Many of PAWS NY clients have trouble keeping up with grooming their pets, which is why we work to provide volunteers to routinely help with such tasks, in addition to cleaning out litter boxes and helping walk dogs. PAWS NY also partners with local groomers across NYC to handle the bigger tasks like haircuts and baths.

Grooming & Pet Health

Regular brushing is beneficial for all pets, keeping their coats free of tangles and shiny, plus it also helps stimulate blood flow to the skin. Additionally, it’s important to make sure your pet’s nails are trimmed on a regular basis. The American Kennel Club has a great guide for how to trim your dog’s nails safely and the ASPCA has a guide for cats as well.

Additionally, pet owners should monitor things like dental health and clean ears! Checking a cat’s ears for wax and debris can help keep infection away, and brushing a pet’s teeth can help prevent health issues down the line. Consult your veterinarian for support with any of these grooming issues.

Professional Groomers

Professional groomers aren’t just worried about appearances. Not only do they help clean and prevent matted fur—which can contribute to other health and hygiene issues—but they also pay attention to any underlying health issues that you may not be able to see under all that fluff! We’re so grateful for our Grooming Partners Animal Loving Care, Uncle Shawn’s Pet Care, Ciao Bow Wow, The Pet Maven, and more, who provide discounted services to our clients to help them keep their pets clean and healthy!

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Brian Taylor, the owner of Harlem Doggie Day Spa who is also known as the Dogfather of Harlem, reached out to PAWS NY to offer his services and help those who may not be able to afford or travel for regular grooming services, especially during the pandemic.

Taylor visited several PAWS NY clients in their homes throughout the month of June to offer basic grooming services including baths, nail trims, and haircuts—and the clients were thankful for his work.

“Thank you for doing a wonderful job on my dog,” said one PAWS NY client. “You’re very talented and I wish you the best of luck.”

PAWS NY clients are usually homebound due to age or illness, so we are grateful to Brian and the Harlem Doggie Day Spa for traveling around NYC to provide services for our clients and their dogs. With our volunteer program on hold due to COVID-19 pandemic, this has met a great need for our organization.

These in-home visits also serve as a test-run for Taylor, who is planning a cross-country Pandemic Pup Relief Tour to provide free grooming services to those in need across the United States. Starting on July 27, Taylor will travel in a new Mobile Grooming Van and visit cities including New York City; Washington, D.C.; Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; and Los Angeles, CA. While several of his partners have offered products and tools to support the program, Taylor is currently fundraising via GoFundMe to cover the overall costs associated with the trip.  

Photos from Harlem Doggie Day Spa:

Thanks to Brian and Harlem Doggie Day Spa for your support and best of luck with the Pandemic Pup Relief Tour!

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