Lion Cut
A short body with coat retained around the head, lower legs and tail, adjusted according to coat condition and the requested finish.
Cat Grooming Near Cary and Morrisville, NC
Professional Cat Grooming
in a Quiet,
Separate Dog-Free Room
in a Quiet,
Separate Dog-Free Room
Rebel Tails provides professional cat grooming at our Morrisville salon, conveniently located near Cary, North Carolina.
Cats are groomed one-on-one in a separate room with no dogs around. Services may include bathing or a dry bath, gentle towel drying, brush-outs, coat maintenance, nail trimming, ear cleaning, sanitary trims and customized cat haircuts.
Cats are groomed one-on-one in a separate room with no dogs around. Services may include bathing or a dry bath, gentle towel drying, brush-outs, coat maintenance, nail trimming, ear cleaning, sanitary trims and customized cat haircuts.
If You Have Ever Thought, “My Cat Would Never Do Well in a Regular Grooming Salon...”
You are probably right.
Because cats do not process grooming the way dogs do.
They react to the barking.
To the smell of other animals.
To sudden sounds.
To unfamiliar movement.
To the feeling that they cannot hide, leave, or control what is happening.
And for cats, that kind of stress is not minor.
Cat-friendly veterinary guidance specifically recommends reducing noise, exposure to dogs, and other environmental stressors because cats are highly sensitive to smell, sound, and loss of control over their space.
Because cats do not process grooming the way dogs do.
They react to the barking.
To the smell of other animals.
To sudden sounds.
To unfamiliar movement.
To the feeling that they cannot hide, leave, or control what is happening.
And for cats, that kind of stress is not minor.
Cat-friendly veterinary guidance specifically recommends reducing noise, exposure to dogs, and other environmental stressors because cats are highly sensitive to smell, sound, and loss of control over their space.
Why We Created a Separate Room for Cats
For a long time, Rebel Tails worked only with dogs.
Now we are opening our doors for cats too — but not by placing them
into a dog environment and hoping they “adjust.”
We created a separate room for cats.
That means:
Because for cats, the environment is not a small detail.
It is the whole beginning of the experience.
A cat can feel overwhelmed before grooming even starts. The carrier, the new smells, the noise, the unfamiliar room — it all stacks. And once stress starts stacking, the visit gets harder for everyone involved. International Cat Care specifically notes that stressors in cats often accumulate rather than stay isolated.
Now we are opening our doors for cats too — but not by placing them
into a dog environment and hoping they “adjust.”
We created a separate room for cats.
That means:
- no dogs around
- less noise
- less chaotic stimulation
- more privacy
- more focused one-on-one care
Because for cats, the environment is not a small detail.
It is the whole beginning of the experience.
A cat can feel overwhelmed before grooming even starts. The carrier, the new smells, the noise, the unfamiliar room — it all stacks. And once stress starts stacking, the visit gets harder for everyone involved. International Cat Care specifically notes that stressors in cats often accumulate rather than stay isolated.
Cat Grooming Prices Near Cary and Morrisville, NC
1 h - $130
We provide a cat grooming experience built around comfort, patience, and low-stress handling. Every part of the appointment is adjusted to your cat’s temperament, so the process feels calmer, gentler, and more manageable from start to finish.
Our full-service cat grooming may include:
We provide a cat grooming experience built around comfort, patience, and low-stress handling. Every part of the appointment is adjusted to your cat’s temperament, so the process feels calmer, gentler, and more manageable from start to finish.
Our full-service cat grooming may include:
- Bath options — a specialty shampoo bath or a dry bath, depending on what your cat tolerates best
- Gentle drying — towel drying only, with a quiet, low-stress approach
- Brush-out and coat work — helping remove loose fur, tangles, and minor matting
- Nail trim — keeping claws at a safe, healthy length
- Ear cleaning — removing buildup and helping keep ears fresh and comfortable
- Customized trim options — available styles include a lion cut, teddy bear trim, sanitary trim, comb cut, or a modified trim based on your preferred look and maintenance needs
15 min - $45
Help keep your cat’s paws cleaner, tidier, and more comfortable with our Cat Pad Treatment.
This focused service is designed to reduce litter tracking, buildup, and coat tangling around the feet. It includes gentle shaving between the bottom paw pads, a sanitary tidy-up where needed, and a nail trim to help maintain healthy paw function and everyday comfort.
