Melissa Barnette is a professional groomer with Million Dollar Dog, Inc. She has been grooming at the spa since July, 2008.  Melissa previously worked in the insurance industry for five years before realizing that she really wanted to work with dogs.  She grew up on a farm and was always surrounded by animals.

Melissa is a natural at grooming and her passion for dogs has been lifelong.  She is currently working towards her Sporting Group Certification, which will allow her to be an expert in grooming breeds such as Cocker Spaniels,  Irish Setters and Golden Retrievers.

When Melissa isn't washing, drying, grooming and pampering pooches at MDDi, she enjoys spending time with her two sons, Luke and Logan, playing sports and vacationing at the beach.

Kat Rathbun has worked with animals for the past 13 years.  She has done everything from kennel work, vet assiting, pet sitting and grooming.  3 of those years she worked with Tara at a prestigious vet hospital in Ballantyne. 

Kat has always had a passion for the arts and has been able to merge her creative side with grooming.  Kat has been grooming in Charlotte, NC at Animal Artistry for the past three years creating one-of-a-kind hairstyles for many pets.  She has also worked Saturdays at Million Dollar Dog, Inc for the past year. 

Kat has been given the opprtunity to come on board with MDDi full-time to head up the creative side of grooming including stenciling and hair dyeing (useing natural color enhancement and funky, eccentric colors).  At Animal Artistry, clients requested Kat for their "new do's" such as mohawks, braides and 'Kat's Original Sytles'. 
 
If you are looking for something different and fun, contact Kat.  Feel free to call and ask questions and we will customize a new look that is perfect for your pet!