Just as schedules pick up for the holiday season, there couldn't be a better time to introduce you to our November Featured Business of the Month, Woofie's of Rochester! Holiday travel or spending more time away from the home this season? No need to feel guilty about being away from your fur-babies, Woofie's has you covered.
Woofie's of Rochester is owned by Irondequoit residents Jessica and Bert Gallom. Learn more about Woofie's and check out our Q&A with owner, Jessica Gallmon:
How many years has Woofie's of Rochester been in Business: 2.5 years
What type of services does your business offer? We provide premium pet care services for dogs, cats, and a variety of other animals. These services include mobile grooming, pet sitting, dog walking, house sitting, and pet taxi needs.
How did your business come about? What made you choose to open your business? After a successful career as a graphic designer and manager, I was looking for a shift to something more fulfilling. Together with my husband, Bert, we set out for a change where we could take charge and feel empowered. I, deemed a dog whisperer by my children, felt a spark when learning about Woofie’s. To say Bert and I are animal lovers would be an understatement! We can’t imagine life without our fur family and knew from the start that Woofie’s was the perfect fit!
Why choose Irondequoit for your business’ home: We love living in Irondequoit and it made sense to have our home base be in the heart of our amazing community.
How many employees does your business employ? Are any local Irondequoit natives? We currently have a team of 20 people, 5 of which live and/or grew up in our community.
What do you want potential customers to know about your business? We are passionate about providing personalized and attentive care to your pets. We customize the care to your specific needs and take pride in going the extra mile. We have a robust app that tracks our GPS arrival/departure times including journal entries with photos/videos and a summary of what happened at your visit. All of this to provide peace of mind while you're away.
What community service has your business been involved in or what organizations do you support/donate to? We always give back to local rescues at each of our events, whether by funds or our services. We have partnered with Lollypop Farms to provide pet taxi services to low income families, donations and support of Verona Street, donations and grooming services to GRASP and Second Hand Rescue to name a few. As a brand we also partner with Farmer's Dog Fresh Food, Ancestry DNA, and Pet Telehealth to provide discounted options to our customers for premium care for their pets.
Are there any events you are hosting you wish to tell our community about? During winter we tend to be quieter with events. We celebrated 21 years of our Woofie's brand on October 22nd at Irondequoit Beer Company. Proceeds went to Verona Street Animal Shelter.
You can find Woofies of Rochester online or by calling (585) 206-4840. You can also follow them on Facebook or Instagram.