Laura Jayne Massaro has dreamed of running her own business ever since she discovered her passion for dog grooming. After countless trainings and apprenticeships, she was finally able to open Hair of the Dog mobile grooming spa in 2015. Her unique, portable dogspaonwheels allows her to serve a multitude of neighborhoods while also making it easier to cater to elderly and disabled clientele.

It took her several years to grow her business to rise out of debt and build a steady following of furclients. Despite working with a lean staff and collecting a $72,000 annual salary, all of her plans for the future involve the expansion of her business to create a greater community of education and care taking services, which she actively involved in now as the global pandemic threatens small businesses everywhere. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Massaro has been helping other groomers to advocate for their services as essential businesses.

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