https://www.facebook.com/570496849489140/

The Cat's Meow and the Dapper Dog

Home
United States
Derby Center, VT
The Cat's Meow and the Dapper Dog

Call Directions Contact the business

Michele is a 1994 graduate of Nash Academy of Animal Arts with over 30 years of grooming experience.

Specializing in cats, she offers gentle, one-on-one grooming in a quiet home salon, welcoming even the spiciest felines!

10/26/2026

🐩 **Molly's Got That Poodle Personality!** ❤️

Meet Molly, a beautiful Standard Poodle sporting a fresh groom and a face full of personality! Just look at that expression. I think she knows she's looking pretty good!

✂️ **Grooming Tip:** Poodles may not shed much, but that doesn't mean their coats are low-maintenance! Their curly hair continues to grow and can mat surprisingly quickly, especially behind the ears, under the collar, and around the legs.

Regular brushing all the way down to the skin, combined with professional grooming every 4–6 weeks, helps keep their coats comfortable and healthy.

At **The Cat's Meow & The Dapper Dog** in Derby, Vermont, I offer quiet, one-on-one grooming with over 30 years of experience.

🐾 Specializing in cat grooming and behavior, but dogs like Molly are always welcome, too!

📩 Message me to schedule your pet's next grooming appointment! 802-323-3590

10/20/2026

🐻 **WAIT... Is That a Dog or a Giant Teddy Bear?!** ❤️

This handsome boy stopped in for a little makeover, and we went with a teddy bear-style trim!

We kept his coat looking natural while tidying up his shape for a clean, rounded finish. And that sweet face and little smile? They speak for themselves! 🥰

✂️ **The Cat's Meow & The Dapper Dog**
📍 Derby, Vermont

🐾 Is your pup ready for a little sprucing up? Send me a message! I'd love to help them look and feel their best. ❤️
Txt 802 323 3590

10/07/2026

🚨🐾💰 NEW! PUP BUCKS & KITTY CASH! 💰🐾🚨

YOUR SHARES ARE NOW WORTH MONEY! 🎉

Help us spread the word about The Cat’s Meow & The Dapper Dog and we’ll reward you with REAL GROOMING CREDIT!

💥 EVERY QUALIFYING SHARE = $1
💥 10 SHARES = $10
💥 EARN UP TO $30 EVERY MONTH!

Seriously. You’re already scrolling Facebook. You might as well make your pet some money while you’re here. 😂🐾

HOW TO GET YOUR BUCKS:

➡️ SHARE one of our original posts
➡️ Make your share PUBLIC
➡️ Come back to the original post & comment “SHARED”
➡️ CHA-CHING! 💰 $1 goes into your account!

🐶 PUP BUCKS for the pups
🐱 KITTY CASH for our feline overlords

And you don’t even have to keep it!

💰 Save it for your own pet
🎁 Gift it to a friend
💕 Give it to a NEW CLIENT to try us out!

THE FINE PRINT WITHOUT THE BORING FINE PRINT:
✨ Each original post counts once per person
✨ We need to be able to verify your public share
✨ Maximum $30 earned per month
✨ Credits are good for 90 days
✨ Grooming services only • No cash value

Every share gets our little local business in front of another pet lover, and YOU get rewarded for helping us grow! ❤️🐾

🚨 SHARE ➡️ COMMENT “SHARED” ➡️ EARN $$$ 🚨

The Cat’s Meow & The Dapper Dog 🐶🐱✂️

10/06/2026

Ever scroll past a business post and wonder, "Did they use AI? Did they really write that? Did they really groom that dog?"

Here's the straight answer. Yes, we groomed that dog, and yes, we use AI. We use it to help present photos and text clearly.

The first image here is AI-sharpened. The rest are real, no touchups, no filters. This series of photos, are an example of why we use AI, to touch up our photos. So you will see our post often, say AI content, and this, is the reason. We wanna show your pets personalities in their best possible poses, showing off their beauty, and our
Grooming expertise.

That way we spend more time with your pets and less time behind the camera or computer.

P.S. Michele and the cat in the profile photo above..
got the same AI photo cleanup. 🤖
~ Aren't they the cat's meow? 😉

10/06/2026

🐻 Meet Whitney, our little chocolate bear! 🐾

Whitney is an 8-year-old Pomeranian mix who hadn’t had a spa day in years. You know, life gets busy. She came in for a bath, brush out, and haircut, and left looking like a proper teddy bear! ❤️

Whitney’s visit is also a reminder that grooming is far more than appearance.

Groomers spend hours carefully bathing, brushing, drying, clipping, handling. We see and feel things an owner might not.

During Whitney’s groom, something came to my attention that warranted a vet’s opinion. While her health details are private, it was important enough to make sure her owner knew.

Groomers don’t diagnose medical conditions. When something seems unusual, we share what we’ve observed, so you can take that along to your veterinarian and make informed decisions together.

