albuquerque?
Each groomer in our Albuquerque directory was scored against an objective rubric covering five signals: average rating weighted by review volume (a 4.9-star groomer with 800 reviews outranks a 5.0-star groomer with 4 reviews), verification status, cat-specialist features like cat-only premises or one-on-one appointments, breed-specialty depth, and listing completeness (description + photo). Paid sponsorship is explicitly excluded from the ranking — sponsored listings show a badge but get no score lift.
How often is the ranking refreshed?
The ranking is recomputed daily from live listing data — when a groomer adds reviews, gets verified, or expands their service set, their score moves automatically. The page itself revalidates daily, so the order you see reflects this week's data.
Are these groomers paying to be listed here?
No. The ranking on this page is editorial — no groomer pays to appear, and paid sponsorship is excluded from the score. Cat Grooming Directory does offer paid listing tiers for groomers, but those affect the badge shown on a listing card, never the ranking position on this page or anywhere else.
What if I don't see my favorite Albuquerque groomer here?
The top 8 are the highest-scoring of 12 active listings in Albuquerque. Your favorite groomer might be on the full city directory at /cat-grooming/new-mexico/albuquerque — or they might not be listed yet at all. If they aren't, the fastest path is for the groomer to claim or create their Cat Grooming Directory listing.