About Us

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•  My name is Dorine, and I am a Certified Master Pet Stylist with 27 years of professional experience in dog & cat grooming. I have had a deep love for animals since childhood; at the age of eight I began bathing and walking dogs in my neighborhood, and by the time I turned twelve I was doing odd jobs for my favorite pet shop to earn credit to purchase a bird. 

• Animals are a huge part of my life, and I truly appreciate having the opportunity to work with them each day. In addition to my 27 years of pet grooming experience, I have also spent more than 14 years working as a grooming instructor. I love my career, and I enjoy being able to teach others how to properly groom pets. Schooling is an important part of becoming a pet groomer, and I am proud of the fact that I have completed the strenuous advanced training required to earn the certification of Master Pet Stylist. 

• I opened Pet Makeovers, LLC, my home-based pet grooming salon in Mesa, AZ, in order to share my years of grooming expertise with pet parents of the East Valley. I understand that a pet really does become a member of your family, and I believe in giving each one of my furry clients the same attention and affection that they receive at home. My goal is to remove the stress that a dog or cat may associate with grooming by providing a comfortable environment, gentle handling, and positive reinforcement.
   

• My name is Julie, I am an Arizona native and a busy mom of 4. I have been helping out Pet Makeovers with odds and ends since the very beginning, recently coming on board full time when the needs rose to a higher degree, and we got busier with the most amazing pet families.  I have had pets my whole life. I cannot imagine being without (even though I have debated at times). I have recently started on a path with my new poodle Prue. Working in the groom shop has given me the opportunity to see new cuts and styles and I cannot wait to have Prue looking her best with all the new creative cuts fun ideas.  I have a great demeanor and relationship with pets, and love to find new ways to make them feel safe and comfortable in their time with us throughout their groom sessions.
   

• Hi! My name is Bri and I have loved animals since before I could talk. I rescued my first cat in kindergarten and have continued to rescue dogs and cats ever since. I'm a mom to 4 amazing kids, 5 of the cutest dogs, 4 silly cats, and 2 sweet bunnies. I have such a passion for helping animals feel loved and grooming is a big part of that! I love getting to pamper pets and send them home looking and feeling glamorous!
   

•   I'm Jessie. I enjoy art, games, sports, but most of all Animals.  I can't imagine life without them. I've been a pet sitter, and bather in the past.  I've also worked with reptiles. My life revolves around Animals.
   

My name is Natascha. I have four children, 3 grandchildren, and an amazing husband. I moved to Arizona from Missouri in 2014. Dogs have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up, our family dogs were always miniature Dachshunds (there is nothing cuter than a mini dachshund puppy). Later we expanded our horizons and bought an Australian Shepherd, a Black Mouth Cur, and a Teddy Roosevelt Terrier.

My lifelong dream was to run a farm so in 2007 we started a miniature dairy farm in Kirksville, Missouri. We raised miniature GallowayXJersey cows, miniature Jersey cows, and Alpine, Nubian, and Oberhasli goats. Sadly we had to sell the farm when we moved to Mesa but it was a great experience.

I love working at Pet Makeovers under the guidance of Dorine. She is truly amazing at working with and grooming the dogs as well as teaching dog grooming. My favorite part of the day is seeing dogs come into the shop needing a make-over and watching them leave with a fresh, new style. I try to make every dog that comes in the door feel like family.
 

 My name is Desiree, I've recently moved back to AZ after 8 years living mostly in Alaska and San Francisco. I love grooming, not only to be able to work with pets but for the joy it brings their parents and the constant learning aspect! I have 4 dogs, a horse, and my desert tortuous. I'm big into nature, camping, and taking the pups hiking.