pet grooming & Doggy Day Care

Furry Paws Pet Salon

Furry Paws has been awarded Rochester’s “Best Pet Groomer” since 2020! Pet grooming services & doggy day care available.

Call/Text 585-490-2458

For appointments, questions, and day care availability.

Grooming & Day Care

Luxurious SPA
Grooming Service for Cats & Dogs

Nail Trim
Ear Cleaning
Sanitary + Mat Shaves

Bath & Brush
Gland Expression
Teeth Brushing

Expert, Trusted Pet Grooming & Day Care

Furry Paws Pet Salon and Doggy Day Care is a full-service grooming and day care facility dedicated to keeping your pets happy, healthy, and looking their best. With a loving team of experienced professionals, we offer expert grooming for dogs and cats, as well as a safe, playful environment for day care guests to socialize and unwind.

Best groomer of Rochester since 2020

Voted Best Groomer 2020 – 2024, Furry Paws Pet Salon has earned a trusted reputation for top-quality care, gentle grooming, and a team that treats every pet like family.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Heidi Jordan

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I am a retired groomer, and I just had my Australian Cattle dogs groomed at Furry Paws Pet Salon. They do beyond amazing work. My dogs look spectacular. Thank you to all and we are beyond happy to say we found our new Groomer Friends!😃

Carla Bertino

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We recently lost our groomer due to an injury and had to quickly find a new one. We brought our 3 dogs here today and I can’t say enough positive things about our experience!!! ALL of the staff are AMAZING not only with our dogs but so kind and inviting to us as well! If you don’t bring your dogs here for grooming or doggy daycare, you’re missing out!

Teresa Jean Ciejek

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I am so grateful to the Furry Paws Pet Salon crew for their expertise. We lost our groomer 2 years ago and have been very unsuccessful at finding a groom to handle our high-anxiety shih tzu. Lila Grace is the most lovable dog ever, but grooming brings out the demon in her. The gang at Furry Paws not only took their time to work with her, but they also worked with us pet parents. They managed to groom Lila and brush her teeth. We have finally found our spot with a groomer who has become family to us! Thank you again Furry Paws.

Cassandra Balonek

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Furry Paws recently groomed our Rough Collie. They did an amazing job! She had a lapse in grooming and was a complete mess — without judgement, they went to work and she looks beautiful. It is a huge relief to find a groomer that will do a thorough job removing her undercoat instead of doing a quick trim. She looks fantastic but I know she also feels great. Thank you so much!

Alaina Doty

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Today was my girl’s first groom!! They said she did great!! Cindy is absolutely amazing and Jade at the front desk is soo sweet. I will always recommend here and be taking my girl here always! Already booked for another appointment for her. I am even more pleased since my girl is a timid rescue and they spent extra time with her to make her comfortable. I love it here!

Jeffrey Ferrara

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we use them for their doggie day care. they remembered us from our first meeting. treats our dog Nola fantastic. they are so nice and welcoming. plus Nola basically pulls my arm off trying to get in when we drop her off, can't think of a better endorsement.

Elizabeth Gimeli

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Amazing and they just adore and love the animals! They know their styling and how to care for each and every one of them! Thank you for such great care!😇🥰

Stephanie Katz

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awesome job best groomer he's ever had!

Sara Lang

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Alanna and the staff here are absolutely wonderful! I felt very welcomed the minute I walked in, and comfortable leaving my doggy there! I've already set up my next appointment! Highly recommend!!

Nick Spencer

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best place n the people there are awesome 🖤🤘

Isabel Strapp

They went above & beyond for our girl! Highly recommend!

Micha Mros

The Furry Paws team grooms our dog and our cat. They're great, our fur babies like going there, their prices are very reasonable and you can tell they love all the pets they work with.

Justine O'Neill

We love it here!! They do a fantastic job with my German shepherd and really listen to what we want. The staff is very friendly and accommodating as well. We will be back!

Merriya Valleri

I'd give 10 stars if I could, supremely happy to find a place my dog can get her nails done! It's always an easy process, and they're always in excellent shape.

Kristine B

I honestly wouldn’t trust taking my dog ANY where else. Alanna and her staff absolutely treat every dog as if they were their own. They have nothing but patience and love. I get to see it first hand every day. Alanna is very up front with her clients about their pets. She also has a certified vet tech on staff. I have a rescue shihtzu and he’s terrified of a lot of people / things. He is so comfortable when they are grooming him, and loving. I have never seen anyone do better hair cuts any where else either. The time and effort they take with each dog is amazing. They absolutely will not push / force an animal to do anything if they’re too scared / upset. They are super knowledgeable and honestly everyone there are some of the best people I’ve ever met my entire life. I’m not just saying this, i mean it. Everyone genuinely loves animals there, and is driven by wanting to provide a safe, and loving environment for pets. Animals of course don’t understand grooming, nail trims, glands…. So it is our job to make them as comfortable and safe as possible. No animal is ever unsupervised, and each pet is treated with the same respect, affection, and love. We love your fur babies, they are family.

