WHO WE ARE
Hancock county's finest professional dog spa
At Paws & Refresh, we focus on what matters to you most - your pet. We treat your pets as if they were our own. We work to build a relationship with you and your pet so that you can rest easy knowing they are in good hands, even when you're not around. We also make them look pretty dang cute, if we do say so ourselves! Our team strives to be the best there is at what we do and also the most caring and compassionate pet grooming salon out there! We are also completely family owned and operated! Meet our groomers below to learn a little bit more about the people your dog spends time with at the salon.
Meet a groomer: Brandi
With over three decades of grooming experience starting from her mother's pet stores in 1992, animals have been Brandi's lifelong passion. At home, she surrounded by her beloved pack of five dogs, one cat, several chickens, and one horse. When she's not pampering others' pets or tending to her own animals, you'll find her out on the water, at home catching up on much-needed sleep, or enjoying the thrill of horseback riding. Brandi is a dedicated mother to her two adult children, as well as a loving girlfiend to her long-term boyfriend, Jeff.
She is so happy to continue serving her dedicated clients and looks forward to meeting new furry friends every day!
Meet a groomer: Gabbi
Gabbi's passion - caring for animals. Her entire life, Gabbi has been involved with animals. Growing up, she spent much of her time at her grandmother's pet stores after school and learned to love all animals at an early age. She has worked in the dog boarding, training, veterinary, and grooming fields exclusively since joining the work force, and has extensive experience with animal behavior and handling. At home, Gabbi enjoys riding and competing with her horse, Trudy, as well as caring for her seven dogs. In her free time, she loves hanging out and boating with her husband and family, watching Netflix, listening to murder mystery podcasts, and cuddling with her dogs.
She can't wait to meet your furry family member!
Meet a groomer: Taylor
Taylor started working with animals at a very young age. She was an active 4-H club member who completed 10 years in 4-H. One of her favorite projects she completed each year was the 4-H Dog Obedience project. With her love for working and training with animals, she decided to enter the world of dog showing and training at a more competitive level. She started showing and handling dogs in AKC dog shows, and soon caught the eye of many top breeders and professional dog handlers across the country. Taylor’s original dog breed she loved and showed was the Caviler King Charles Spaniel, but she also took pride in showing and training many other different breeds such as Shetland Sheepdogs, Goldens, and Mini American Shepherds. Her current love is the Australian Shepherd. She started showing, training, and raising Aussies 8 years ago, and has become very well known to a lot of top breeders in the area. It takes a lot of time and devotion; they are her whole life. Taylor has worked in dog training, dog show handling, pet sitting, pet nutrition & care, and grooming fields since joining the work force. Taylor first started learning to groom certain breeds 8 years ago by mentoring under top show professional handler Norma Smith. Taylor has a passion for learning new things about animals, especially if it contributes to better care, grooming, and handling of animals. Taylor’s loves and hobbies are being home on the farm with her animals, working as a 4-H leader in the Hancock County 4-H Dog Obedience project, and raising and training her dogs and puppies. Taylor builds strong relationships with her own animals as well as her client’s pets, and she looks forward to meeting new faces.
Meet a groomer: Ashley
Ashley has over 4 years of professional grooming experience and a lifelong affinity for dogs. She is dedicated to providing top-notch grooming services with a calm and loving approach. Her goal is to tailor the grooming experience to suit each dog's individual needs, ensuring that it's as enjoyable as possible. From bathing and grooming to nail trimming and ear cleaning, she strives to create a serene and comfortable environment for your beloved furry friends.
Trust her to pamper your pets with the utmost care and attention they deserve!
Meet a groomer: Melissa
Melissa, AKA Missy, was raised in Alexandria, IN. She has five sisters, three sons, one daughter, two step-sons, two daughters-in-law, and two grandchildren. She currently resides in New Palestine with her husband, Rick, and her two school-aged children. She has three dogs, Javy, Willson, and Josie, and one cat named Socks.
Prior to becoming a certified dog groomer in 2022, she spent 26 years in the medical field working as a certified EMT and billing medical insurance.
In Melissa's free time she enjoys sleeping, spending time with her family and pets, watching Cubs baseball, traveling, music, and movies - especially comedy or crime documentaries. She loves to have fun all the time!
Melissa can't wait to meet you and your furry best friend!
Meet a groomer: Alaina
Alaina has loved all animals all her life. As a teenager she helped care for horses, goats, cats, and dogs. She enjoyed barrel racing with her horse Misty, and still enjoys riding to this day. She has always had a very creative and artistic edge. Alaina enjoys painting and photography, which is mostly done of animals. So naturally, it makes sense that her artistic hobbies have now intertwined because of her love for dogs. She currently has two dogs of her own, Gracie and Tito. In the warmer months you can join them for some fun at Youngblood’s dock diving events.
Alaina looks forward to meeting you and your precious friend and making them picture perfect!
Meet a groomer: Kristina
Kristina has always had a passion for caring for animals. Growing up, she would get in trouble for feeding and taking care of strays by her parents! While in college, she worked for the VCA and Holistic Veterinarian Hospitals and absolutely loved it! Her favorite part was watching the dogs come in to get groomed, and when they came out, they looked and smelled amazing.
After having her daughter, she decided to give up her nursing career and try something new. She decided to go to the Grooming School of Indiana and graduated on July 28th 2022! Kristina then started her career at Paws and Refresh Pet Spa and has been here ever since!
In her free time, Kristina spends all her time with her special daughter, along with her 4 dogs and 2 cats . She enjoys camping, four wheeling, and anything on the water!
She is very patient and caring and is so excited to meet your furry pup!