Tori

• Certified Professional Dog & Cat Groomer
• Founding Employee since year one of Paws & Anchor (est. 2015)
• 13+ Years Professional Pet Care Experience
• Red Cross Pet CPR & First Aid Certified 
• IPG (International Professional Groomer) Member
• International Professional Groomers, Inc. Certified Salon Professional
• International Professional Groomers, Inc. Certified Professional Groomer
• AKC American Kennel Club Salon S.A.F.E. Handling Certification
• AKC American Kennel Club Salon S.A.F.E. Certified Groomer
• Salon Sanitation Certified (Barkleigh Productions) 
• Geriatric Grooming Certified (Barkleigh Productions) 
• Hair & Skin Certified (Barkleigh Productions) 
• Difficult Dog Certified (Barkleigh Productions) 
• Puppy Handling Certified (Barkleigh Productions) 
• Canine Massage Certified (Barkleigh Productions) 
• Feline Safety Certified (Barkleigh Productions) 
• Healthy Salon: Sanitation & Disease Prevention Certified (Barkleigh Productions) 
• Continuing Education Certified Yearly (Via: Intergroom, Groom Expo, and Pet Industry Conferences) 

I have had a passion for animals since I was a child, constantly rescuing neighborhood stray cats and kittens. I have spent much of my life volunteering with different organizations to help bring some joy into the world, for both animals and people. In 2008 I started grooming after realizing being a human hairdresser wasn’t my calling (not enough dogs!). I have also worked with wildlife all over the world, including the Induruwa Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Sri Lanka, and the Costa Rica Animal Rescue Center in Turrucares, Alajuela. Also, I am currently in school as a biology student. My favorite thing about working for Paws & Anchor is having the ability to help take care of our local pets, while still having opportunities to help animals all over the globe!