Sometimes the most valuable part of grooming is the part you can’t see at all. That hands-on time and a groomer’s experience can surface subtle details you’d never catch at home... and information like that is power. ❤️🐾

The Cat’s Meow & The Dapper Dog
📍 Derby, Vermont
✂️ Over 30 years of professional grooming experience
🐕🐈 Grooming & behavior specialist for both cats and dogs, with strong cat specialization
🏡 Private, one-on-one appointments
🌞 Yes! Taking new clients!

Now booking appointments. 802 323-3590

10/05/2026

" The Corgi Butt, Cutenes Overload"

🐾 Meet Dragon & Orzo! 🐾

These handsome boys got a new lease on life this week, quite literally, after recently being rehomed. And along with their new beginning came something else they had never experienced before: their very first professional grooming.

Dragon and Orzo are 5 and 8 years old, and they were definitely overdue for some serious scrubbing and shedding!

They received the full treatment: 🐾 Thoroughly brushed and de-shedded
🐾 Three washes to get years of buildup out of those coats
🐾 Conditioned
🐾 Blow-dried
🐾 Ears cleaned
🐾 Nails trimmed and filed smooth
🐾 Feet and furnishings tidied
🐾 And, naturally, those famous Corgi butts got a proper trim and shape 🍑✂️

The difference was incredible. Under all that old coat were two beautiful, soft, shiny Corgis who looked like they knew perfectly well they were hot stuff.

One of my favorite parts of grooming is working with dogs who haven't had much grooming experience. There is no age when it's "too late" to introduce your dog to professional grooming. We work with the dog in front of us, give them the time they need, and make their first experience as comfortable as possible.

Welcome to your new lives, Dragon & Orzo. You cleaned up pretty darn beautifully. ❤️

The Cat's Meow & The Dapper Dog
Private, one-on-one professional grooming in Derby, Vermont
30+ years of grooming experience
🐶 Dogs • 🐱 Cats

If your dog is starting to look a little more "barnyard chic" than "Dapper Dog," I can fix that. 😏

09/30/2026

Are you having trouble finding the right place to feed your cats, especially with dogs in the house?

A lot of cat owners end up feeding their cats on the washing machine, kitchen counter, or other surfaces simply to keep the dogs out of their food. Going vertical gives you another solution.

Wall-mounted cat shelves create a designated feeding area, keeping cats off your laundry and food-preparation counters while allowing them to eat where you want them to eat. They also give cats their own elevated space away from dogs, young children, and busy household traffic.

Shelves can be arranged at different heights for easy access and can double as climbing, lounging, and resting spaces.

Want a setup that works for your home? At The Cat’s Meow & The Dapper Dog, my husband is also a carpenter and builds custom cat shelves in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors.

🐾 Custom cat shelves start as low as $25. Simple, practical, and designed around your cats and your home.

09/29/2026

What a transformation! 🐾

This sweet Shih Tzu came in ready for a fresh start and left looking absolutely adorable. A comfortable short trim, tidy face, clean feet, and those beautiful eyes finally get to steal the show.

A shorter groom can make a huge difference when a coat has become difficult to maintain. The goal is always comfort, cleanliness, and a style that’s easier to care for at home between appointments.

The Cat’s Meow & The Dapper Dog
Professional Dog & Cat Grooming • Cat Specialist
Derby, Vermont

09/29/2026

Oh, the Kitty Kuteness!!

This weekend, I had a few more nervous owners, unsure of how their kitties would react to grooming.

After watching the grooming, the fur-parents, were pleasantly surprised how well their cats reacted to grooming, and overjoyed at how well I handled their fur-childern, understanding and explaining all body language communication they were showing.

I am Michele, your cat grooming specialist. Txt me, for your next paw-sitive appointment! 802-323-3590 Derby, VT Open by appointment.

09/22/2026

Not So Spicy After All! 🐾

Meet Kashi! His owner was a little worried that this handsome fellow might be difficult to groom. He had a reputation for being a bit spicy!

But with patience, proper handling, and an understanding of feline behavior, he was an absolute breeze to work with!

Wondering about that purple hood?

It's called a Happy Hoodie! This soft, stretchy hood helps muffle the noise of the dryer while providing a gentle, comforting hug around the head. For many cats, this combination helps reduce stress and encourages a calmer grooming experience.

It's one of the many little techniques that can make a BIG difference when working with cats.

Sometimes a cat doesn't need sedation. Sometimes they just need someone who understands cats.

With over 30 years of professional grooming experience, I specialize in working with cats of all personalities, including those who are nervous, fearful, or less than enthusiastic about grooming.

Every cat is different, and while I can't promise every cat can be groomed without sedation, many do beautifully with the right approach.

The Cat's Meow and the Dapper Dog Derby, Vermont

Private, one-on-one grooming appointments in a quiet home salon. Owners are welcome to stay!

Message me to schedule an appointment. Please include your cat's name and a photo.

Michele Capron, Your Cat Grooming Specialist

Address

2103 Herrick Road
Derby Center, VT
05829

Telephone

(802)3233590

Website

facebook.com

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Cat's Meow and the Dapper Dog posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.