When Brian founded Harlem Doggie Day Spa (HDDS), he imagined more than a grooming business — he envisioned a space where care, purpose, and opportunity came together. That vision came to life when he saw firsthand how grooming could offer more than clean coats — it could restore dignity, bring relief, and strengthen the bond between people and their pets.

After witnessing pet owners find hope through grooming in the aftermath of natural disasters, Brian launched the Pup Relief Tour — an initiative that began as emergency response and grew into a national movement of free grooming services, outreach, and community care.

Now, we’re taking the next step.

The Big Idea is a bold workforce development campaign to raise $750,000 to launch and sustain grooming training programs for underserved communities — supported by the tools, space, and resources needed to make them thrive.

With your support, we will:

Provide career training for individuals reentering the workforce
Offer grooming certification programs to those in shelter recovery and transitional housing
Launch youth-focused grooming and job-readiness programs
Build out a space that supports training, mentorship, and expanded services
Grow the Pup Relief Tour’s national reach — delivering free grooming and education where it’s needed most

This program is built on one goal: expanding opportunity. By giving people the tools, support, and space they need to build lasting careers, we strengthen our communities. The simple act of hoping becomes the foundation for building something meaningful.

Your donation helps fund the programs, training hours, equipment, and the home base that makes it all possible.

Join us in building something meaningful — not just a space, but a movement.

Donate today and be part of The Big Idea.

The Big Idea: Grooming a Better Future

Join us in making our Big Idea a reality —Support our mission to create a permanent home for compassionate pet care and career opportunities in Harlem and beyond!