Bow Wow & Meow's

I've always had a good feeling when leaving my bulldog at Bow Wow Meow. One of the things that makes me feel this way is when we walk up to the front door he starts to get excited and actually paws to go in. This reassures me that Kathy takes good care of him after I leave. The price is more then fair. Also having a bulldog who loves to get dirty, Kathy really takes good care him. He gets his ears cleaned, his nails clipped and smells great when he leaves. I don't know what products they use on him but he smells good for much longer then I would have thought. Kathy's staff has always been courteous and friendly and you get the feeling that they like their jobs. I feel fortunate to have Bow Wow Meow in the neighborhood, but would also travel to take my dog here. I highly recommend Kathy and Bow Wow Meow.

Buffy took an instant affection to Kathy, the owner and chief groomer. Kathy is also nice to me, Buffy's mom. Kathy is willing to schedule groomings on my schedule, weekends included. I'm a happy customer.

I would have to disagree with the post about the phone call. Kathy has never been rude and has always been very understanding. I would never patronize an establishment that discriminates and I would say that in all the years that I've had my dog groomed there, there has never been any inclination of any discrimination of any kind.

We have been taking our dog there ever since we came back to the city almost 3 years ago. The grooming is always extremely well done and Kathy and her other groomer [Amy I believe] are very friendly and professional. The shampoo they use is a wonderful oatmeal shampoo with a great fragrance. It's a least 3 weeks after the grooming before even a hint of "doggy" smell. Will use Bow Wows as long as we live in the city.

I have been taking my dogs to Bow Wow Meow for 3 years now... Kathy and her staff are great and my dogs always come back looking amazing! The negative post below is completely untrue. Kathy is extremely friendly and personable to my partner and I every time we go in there. I don't know why someone feels the need to ask if a business in Philadelphia is gay-friendly, but Bow Wow Meow is definitely far from homophobic. I would recommend this place without reservation to anyone!

I am the owner of Bow Wow & Meow's Grooming Spa "Kathy" and the review about my being rude and hanging up on someone who asked if my spa was gay friendly is untrue, it simply never happened nor would it.

I called because several friends had good experiences in the past... but something must have changed, because the person I spoke with (I think she said her name was Cathy) was rude to me when I asked if they were a "gay-friendly" business and hung up the phone in my ear. I guess homophobia still exists in Philadelphia... I just moved to the city from the suburbs and was expecting a better class of people...

We take our dogs to Kathy and Amy. They are really nice to animals and humans! Our dogs try to get in the door even when we're walking past the shop. Thats how stress free they are going there. They do a great job too!

Bow Wow& meow is the best grooming salon that i have gone to the staff is so people /dog friendly the salon is bright and cozy with a freash clean odor it really make's you feel that you would not want to take your pet anywere els and i also like how they let the dogs walk around, the hair cuts are beautiful so hats off and paw up to Bow WOw& meow . Thanks from jasper the Shih tzu & family highly recommaned

My dog is a wirefox terrier and had a really bad experience being "stripped". However, at Bow Wow Meow, kathy, the owner is superfriendly and accomodating. Alex, who strips my dog does a great job. They truly love dogs and the place is immaculate for a dog grooming salon. It's a great find.

I have a golden retriever who likes to swim and roll. She love to roll in the grass, sand and dirt, usually after swimming. I was happy to see BW&M's sign 2 years ago while walking home with a particularly wet, muddy dog. We stopped in and an instant bond was formed. We have been going to BW&M ever since. Emily loves going to get her bath, a huge change from when I did it at home. Kathy and her staff are wonderful and attentive with all that come through the door. My dog likes it so much, even if we are not going to BW&M, she stops at the front door. Whether you are taking advantage of the full grooming or just getting your furry friend a bath, everyone is treated in a friendly professional manner. There were some staffing issues, which Kathy has since rectified. Making appointments is easy as Kathy goes out of her way to accomodate your schedule. I usually cancel at least once before getting in and Kathy always works around my schedule. We are loyal BW&M fans!

Very pleased with our experiences at BW&M. Our puppies first grooming experience was at another groomer and was a travesty. She was frightened when we picked her up and her cut was nothing like we wanted. On the other hand my pup's experience with Kathy, Alex and staff has been excellent. She has trouble leaving when I pick her up and wants to go inside when ever we walk by. My terrier needs to be stripped and they are willing to do the cut you request. My pup will definitely go back!!

I love miss kathy for a three reasons, first it is tough to find a groomer who hand strips terrier dogs in the city, and it is nice to be able to drop my baby off, go shopping and not have to spend a million dollars on both the grooming and gas getting there. second, because i walked in on her without her knowledge and she was actually singing to my dog... and just as she promised he wasnt in a cage. Third, they knew what my dog was and better what he is SUPPOSED to look like. your a better groomer than a singer miss kathy!

I LOVE taking my dog to Bow Wow and Meows Salon. Its a cute, non pretentious place where they truley love animals. They are very busy and the place is so clean and calm. The Fairmount location is great too. Thank you and much success! See you again soon.

I have been taking my dog Maggie to BW&M since they opened. Mags has been to both Kathy & Amy. They both do a great job. My dog is very happy when I pick her up. No stress. This is a wonderful place where your pooch wil be treated well. Oh, and the bows are adorable!

My water and bath phobic dog loves this place. I was tired of trying to force my dog to take a bath, so I took her to this groomer's for a t...