Pooches & Smooches

Pooches & Smooches is a pet groomer in Richmond, Virginia. It is listed at 1001 Starling Dr, Richmond, VA 23229, which places it among the local businesses of Richmond that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by.

In Richmond, price depends on breed, size, coat condition and temperament: small short-coated dogs cost least, while doodles, poodles and double-coated breeds take longer and cost more, and matting adds a dematting fee. Ask whether the groomer is certified, how dogs are dried (cage dryers versus hand drying), whether rabies vaccination proof is required in Virginia, and how long your pet will stay. Most dogs need a groom every four to eight weeks. Saturdays and the weeks before holidays book up first, so schedule ahead and check the listing for hours, phone number and Google rating.

The business lists hours on 1 day of the week. On most of those days it is open 9 AM–5 PM. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (804) 447-0646. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is l.facebook.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 113 reviews, which is a strong result for a pet groomer in Richmond and suggests consistent service.

Richmond is in Virginia, in the Southeast, where summers are long, hot and humid, winters are mild, and afternoon thunderstorms and the hurricane season from June to November can change plans at short notice. Getting around Richmond is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Virginia's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

See the other pet groomers in Richmond listed below to compare ratings, hours and locations before you decide. Details on this page come from public sources and may change; confirm anything important by phone before relying on it. Business owners can claim the listing to keep it up to date.