Care should feel kind.
A Gap in Care
For some cats, grooming becomes an important part of their care. Yet it's commonly approached in ways that feel overwhelming rather than supportive to them.
Reactions are too often mistaken for “feisty” or “difficult,” obscuring the care our feline companions truly needs.
Rethinking Grooming
Recognising that grooming is not simply work on the coat, but care for a living being with its own sensitivities and boundaries.
Hey Good Cat exists to redefine care that centres the cat — where behaviour is understood rather than labelled and grooming adapts to respect, leaving no doubt that Every Cat is a Good Cat.
The Approach
Grooming approached as a whole system beyond the coat.
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Feline-Specific Care
Designed specifically for cats — not adapted from dog grooming. Differences in anatomy and instincts shape how we handle, groom, and set up the environment, so care aligns with how cats experience touch, movement, and change.
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Behaviour as Communication
Behaviour is read as communication, not judged as personality, guiding when to continue and when space or a pause is needed.
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Science-informed, Force-free Care
A force-free approach grounded in how cats learn and cope. Handling, environment, and pacing are shaped by behavioural science, reflecting how cats respond to stress and form associations.
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Care Without Rush
Appointments are not volume-driven. A limited number of cats at any one time, arranged with compatibility and sensory load in mind, allows space for pacing, breaks, and recovery — so care stays attentive and regulated.
A space for cats, their people, and a kinder way of grooming.
Caregivers at Heart
Cat guardians too,
bringing empathy to professional feline care.
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Desmond Chan, CFMG
Meet DesmondCo-Founder, Principal Groomer
NCGI Certified Feline Master Groomer
Fear Free Certified® Grooming Professional
Low-stress Handling Certified (Silver) -
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