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See WhaT People Are Saying About Us

Holly B.

I have a fussy Maine Coon who is 3 years old. I had never groomed her prior to being her to Steve at Catastrophe. Wasn't sure what to expect! His approach was patient and deliberate. My cat is large and super fuzzy, not to mention quite a predator!! Steve did his thing and we got her bathed and conditioned on her first visit. When Trixie, the kitty, began to let us know she'd had enough, and before she became defensive, we stopped. I returned with Trixie few days later for free and finished her up. On the second visit, she was calmer and allowed us the shave her clumps of matted fur.
 
Thank you, Steve! You're a "cat whisperer!"
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Is this the right place for your cat?

We specialize in cats who struggle with traditional grooming, including:

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  • Severely matted cats

  • Elderly & senior cats

  • Anxious, fearful, or aggressive cats

  • Cats with medical or special‑needs considerations

  • Semi‑feral or very reactive cats

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Your cat isn’t “bad.”
They just need patience, experience, and respect.

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CAT-ONLY GROOMERS

 Cats experience grooming

differently than dogs.​

NO SEDATION. EVER.

Sedation is a medical intervention.

Sedation is never needed 

in our grooming process.  

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PARENTS WELCOME TO STAY

We understand how hard it can be to leave your cat

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We believe trust

should never be blind.

What Makes Us Different?

OUR GROOMING PHILOSOPHY

  • We work at your cat's pace

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  • We stop when your cat says "enough"

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  • We never force perfection

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  • We prioritize safety over speed

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  • Every cat gets a personalized approach

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WHAT TO EXPECT AT
YOUR CAT'S 
APPOINTMENT

  • Most grooms take 1–2 hours

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  • Parents are welcome to stay for the bath

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  • We read your cat’s body language

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  • We stop if your cat becomes overwhelmed

 

  • Some cats need multiple sessions

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BOOK A PERSONALIZED APPOINTMENT 

We’re open daily, with appointments available between 8 AM and Midnight, because cats - and cat parents - don’t all run on the same schedule.

Catastrophes After Dark banner: Cat grooming service appointments, catastrophecats.com, open daily till midnight

If your cat needs something different, we’re here.

1443 University Ave.

Berkeley, CA 94702

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Stress-Free Grooming - For Cats

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