This treatment is especially helpful for:
Help keep your cat’s paws cleaner, tidier, and more comfortable with our Cat Pad Treatment.
This focused service is designed to reduce litter tracking, buildup, and coat tangling around the feet. It includes gentle shaving between the bottom paw pads, a sanitary tidy-up where needed, and a nail trim to help maintain healthy paw function and everyday comfort.
This treatment is especially helpful for:
- long-haired cats
- cats who collect litter or debris in the feet
- cats who need a little extra maintenance between full grooming appointments
15 min - $30
Keep your cat’s nails safely maintained with our professional nail trim service,
available for one additional cat during the same appointment.
Our team trims each nail carefully and conservatively, always paying close attention to the quick for a safe and comfortable experience. Some cats need a little more time to get used to nail care, and that is completely normal. When needed, we are happy to work gradually and at your cat’s pace.
This is a short appointment designed to be quick and easy.
For the smoothest experience, we ask that you stay in the building
while your cat is being seen.
Keep your cat’s nails safely maintained with our professional nail trim service,
available for one additional cat during the same appointment.
Our team trims each nail carefully and conservatively, always paying close attention to the quick for a safe and comfortable experience. Some cats need a little more time to get used to nail care, and that is completely normal. When needed, we are happy to work gradually and at your cat’s pace.
This is a short appointment designed to be quick and easy.
For the smoothest experience, we ask that you stay in the building
while your cat is being seen.
The appropriate service depends on your cat’s coat condition, temperament, tolerance for handling and the type of maintenance needed. Please tell us about matting, previous grooming difficulties or special handling needs when booking.
This Is Not Just About Comfort
This part matters.
Stress in cats is not only emotional.
It can affect the body too.
Stress is recognized as an important factor in feline idiopathic cystitis and other lower urinary tract problems. Cats under stress may also eat less or stop eating, and in cats, ongoing poor
food intake can become medically serious and contribute to hepatic lipidosis.
So when a cat becomes overwhelmed, this is not just about them being “upset.”
It can affect how they feel well after the appointment is over.
Stress in cats is not only emotional.
It can affect the body too.
Stress is recognized as an important factor in feline idiopathic cystitis and other lower urinary tract problems. Cats under stress may also eat less or stop eating, and in cats, ongoing poor
food intake can become medically serious and contribute to hepatic lipidosis.
So when a cat becomes overwhelmed, this is not just about them being “upset.”
It can affect how they feel well after the appointment is over.
And That Is the Part Cat Owners Feel the Most
Most cat owners are not avoiding grooming because they do not care.
They are avoiding what comes after.
The hiding.
The shutdown.
The refusal to eat.
The tension for the rest of the day.
That feeling of, “I know this needs to be done, but I hate putting them through it.”
Cat-friendly guidance also recognizes that stress around visits
is one of the reasons cat owners delay care.
That is exactly why we wanted to offer cat grooming differently.
They are avoiding what comes after.
The hiding.
The shutdown.
The refusal to eat.
The tension for the rest of the day.
That feeling of, “I know this needs to be done, but I hate putting them through it.”
Cat-friendly guidance also recognizes that stress around visits
is one of the reasons cat owners delay care.
That is exactly why we wanted to offer cat grooming differently.
What Cat Grooming at Rebel Tails Looks Like
Our goal is simple:
To make grooming feel more appropriate for cats from the very beginning.
Not loud.
Not crowded.
Not surrounded by dogs.
Just a separate room, a calmer setup, and more one-on-one attention
in an environment designed to reduce unnecessary stress.
For cats, a quieter experience is not an extra luxury.
It is often what makes grooming feel manageable in the first place.
To make grooming feel more appropriate for cats from the very beginning.
Not loud.
Not crowded.
Not surrounded by dogs.
Just a separate room, a calmer setup, and more one-on-one attention
in an environment designed to reduce unnecessary stress.
For cats, a quieter experience is not an extra luxury.
It is often what makes grooming feel manageable in the first place.
Rebel Tails Is Now Serving Cats
If you have been putting off grooming because a traditional dog-salon setup never
felt right for your cat, this may be exactly what you were waiting for.
Rebel Tails is now serving cats — in a separate room, with no dogs around,
and a more private one-on-one approach built with feline stress in mind.
Because cats carry stress differently.
