Pet Spa • Boutique • Wellness • Education
Fear Free grooming, skin & coat care, wellness, and education for cats, rabbits, dogs, and horses. Our small animal spa is located in Sandy, Utah. Equine services are provided at your location.
Education.
Experience.
Compassion.
For Joni Merrill, Pampered Paws & Ponies is more than a business. In many ways, it is a return to where her story began.
Joni grew up on a horse farm in rural Ohio surrounded by dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, birds, and other small animals. She showed horses and rabbits, groomed the family pets, and prepared her own horses for the show ring—all without realizing that professional grooming was even a career.
Life eventually took her away from the farm and into a 30-year career in hospitality and business leadership. But after a serious automobile accident caused her to reevaluate the direction of her life, a few very special animals helped lead her back to where she started.
Today, Joni combines a lifetime of hands-on animal experience with extensive professional education to provide thoughtful, individualized grooming and skin and coat care in a quiet environment designed around the physical and emotional needs of each animal.
Because through it all, the animal in front of us is what matters most.
Curated Essentials for the Pampered Pet
Dolly-Chiny® Degreasing Oil
A versatile pre-bath treatment designed to break down stubborn oils and buildup while nourishing the skin and coat. Especially helpful for greasy coats and stud tail, it also provides slip to help loosen tangles and make mat removal easier and gentler on the coat.
Formulated with camellia seed, jojoba and argan oils to help leave the coat soft, fluffy and glossy. Suitable for cats and dogs.
Key Benefits
Excellent for greasy coats and stud tail
Helps break down stubborn oils and buildup
Provides slip to assist with tangles and mat removal
Nourishes the skin and coat
Helps restore softness, fluff and shine
Can be used for targeted areas or as part of a full-body bath
How to Use
For targeted treatment, apply directly to greasy areas and gently massage for approximately 1 minute. For full-body degreasing, apply evenly through the coat and massage for 2–3 minutes. Rinse thoroughly, then follow with your preferred shampoo.
Dolly-Chiny® FurGlow Gentle Cleansing Shampoo
A gentle yet effective shampoo formulated specifically for cats, Dolly-Chiny® FurGlow cleans away dirt and excess oil while helping preserve the skin’s natural moisture balance. Its mild, plant-based cleansing system makes it a great choice for routine bathing and sensitive skin.
FurGlow features soothing botanicals including chamomile and aloe vera, along with conditioning and moisturizing ingredients that help leave the coat soft, clean and manageable without stripping natural oils. It is also an excellent follow-up shampoo after Dolly-Chiny® Cat Degreasing Oil.
Why we love it:
Formulated specifically for feline skin and coat
Gentle cleansing without over-stripping natural oils
Helps remove dirt and excess oil
Contains chamomile, aloe vera and other botanical extracts
Helps maintain skin moisture balance
Leaves the coat soft and manageable
Highly concentrated for economical use
Ideal after Dolly-Chiny® Cat Degreasing Oil
Directions:
For direct washing, dilute 1:100–1:200 with warm water. Apply, gently massage for 3–5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
For a bath soak, dilute 1:500–1:1000 in water. Soak and massage for 3–5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
Size: 500 mL / 16.91 fl oz
For pets only. Avoid the eye area. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
Give your cat’s coat softness, smoothness, and natural-looking volume without stiffness or heavy residue. Dolly-Chiny FurNova is a professional grooming shampoo formulated to gently cleanse while helping improve manageability, reduce frizz and static, and enhance the coat’s natural body.
Hydrolyzed silk protein helps smooth and seal the hair cuticle for easier combing, while hydrolyzed milk protein helps give individual strands added body. Jojoba oil provides lightweight softness, and a blend of botanical extracts and conditioning ingredients supports both the skin and coat.
FurNova is especially well suited for long-haired cats and coats that need volume, separation, and a smooth, brushable finish.
Why We Love It
Creates lightweight volume without stiffness
Helps reduce frizz and static
Leaves the coat soft, smooth, and easier to comb
Hydrolyzed silk protein supports a sleek, polished finish
Hydrolyzed milk protein helps add body to individual strands
Contains jojoba oil, aloe vera, Zinc PCA, goji berry extract, and Lactobacillus ferment
pH balanced and designed for frequent professional grooming use
Excellent for long-haired cats and coats needing added lift and manageability
How to Use
Option 1 — Direct Rinse:
Dilute 1 mL shampoo in 200 mL water (1:200). Pour over the coat, massage gently, then rinse with cool water.
Option 2 — Soak & Pat:
Recommended for long-haired cats. Mix 1 mL shampoo in 1 L water (1:1000). Ladle over the fur and gently pat for 2–3 minutes, then rinse with cool water.
Professional Tip: For maximum volume, reverse blow-dry the coat during drying.
Dolly-Chiny 3-Step Fluffy & Smooth Routine
For the complete grooming routine:
1. Prep: Dolly-Chiny Degreasing Oil on greasy or oily areas; rinse thoroughly.
2. Cleanse: Wash with Dolly-Chiny FurGlow Shampoo to remove impurities.
3. Finish: Use Dolly-Chiny FurNova for smoothing, softness, and volume.
Key Ingredients
Hydrolyzed Silk Protein • Hydrolyzed Milk Protein • Jojoba Seed Oil • Aloe Vera • Zinc PCA • Goji Berry Extract • Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate • Hyaluronic Acid • Vitamin E • Botanical Extracts
Size: 500 mL / 16.91 fl oz
For pets only. Avoid the eye area. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Store below 30°C and keep out of reach of children and pets when not in use.
Specialized Care for Every Companion
Cats
Specialized feline grooming, skin & coat care, and wellness with a Fear Free approach.
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Rabbits
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Dogs
Expert grooming for small dogs, restorative skin & coat care, and individualized wellness options.
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Horses
Specialized equine skin & coat care, wellness, and education tailored to your horse’s individual needs at your location.
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