by Cheryl Jerabek
Located at 1140 Pine Street in the dog wash area at West End Wash in Norwood, Pampered Pawz Dog Grooming keeps our furry community members looking, feeling, and smelling their best. Providing timely, full-service dog grooming to the Norwood, Naturita, and Nucla areas, Pampered Pawz is dedicated to giving pets the personalized care they deserve.
Pampered Pawz was founded in 2022 by owner and groomer, Sonya Combs of Norwood. An avid animal lover, Sonya has always dreamed of working with them in some capacity. “As a child I always wanted to be a veterinarian,” she stated. “I never planned to be a groomer, the opportunity for training just came up at the right time. I wanted to work with animals and provide a much-needed service to the community, so I completed a short apprenticeship and then learned the rest by myself.”
Pampered Pawz offers a wide range of grooming services ensuring that all pets receive top-notch TLC. Options for dogs include haircuts, bath and brushes, de-shedding, nail trims, and even dog sitting. Cat appointments are available for de-shedding and shaving.
“Keeping pets healthy and at their best is very important to me,” Sonya shared. “I am thrilled to be able to provide a service many people cannot do themselves.”
What sets Pampered Pawz apart is Sonya’s thoughtful approach to her fur-clients’ comfort. Instead of kennels or cages, she provides a cozy, stress-free containment space where pets can relax while waiting for their turn or for their owners to pick them up. Sonya has a special swing that supports and calms dogs while getting their nails trimmed, making the process easier and less stressful for both Sonya and the pups.
“Sonya does a great job with our dogs,” commented a regular customer in the community. “She grooms all five of our dogs at once, so it’s very convenient. They come out looking adorable – all shiny and clean. She even puts little bandanas on them.”
Over the course of the years, there have been some funny moments, like the time a dog came in with a big wad of gum wedged into its paw, turning a routine grooming session into an sticky challenge.
With her love for animals and attention to detail, Sonya has built Pampered Pawz into a trusted grooming service for local pet owners in and around the Norwood area. Whether it’s a simple nail trim or a full grooming session, Pampered Pawz Dog Grooming ensures every pet leaves perfectly pampered.
Sonya moved to Norwood in 2016 where she lives at Lazy JR Livestock, a small cattle ranch. She has three dogs, River, Dolly, and Fud, a cat, Oakley, and a gecko named Toothless.
“The community has welcomed me with open arms and business has increased exponentially,” Sonya said. As far as plans for the future, she would like to expand and move into a bigger facility, allowing space to hire and train more groomers. For information about the service, visit Pampered Pawz Dog Grooming on Facebook. To schedule an appointment, call (970) 275-7269.