Black-Owned Pet Businesses You Can Support

As part of Black Out Day 2020, we're highlighting some incredible Black-owned pet businesses in the NYC area and online for you to support.

A huge thank you to our friends @temboandlaika for sharing these important resources within the pet community!

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Harlem Doggie Day Spa

Brian Taylor has always loved dogs, and what better way to love dogs then to make sure they are cleaned, walked and relaxed. Harlem Doggie Day Spa is teaming up with 50 Black groomers in 6 cities for their Pup Relief Tour to donate their services to those affected by the pandemic!

Ava's Pet Palace

Ava’s Pet Palace is a company based in greater Chicago that focuses on organic, non-GMO pet treats for dogs and cats. Ava’s Pet Palace was started by Ava Dorsey, a 13-year-old kidpreneur, at just 8 years old!

Stylish Pooch

Rahanna Gray owns a mobile grooming business, Stylish Pooch, and was recently featured on Queer Eye!

The Bark Shoppe

Melissa Mitchner owns The Bark Shoppe, located in Harlem, and offering everything: grooming, boarding, daycare, and walking, as well as her own brand of grooming products .

Natty Pet Shop

Joel Mahfood is well-known in Brooklyn for his nursery and plant store, but he is now venturing into pet supplies with Natty Pet Shop.

Darius Brown

At just 13-years-old, Sir Darius Brown was inspired by tragedy (Hurricanes Irma & Harvey) to make bow ties to send to homeless dogs at the ASPCA.

Enjoy-A-Bowl

Dr. Joe Jesse Owens III is a veterinarian in the Las Vegas area and created Enjoy-A-Bowl to stimulate the appetite of picky and sick pets.

Pet Plate

Reynaldo Webb created Pet Plate after seeing a huge need for pet food that does not contain mystery ingredients and employs a veterinary nutritionist to make the best formula for your dog.

Paws And The City

Jae opened Paws And The City after seeing the need for quality pet products and services in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

Paw Support Pet Care

Lenora is an animal control officer at the city shelter, has 3 rescue dogs, and also runs a pet sitting business, Paw Support Pet Care, in New Jersey,

Prodigy Puppy

Paula founded Prodigy Puppy providing personalized, high-end care for exceptional pets in NYC.

Lenny Forde is the co-founder of Little L’s Artisan Dog Treats, the only New York City Pet Bakery.

Scotch and Tea

Khrys Nikole is all the things: dog walker, sitter, trainer in NYC, and sells matching masks and dog accessories at Scotch & Tea.

Wynter the Pet Stylist

Wynter is a licensed grooming instructor and certified pet stylist in NYC and they are offering a safe home grooming experience during the pandemic.

Febra Alexander is the founder of Doggy Bag Treat, making custom order doggie treats with human ingredients made to order or catch her at the Long Island Farmer's Market on Saturdays.

Homescape Pets

Nana & her partner Marcus turned to homeopathic care for their own pets and now make healthy treats and CBD products free of preservatives and additives for your pets.

Brock N Bone

Elyssa founded Brock N Bone to sell adorable matching human headbands + dog bandanas. with locally-source fabric, in Harlem, NY.

One Pup Two Pup

Genny is a certified pet stylist with boarding, grooming + pick-up service at One Pup Two Pup in Brooklyn.

Rocky's Walkers

Brandon started Rocky’s Walkers with transportation from all 5 boroughs for boarding + walking, with the help of his younger brother Julius, providing dog walking in LES/East Village.

Urban Dog Care NYC

NYC native and author of the book Paws to Pavement, Logan Grendel started his dog sitting and training business out of pure passion. Logan’s philosophy is that dogs (especially urban pups) necessitate both physical and mental stimulation - and a walk is not just a walk. Bonus: all of the products he buys are made in the USA, including environmentally-friendly biodegradable poop bags!

Fresh Paws Bath House

Owned by Ron Leakey and based in Brooklyn, Fresh Paws Bath House will have your pet feeling so fresh and so clean!

Leela Ryan Dog Treats

Former attorney Vanessa was unsatisfied with the filler ingredients in pet treats, and decided to create her own! Leela Ryan treats (named after her dog) are filled with fresh fruits and veggies and made in small batches in NYC.

Grooming By Juanita

Based in NYC and PA, Juanita describes her business as a “cage-free, one-on-one” grooming experience!

Black Pet Care Professionals

Founded by Juanita, who also founded Grooming by Juanita, Black Pet Care Professionals is a one-stop destination for finding Black owned and operated pet care businesses nationwide.

We’re always on the lookout for more Black-owned pet businesses to share and support. Please keep an eye out for more updates!