Bentley & Bear Holistic Dog and Cat Grooming

11/06/2026

Louie and Ziva are both clocking up the years now. 🐾

All grooming should be kind, but as our dogs get older, their needs can change. Stiff joints, reduced stamina and the little aches and pains that come with age can mean a gentler approach and a little more flexibility.

Today was Ziva’s first groom with me, after a meet and treat a while ago while Louie is a familiar handsome face in my groom room.

Both went home clean, comfortable with tidy nails and being the very lovely dogs that they are. ❤️

11/06/2026

Quietly stealing hearts and leaving fur everywhere he goes. 🐾

Loki may be a little shy, but that doesn’t stop him being ridiculously handsome. 🖤🤍

A bath, de-shed and belly clip for this gorgeous boy today, leaving him looking and feeling his best.

The assignment was to stop being so handsome.

He failed spectacularly.

11/06/2026

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09/06/2026

What a bargain price for what is actually priceless education…

I’m going to definitely be doing this…

Explore animal emotions, sentience, and behaviour in this welfare-focused online course from Atticus Academy. Learn how animals experience the world and how this knowledge improves ethical, compassionate animal care.

09/06/2026

I haven’t mentioned this publicly til today, but I’ve recently been notified that Bentley & Bear has received yet another Animal Star Award nomination — this time in a specialist cat grooming category.

As many of you know, feline grooming has become an increasingly important part of my work over the last few years, so it’s especially meaningful to see that recognised.

It’s just a nomination at this stage, but I’m incredibly grateful to whoever took the time to put Bentley & Bear forward. I think I know who it might be. 🥰

Luton Today kindly featured my story, which you can read here:

https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/your-world/award-winning-buckinghamshire-groomer-receives-fresh-national-recognition-for-specialist-cat-care-8666223

Thank you, as always, to the wonderful cats (and their caregivers) who place their trust in me. 🐾

“Kindness, compassion and putting the cat’s emotional wellbeing first”

09/06/2026

This handsome chap is Cooper, who came to see me this morning for his first birthday groom. 🎉🐾

Some cats arrive and you immediately know they’re special, and Cooper is definitely one of those. He’s one of those cats that your heart just connects with.

Today’s groom was all about keeping him comfortable and maintaining the beautiful coat his family works so hard to care for. Cooper had a claw clip, a belly clip, a hygiene clip, a little tidy of those fabulous fluffy pantaloons, and the removal of just a couple of tiny knots.

And credit where it’s due — his family do a wonderful job of grooming him at home. Regular maintenance makes such a difference, allowing me to focus on the little practical trims that help keep him comfortable and clean rather than tackling significant matting.

At just one year old, he’s already growing into a magnificent Maine C**n, with a lovely temperament to match his impressive size and fluff.

If you’d like to follow Cooper’s adventures, he has his own Instagram account too. Give him a follow and watch him continue his journey from fluffy youngster to majestic Maine C**n. 🧡

https://www.instagram.com/coopermainecoon2025?igsh=N2Y1Y2thcndmemFu

Happy 1st Birthday, Cooper. Thank you for making my morning such a lovely one. 🎂🐱

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08/06/2026

One of the loveliest parts of seeing cats regularly is watching them change over time. Casper’s coat is gradually deepening in colour as he matures, and he’s growing into a very handsome boy indeed.

What hasn’t changed is his nature — calm, affectionate and quite possibly the most contented kitty cat I’ve ever met. 🐾

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08/06/2026

Move over bestselling authors… 😜

Okay, perhaps not.

But I have officially had my Guide to Preventative Grooming in Cats published on the Kitty’s Raw Store website, which feels rather lovely.

If you share your home with a cat, I’d be delighted if you’d have a read. It covers simple ways to support your cat’s comfort, coat condition and wellbeing between grooming appointments, along with a few things many owners don’t realise they should be checking.

The best part? Most of it can be done during those quiet moments when your cat chooses to spend time with you.

Link below if you’d like to take a look. 👇🐾

And if you do read it, I’d love to hear what you think.

A descriptive guide to Preventative Grooming to help keep your Kitty looking tip top from Caroline at the Award Winning and Feline Focused Bentley & Bear Holistic Grooming.

01/06/2026

🌙 Bedtime Brain Teaser 🐾

Before you scroll off to sleep... how many grooming-related words can you spot? 👀

Bonus points if you find them all without squinting. 😆

Pop your score in the comments ⬇️

And if you're reading this from bed... no judgement. I am too. 🤍

N’night!