Meet the Furry Paws Pack

The Furry Paws Pet Salon team is a group of passionate, skilled groomers who treat every pet like their own. With a gentle touch, attention to detail, and love for animals big and small, they make sure your furry friend leaves looking and feeling their best.

Alanna Dalba, Owner/Groomer

Alanna is founder and owner of Furry Paws Pet Salon and Love for Misfit Meeps, her nonprofit supporting disabled and disadvantaged cats in the Rochester area.

Cindy, Groomer

Cindy has worked as a groomer with Furry Paws Pet Salon for 6 years. She loves working with animals. Before working as a groomer, she worked as a veterinary technician for 12 years. She is pet first aid certified.
She loves to spend time with her husband, and her 5 cats. She also enjoys spending time outdoors and going on cruises.

Rylee, Groomer

My name is Rylee and I am a graduate of the Victor Institute for Professional Pet Styling, and a certified groomer.
I have always had a love for dogs and even more when I got two Samoyeds of my own (Lincoln and Liberty). My love for animals has continued to grow with my little bunny (Buttercup).

Jade, A Little Bit of Everything

My name is Jade (they/them pronouns please!) – I do just about anything except giving the haircuts! You’ll typically see me doing reception, bathing/drying, obsessively cleaning/tidying, or expressing anal glands. I am the proud owner of a Misfit Meep, Gracie. I’m food motivated, rowdy, definitely the funniest one, and offbeat.

Vince, Daycare Attendant

Vince has been with Furry Paws since 2015; and is primarily the daycare attendant (while also giving giving the occasional bath). Since childhood he has been an animal lover, caring for mice, cats, ferrets, and even a lizard. When not at Furry Paws, you can usually find him on stage. Vince is a local actor in Rochester. And not just with the furry ones; Vince has been an advocate for those who can’t advocate for themselves. As a performance educator with Impact Interactive, he engages with companies and schools to encourage dialogue about social issues and promote understanding, through interactive theatre.

Kristine, Dog bather/Daycare Attendant

I am a bather/dryer/daycare attendant . I’ve always been passionate about animals, domesticated and wildlife. They make me happy. I love music, make up, tattoos and caring for animals. We have cats, dogs, fish and a bunny.

Joe, Dog Bather + More

Hello my name is Joe Ford I joined the Furry Paws family August 16th 2022. I am a floater and my duties are to bathe, dry, take the fur babies to the bathroom and whatever I am able to do to help! I have always had animals my whole life. Montana is in the picture with me. We also have 4 cats & many others throughout our lives.

grooming FAQ’s

Common Questions

At Furry Paws Pet Salon and Doggy Day Care, we want you to feel confident and informed about the care your pet receives. Whether you’re visiting us for the first time or are a returning client, our FAQ section covers the most common questions about grooming, day care, safety, and more. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out—we’re always happy to help!

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We offer professional grooming for dogs and cats, including baths, haircuts, nail trims, and de-shedding treatments. Our doggy day care provides safe, supervised playtime and socialization for dogs of all sizes.

Yes, appointments are required to ensure we can give your pet the dedicated time and care they deserve.

We’re opening for grooming Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM to close (no set time).

Doggy Day Care is open Tuesday – Friday from 9 AM – 6 PM and Saturdays 9 – 3 PM.

Cat grooming only available one Monday per month (call us to schedule!).

Please bring proof of up-to-date vaccinations (Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella), and let us know about any dietary needs or medications. We also recommend labeling any personal items.

Vaccine info should be provided before dog is let into building (distemper/rabies/kennel cough/influenza). Please make sure to bring bring any medications/food/treats.

All baths and grooms include bath, dry, brush out, nail trim and ear cleaning.

Note that teeth brushing, anal glands expression, and a bandana is an optional add-on per request.

All dogs must pass a free one-hour interview to ensure they’re a good fit for our group environment before they can enroll. We don’t separate dogs by size or temperament, but they are supervised 100% of the time by our trained staff to ensure safe, positive play for everyone.

Absolutely! We can schedule grooming during your dog’s day care stay for your convenience. Just let us know in advance.

We’re experienced in working with pets of all temperaments and will take extra care to keep them calm and comfortable. Please share any relevant info with us when you book.

Yes! We offer gentle grooming services for cats, including bathing, brushing, nail trims, and lion cuts.