And they deserve an environment that respects that.
felt right for your cat, this may be exactly what you were waiting for.
Rebel Tails is now serving cats — in a separate room, with no dogs around,
and a more private one-on-one approach built with feline stress in mind.
Because cats carry stress differently.
And they deserve an environment that respects that.
Cat Grooming Designed Around Feline Comfort
Professional cat grooming should feel calm, transparent, and tailored to the individual cat. At our Morrisville salon near Cary, cats are groomed one-on-one in a separate dog-free room, with patient handling and clear communication throughout the visit.
Your cat’s comfort comes first. If a procedure cannot be completed comfortably, we will stop and discuss the most appropriate next step with you.
- TRANSPARENCYSee the Space. Know the Process.
- Glass-walled grooming room
- Clear communication at check-in
- Clear communication before and after
- SEPARATE CAT ROOMQuiet Space. No Dogs Around.
- Fewer unfamiliar sounds and smells
- One-on-one grooming attention
- Senior and anxious cats welcome
- COMFORT-FOCUSED CAREComfort Comes Before Speed.
- Calm, patient handling
- Pace adjusted to each cat
- Breaks whenever needed
Professional Cat Grooming Near Cary and Morrisville
Professional cat grooming can help with loose coat, tangles, matting, hygiene maintenance, overgrown nails, difficult-to-reach areas and coats that have become challenging to manage at home.
Rebel Tails provides grooming for cats in a separate room with no dogs around. The quieter setup allows each appointment to be handled one-on-one and adjusted to the individual cat's temperament, coat condition and tolerance for grooming.
Services may include a specialty shampoo bath or dry bath, gentle towel drying, brush-out, coat work, nail trimming, external ear cleaning, sanitary maintenance and customized cat haircuts.
Located at 1901 NW Cary Pkwy, Suite 106, Morrisville, NC 27560 .
What Is Included in a Cat Grooming Appointment?
The appropriate service depends on coat length, coat condition, matting, shedding, hygiene needs, temperament and the type of maintenance the owner is requesting.
A full-service appointment may include:
- A coat and handling assessment before grooming
- A specialty shampoo bath or dry bath
- Gentle towel drying
- Brushing and loose-coat removal
- Minor tangle and mat work when appropriate
- Nail trimming
- Gentle external ear cleaning
- Paw-pad maintenance
- Sanitary trimming
- A lion cut, comb cut, teddy bear trim or modified haircut
- A final coat and comfort check
Not every cat needs every step. The grooming plan should be adjusted to what is appropriate and manageable for the individual appointment.
Cats needing only claw maintenance can use our professional cat nail trimming service.
Cat Haircuts and Customized Trim Options
A cat haircut may be selected for easier coat maintenance, hygiene, matting management or an owner's preferred appearance. The final option depends on coat condition, remaining coat length and the cat's tolerance for handling.
Comb Cut
Shortens the coat while leaving more length than a close body clip. Availability depends on the existing coat and matting.
Teddy Bear Trim
A softer, fuller pet-style finish that may be possible when enough manageable coat length can be retained.
Sanitary or Modified Trim
Focuses on hygiene areas or specific sections of the coat without automatically shortening the entire body.
A reference photo can help communicate the preferred result, but the achievable finish must be based on the actual coat and what can be completed safely during the appointment.
Cat Brush-Outs, Loose-Coat Removal and Shedding Care
A cat does not always need a haircut. Some appointments primarily focus on brushing, removing naturally loose coat and making dense or shedding hair easier to maintain.
A professional brush-out may be useful for:
- Seasonal shedding
- Dense or plush coats
- Loose undercoat
- Hair collecting around the home
- Coats that are difficult to comb through
- Senior or less flexible cats needing help with coat maintenance
Loose-coat removal can make shedding more manageable, but it does not permanently stop the natural shedding cycle.
Cat De-Matting and Matted Coat Assessment
Cat mats can form when loose hair, friction and moisture cause sections of the coat to bind together. They are commonly found behind the ears, beneath the collar, under the front legs, through the belly and around the rear.
Light tangles may sometimes be separated with careful brushing and coat work. Tight or extensive matting may require clipping underneath the affected coat instead of prolonged brushing.
The priority should be choosing the most practical option for the cat, not preserving coat length at any cost.
Learn more about our gentle de-matting and coat assessment for dogs and cats.
