Samanntha Stout

Samanntha was from a military family and graduated from Austin High School in Decatur, AL. She received her BS in Biology (pre-veterinary medicine) degree from Troy University while on a full athletic scholarship for volleyball.

Samanntha discovered that grooming allowed her to blend her dedication to science and education with her love of animals. She is an International Advanced Certified Groomer (ICG) with International Professional Groomers (IPG), a member of National Dog Groomer Association of America (NDGAA) and is current in Advanced Pet First aid and CPR certification. She attends multiple training and continuing education seminars and classes yearly. Her goal is to provide the a highly skilled, up-to-date, education based salon for your beloved pets to be pampered in.

Brittany Karch

Brittany has always had a compassionate heart and a natural talent for helping others, both people and pets alike. Before joining the grooming world, she graduated from cosmetology school, but soon realized that making pups look and feel their best was her true passion. She has been a part of the Personal Paws Grooming family for eight years and takes pride in giving every pet the same care and attention she would her own. Happily married and dedicated to her work, Brittany combines skill, kindness, and experience to ensure every grooming session is a positive one for both pets and their parents. Brittany is a Certified Professional Groomer (CPG) and is pet first-aid certified, giving pet parents peace of mind that their furry family members are in safe, caring hands.

Emma McDonald

Emma grew up with a love and passion for animals. She currently has three pets of her own, two cats and a dog, but has had the pleasure of keeping various other animals in the past, including dogs, cats, small animals, and reptiles. After working at sister company Columbus Boarding and Training, Emma discovered her passion for grooming and began bathing and prep work for owner Samanntha Stout.

She is pet first-aid and CPR certified, ensuring your fur baby is always in capable hands.

Krystle Wynn

Krystle has over eight years of grooming experience and a lifelong love for animals (yes, she tried to adopt every stray). She specializes in making pets look and feel their best and is always learning and evolving, because great grooming is equal parts art, care, and heart. A proud pet parent to four dogs, a cat, and a snake, she is a Certified Professional Groomer (CPG) and is certified in pet first aid and CPR.

Elissa Dabbs

Elissa has over four years of hands-on experience making pets look and feel their very best. Animals have always been Elissa’s passion, so much so that her own home is happily full of life with six dogs and three cats (affectionately described as her “personal zoo”). With a gentle touch, a love for creativity, and a dedication to each pet’s comfort, Elissa brings both skill and heart to every grooming session. When she’s not pampering pups, you can usually find her spoiling her own crew, coming up with new grooming styles, or sharing laughs with fellow pet lovers. Elissa is a Certified Advanced Professional Groomer (APG) and is pet first-aid certified, giving pet parents peace of mind that their furry family members are in safe, caring hands.

Jamie Salaberrios

Jamie started her career in the animal care field 14 years ago as a veterinary technician and receptionist. She eventually was trained as a Pet Stylist, which she has been happily doing for the last 10 years. Jamie is CPR certified and her favorite breeds to groom are Standard Poodles and Golden Retrievers. When she is not grooming, Jamie has a daughter and Labrador Retriever that she enjoys going out on adventures with. She also enjoys working and attending ComicCons and spending time with friends and family.