{"id":93857,"date":"2026-10-18T04:01:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T20:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=93857"},"modified":"2026-10-18T04:01:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T20:01:01","slug":"we-only-do-cats-from-a-void-deck-encounter-to-a-cat-grooming-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=93857","title":{"rendered":"We only do cats, from a void deck encounter to a cat grooming school"},"content":{"rendered":"


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I stepped into a room teeming with feline energy at PetPat, Jen\u2019s cat grooming salon in Upper Thomson. Tucked away on the second floor of a classic walk-up shophouse, the space was bustling with owners spending their afternoon pampering their furry companions.<\/p>\n

For <\/span>PetPat<\/u><\/span><\/a>\u2019s founder, Jen Toh, this journey into specialised feline care began with a chance encounter at a HDB void deck.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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She had never considered herself a cat person, until a community cat came over and sat quietly beside her. The memory of that quiet connection lingered, sparking a deep desire to give back to the feline community. That single impulse eventually blossomed into a dedicated business.<\/p>\n

PetPat<\/u><\/span><\/a> focuses exclusively on cats. This distinction is crucial, Jen explains, because grooming a cat requires an entirely different skillset from handling dogs. Cats are highly sensitive creatures that stress easily; groomers must read their subtle body language to keep them calm.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A standard session includes bathing, brushing, and blow-drying, but the process is far from mechanical. The groomer must constantly read the cat’s cues, adjusting the pace to ensure a gentle, stress-free experience.<\/p>\n

By treating feline care as a specialised discipline rather than an afterthought to dog grooming, <\/span>PetPat<\/u><\/span><\/a> offers anxious owners peace of mind. A tense cat requires an entirely different approach and patience level compared to a relaxed one.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When Jen first started out, formal education for feline groomers in Singapore was virtually non-existent. While dog grooming schools thrived, cat-specific training pathways did not. Jen had to teach herself, bridging the gap through trial, error, and intuition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This challenge wasn’t just a personal hurdle; it revealed a glaring gap in the local pet industry. There was a community of aspiring groomers eager to learn, but with no local academy catering to them. That realization ultimately inspired Jen’s next big step.<\/p>\n

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