The Paws (347) 222-3707

Our philosophy

Where passion
meets precision

The Paws was born from one belief: luxury pet care should never come at the cost of care itself. Every decision here is made on purpose, from the single product line we use to the number of appointments we take in a day.

“Every dog that walks through our doors deserves to leave feeling, and looking, extraordinary.”

Vanessa R. · Owner & founder

The team

Who will be looking after your dog

Vanessa R.

Owner & founder · Principal grooming stylist

Delto A.

Co-owner · Director of operations

Katie K.

Certified groomer
LicensedInsuredNYS compliantHydra Professional exclusively

What our clients say

Trusted by Staten Island’s
most discerning families

5.0 out of 5 across 62 reviews on Google.

★★★★★
I have two dogs, one battling cancer and another who is reactive, so trusting a groomer matters enormously to me. Vanessa and her partner go above and beyond. Every time, my dogs look incredible, smell wonderful, and have clearly been treated with care and patience.
IrisFull service grooming · bathing & blow dry
★★★★★
The best groomers on Staten Island. Vanessa and her fiancé are so lovely — caring and loving. They truly take their time to deliver the best results. We trust them 100%. My dogs Luna and Leo both loved coming in.
Rachele B.Full service grooming
★★★★★
Vanessa is absolutely amazing. You can tell right away that she truly loves what she does — gentle, patient, incredibly skilled. My dogs have always come back looking great and feeling happy. I highly recommend her to anyone who genuinely cares about their dog.
Ariella G.Bathing · full service grooming · nail trimming
★★★★★
I can’t say enough good things. Vanessa truly loves what she does and it shows. My dog Bella enjoys her visits and always comes home looking amazing and so happy. I’ve already recommended Vanessa to two friends because she’s simply the best.
Vivian E.Dog grooming

Let’s talk about your dog

Every booking is handled by us. No booking portal, no algorithm picking your slot. Just a real conversation with the people who will be caring for your dog.