Sonia visited my two cats at home, one long haired and one short haired who both really dislike being groomed. The short haired one not as bad but the long haired one (Tilly) was very violent when you tried to groom her.
When Sonia visited, she explained the technique, equipment and atmosphere (no dogs present which the other groomers had) that made grooming successful. Sonia had such a lovely manner so I thought I would give it a go. I took Tilly to Sonia and I was feeling quite nervous leaving her BUT within 5 minutes of leaving the house, Sonia had sent me a video of Tilly being groomed and she was a calm, happy, completely different cat. When I collected her she was calm and purring and looked so much better!!
The amazing thing now is when you lift the brush out of the cupboard and she sees it she meows and runs to the scratch post waiting to be brushed! It’s honestly like a different cat!! Thank you so much Sonia!

I had never heard of Cat Grooming. I was advised by a family member there was one near me who had Started a Cat Grooming business. I have four rescue cats, one of which is a “heavy boy”. Sonia took my Big Boy and has transformed him from a cat that ran from the sight of a cat brush, to a Pussy Purry Cat”. Sonia knows her stuff and she is truly an exceptional lady. JoJo my cat came back clean, smelling better and fresh. Sonia sent me videos during the groom and kept in contact throughout the session. 100% fantastic!

Sonia Redpath is friendly, caring, reliable, very well organised and precise person.
You can completely and totally entrust your beloved cat to her! Sonia has great ability to read and understand cats’ behaviour and their needs. She always takes a gentle and holistic approach towards cats, leaving them groomed to perfection in a calm atmosphere and with a positive experience for the cat and herself each time.

I was unsure how my Maine Coon cross would react in a new environment and being handled by someone she wasn’t familiar with before. Sonia helped Binx feel at ease immediately . She ran through what the treatment would involve we left Binx for 1 hour while her treatment was in progress. We returned to find Binx still very relaxed after her treatment and the first thing we noticed is how her coat looked. Sonia showed us all the dead hair that was removed and we were so shocked. All the matting had been carefully removed. Her tail and hind quarters were neat and tidy too. Overall it was a very positive experience for Binx and she showed no distress whatsoever and I think that is the main concern for all cat owners when they leave their pets for a groom. Sonia has a natural gift at interpreting their behaviours, therefore setting a calm and comfortable environment in order for a successful grooming treatment. I would highly recommend “Purrs and Furr” to anyone looking to have their cat groomed, by someone trained specifically in cats needs.

Dear Auntie Sonia

Thank you for looking after us and making sure we didn’t get scared when we came for our pamper sessions.

You got rid of our nasty knots and gave us a bubble bath, so now we feel all soft and fluffy.

We are so happy we have decided to save our pocket money and come see you regularly instead of buying dreamies.

Lots of purrs
Matilda Mildred mini muffin🐱
&
Nacho burrito 🦁

Leo is a very nervy cat, I was worried about how he would react or behave on his first visit to Sonia’s grooming salon. Well I didn’t need to. Sonia put both Leo and myself at ease and he thoroughly enjoyed the experience (nevermind gorgeous result on his coat and nails). In fact on his second visit he earned the nickname”Pancake” as he just flopped down flat waiting to be pampered!
You can trust your cat with Sonia. She has a real rapport with them which shows in her demeanour. Leo will be booking his next session very soon!

I had been looking for a cat groomer for some time, with no luck, until I heard a local cat rescue centre had been visited by Sonia who had done an amazing job on some of their kitties.
I immediately contacted Sonia to make an appointment. Sonia rang me to explain everything she did and to reassure me that my cat would be treat with love and care as if it were her own.
On the day, Sonia explained her technique to me before I left Poppy in her safe hands. I was sent regular videos which again reassured me that Poppy was safe and also that she was enjoying every minute of her groom!!
I cannot thanks Sonia enough for making Poppy feel and look gorgeous again, she is an outside cat and had quite a few tats on her and even though I had tried on many occasions to brush these out, Poppy wasn’t sitting long enough to let me, but Sonia spoke to her in a very calming way.
I cannot recommend Sonia enough,her premises are spotless, quiet and very relaxing for the cats and its obvious the cats love her too.

If you are struggling to keep your cat/kitten in good condition, if not stunning condition, I can 100% recommend Sonia to you and your beloved baby. I am a first time Persian owner and after owning a Newfoundland dog thought grooming would be a doddle, it’s not and I felt a failure that my beautiful boy was getting matted. I googled professional cat groomer and was surprised to find that they’re very rare, but I’m so lucky that not only did a professional live close to me, but that she is a Master groomer. Sonia is very detailed in what you want for your cat, but more importantly what she has is the cats wellbeing at the heart of her business. On Merlin’s first appointment she took time to make sure he was happy and comfortable the whole time, sending me updates throughout and when we picked him up, he was very relaxed and matt free, she also explained to me exactly the procedure used, and how I could be more effective myself with grooming, sending me a ‘ how to’ video also. Merlin now goes regularly, because of his coat type he needs this. I am forever grateful that I found Sonia, and if you’re still undecided don’t be, it’s the best decision you can make for your best friend.

This was Sami’s first visit to be groomed. Sami is quite a nervous cat and is nearly 13 years old. Within the first couple of minutes I could tell he was going to settle even though he had never met Sonia before. She was so calm with him and he seemed to trust her straight away and when she stroked him he really enjoyed it. Sami had a lot of dandruff when I took him to see Sonia and his coat wasn’t in very good condition but at the end of his first session his coat was very soft and the dandruff had practically gone. I will be taking Sami back for more sessions as he seems much happier now that his coat is in much better condition. I would recommend Sonia to anyone who is looking for a cat groomer.

I would highly recommend Sonia at Purrs and Fur. Every step of the service has been fantastic, from initial contact right up until treatment!

I contacted Sonia after finding her Facebook page. She responded quickly and booked me in for a home consultation.

I was immediately put at ease with how Sonia interacted with my five cats. She spent time getting to know each one and let them come to her to make sure they were all comfortable.
It can be difficult to find someone who understands the characteristics of different pedigree breeds and a multi cat household but I was totally reassured with Sonia’s knowledge.

I was given honest answers to all of my questions and worries. Sonia also gave me a lot of training tips and advice on how to deal with certain behaviours and how to get the cats ready for their appointment with her, when she left I felt totally at ease and knew I could trust her with my fur babies.

I have visited with two of my cats so far. Both times I couldn’t have asked for anything better for my cats!

I was welcomed into her immaculate grooming room which had such a lovely, peaceful & calming feel to it. One of my main concerns was I did not want my cats to be stressed or traumatised by the experience. Sonia was so patient, calm and understanding with me and really took her time to get to know my cats and go at their pace.

She put all of my concerns and worries at ease by sending me photos and videos throughout their treatments. I felt so relieved seeing how calm and relaxed my cats were!

They have both come away totally calm, relaxed and very happy. I now have the tools, knowledge and support from Sonia to keep up with their grooming at home between visits to purrs and fur.

Thank you so much!