About Debbie Cray

Hi my name is Deborah Cray. I grew up here in Hamilton Township and this is where my love for animals started. I have been involved in many types of animal care. My veterinary experience came from working under the well known Dr. William J. Carter of Mercerville Animal Hospital for approximately 10 years. I have always know working with animals is what I was meant to do. I happily, but sadly had to leave Dr. Carter to start a family. Pet grooming has always been an interest of mine I use to practice bathing and grooming my own family pets for years. This truly became my love and I decided to pursue a career in pet grooming. After my children started school my opportunity came when I started at Pet Smart as a bather. Through my time as a bather I started to build many owner request due to the personal care I had for there animals. Finally I was chosen to attend Pet Smarts groomer training program. Once I became trained and certified I was on my way. Things went great I was trained and learned from many veteran groomers, their knowledge was second to none. As my client list grew I knew Pet Smart was not for me. Being involved in corporate America grooming where the basis of the whole operation is all about money surely did not fit in to my heart. Most dogs do not enjoy being brought into an environment with the noise level of 5 dryers blowing, being put into a metal cage, and basically being a required weekly number to make plan. I know as a pet owner and lover myself I would have a hard time leaving my pet in that environment. With that said the idea of Pets In Paradise came alive.