We appreciate the ongoing loyalty and referrals. Recently a new client asked me about how we began Dancing Paws. Well, it all began way back when in 1966 when dinosaurs roamed the earth:
I may be the first non-professional, professional dog walker in the history of New York, (or at least Brooklyn). Growing up I dreamed of having a canine pal . What could be better than a frisky, happy-tailed, flo
ppy-eared, eager, and joyful buddy to care for, love with all of my heart, and join in the wonder of romp and play? Not much has changed (just a few decades and some grey in the hair! )Unfortunately, my mom didn’t share the same sentiment so I had to experience the privilege of canine companionship vicariously. I remember counting the days until the end of grade school; that meant that I would get to care for a bunch of our neighbor’s dogs over the summer. There was Cookie, a sweet beagle-lab mix, Alex a fierce-looking Boxer with a heart of gold, Blazer the stunning Dalmatian who let me eat out of his bowl ( hey, I was 11) and Pep, the cuddly jet-black Mini Poodle whose motor never stopped running. I was known as the artsy, hippy kid walking around East Flatbush with a pack of friends, not many of them of the two-legged variety. That was fine by me; the best conversations still to this day are the ones that I have with my dogs. The non-verbal power of a look,a pet, a scratch, and a smile, you know exactly what I mean since you are also a pet lover. In 2000, Debbie (my wife and ultimate feline spirit) and I began Dancing Paws; we kept it small, made it about the love and comfort offered to our fuzzy friends, and were fortunate to enjoy immediate success and an impeccable reputation. It was a wonderful part-time barter-based business and we still have a few of our original clients to this very day. In 2007 I left a corporate career in publishing. Yes, being VP of Sales & Marketing had its perks but nothing compares with the feeling that I enjoy when meeting new friends and having the honor to share in the lives of their pets. It was the best thing that ever happened to me and I am grateful to be the chief bottle washer, owner, operator, CEO, COO, CFO, and UFO of Dancing Paws Pet Care Services of Northern Westchester. Our business model is very simple, we offer genuine love, attention, reliability, and expertise at competitive prices without a whole lot of “menu items “ and “add-ons”, after all, who wants to be nickel and dimmed? We are all aware of the challenges during this economic landscape, you’ll find that we are flexible and reasonable so don’t think twice about sharing any concerns that you may have. We’ll do the best that we can to help you care for your animal kids in the most efficient way. The real bottom line is having the right person in your home, it’s not just your cat or dog, it’s your family, your property your peace of mind. We’ve seen it all during the past ten years, the joy of a 7week old puppy first coming home, the chaos of a faulty alarm system, the unexpected horror of a burst pipe, the suddenness of a sick animal, and the sadness of the final goodbye. Give a call, drop a line, initial consults are always complimentary and there are dozens of families in our community that are happy to vouch for ‘’Uncle Scott”.
Pets Adore Us and Their Owners Like Us! That Simple ( ask about weekend rates) It occurs to me that we are starting our 23rd year and what a start! And I did!