Grooming for Long-Haired and Short-Haired Cats
Long-Haired Cats
Longer coats may need more brushing, tangle checks, sanitary maintenance and scheduled coat work. Examples include Maine Coons, Persians, Ragdolls and long-haired mixed breeds.
Short-Haired Cats
Short coats may still benefit from loose-coat removal, nail care, hygiene maintenance and help with areas the cat is no longer grooming effectively.
Breed name is only one factor. Coat density, age, flexibility, lifestyle, grooming habits and tolerance for handling also affect the appropriate service.
Quiet, One-on-One Grooming in a Separate Cat Room
Cats can respond differently to unfamiliar animals, smells, movement, handling and salon noise. That is why Rebel Tails does not place cats into the regular dog-grooming environment.
No Dogs Around
Cats are groomed in a separate room rather than surrounded by barking dogs and dog-salon activity.
One-on-One Attention
The appointment can be focused on the individual cat instead of moving several animals through the same space.
Quieter Drying
Current cat services use gentle towel drying instead of the high-velocity drying commonly used for many dog coats.
Individual Grooming Plan
Bathing, brushing, trimming and handling are adjusted to the cat's coat and ability to continue comfortably.
Cat Grooming Prices Near Cary and Morrisville
Rebel Tails publishes separate prices for full-service cat grooming, paw and sanitary maintenance and cat nail trimming.
Current service times and prices are displayed in the pricing section above. Review the selected service carefully when booking so that the appointment matches the coat work or hygiene maintenance your cat needs.
How Often Does a Cat Need Professional Grooming?
There is no single schedule that fits every cat. The appropriate frequency depends on coat length, coat density, shedding, matting, hygiene needs, nail growth, age, flexibility and the amount of maintenance completed at home.
Cats with long, dense or tangle-prone coats may need more frequent appointments than cats with easy-to-maintain short coats. A groomer can recommend a practical schedule after assessing the individual coat.
Scheduling maintenance before the coat becomes heavily matted generally allows for a simpler appointment and more styling options.
Preparing Your Cat for a Grooming Appointment
Clear information before the visit helps the groomer plan a more appropriate appointment.
Please tell the salon about:
- Current matting or difficult coat areas
- Previous grooming experience
- Sensitivity around the paws, belly, tail or face
- Difficulty with brushing, nail trims or carriers
- Mobility limitations
- The haircut or maintenance result you are requesting
Bring the cat in a secure carrier and allow enough time before the appointment to avoid a rushed arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cat Grooming
How much does professional cat grooming cost?
The currently published full-service cat grooming appointment is one hour for $130. Rebel Tails also lists separate paw and sanitary maintenance and cat nail-trimming services. Check the pricing section before booking in case services or prices have changed.
Do you provide cat haircuts?
Yes. Available trim options may include a lion cut, comb cut, teddy bear trim, sanitary trim or a modified haircut. The final option depends on coat condition and what the cat can tolerate.
Does every cat grooming appointment include a bath?
Not necessarily. Current service options include a specialty shampoo bath or a dry bath depending on what is appropriate for the cat and the selected appointment.
Can you groom a matted cat?
Matted coats must be assessed individually. Light tangles may sometimes be worked through, while tight or extensive matting may require a shorter clip instead of prolonged brushing.
Do short-haired cats need professional grooming?
Some short-haired cats benefit from loose-coat removal, nail care, hygiene maintenance or assistance with areas they are no longer grooming effectively.
Are cats groomed around dogs?
No. Rebel Tails currently provides cat grooming in a separate room with no dogs around and a quieter one-on-one setup.
Do you provide cat nail trimming without a full groom?
A separate cat nail-trimming service is published on the website. Confirm current appointment conditions when booking, especially when scheduling nail care without a full-service groom.
Is Rebel Tails a cat groomer near Cary and Raleigh?
Rebel Tails is located in Morrisville near Cary and serves cat owners from Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Durham and nearby Triangle communities. Use the published address to check the actual driving distance from your location.
Book Professional Cat Grooming Near You
If you have been looking for a cat groomer near you, Rebel Tails offers bathing, brush-outs, loose-coat removal, nail care, sanitary maintenance, de-matting assessment and customized cat haircuts.
Cats are groomed one-on-one in a separate dog-free room at our Morrisville salon, conveniently located near Cary, North Carolina.