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The Pet Maven offers cat grooming, dog grooming, and cat sitting for Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens in New York City. The Pet Maven's vision is to provide animal caregivers the ultimate in peace of mind for cat care & pet grooming through a house call solution. Passionate animal lover & professional Helen Adler established The Pet Maven in 2002. It first began with cat sitting & then expanded to in-home grooming services. Helen is a graduate of the New York School of Dog Grooming & is certified in Pet First Aid through the American Red Cross.
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Helen at the Pet Maven comes to you home on time and prepared. I have found it is a much better experience for my pet having me help. She is calmer which is conducive to a better groom. Helen is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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Thank you, Helen...and Citysearch.We chose the Pet Maven based on other reviews found here, and are very happy we did. Helen is professional, trustworthy, and for us at least - right in the neighborhood! We...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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Helen took my 6 month old puppy Lulu in on very short notice and gave her such a good cut that Lulu charmed people on our flights all the way from New York to Fargo. Lulu is a Pomeranian/Bichon mix and had...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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We were in a jam, and I needed a cat sitter in a moments time! When I called The Pet Maven someone answered my call promptly and provided me with a cat sitter immediately who set an appointment to meet with me...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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I thin kit was well set out and they did a great job and i hope i can read more..
openlist - user review - 02/25/2009
Pet Maven groomer Helen is fantastic.unbelievable.This is my story due ;to problems with other groomers it came to the point I became leary and fearful as my pooch had been razor burned and became sick after...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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Everything was great! Our apartment was robbed while we were gone and they did everything they could to ensure our cats were OK. We could not have asked for anything more! Definitely recommended!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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i own a five month old teacup yorkie. She is full of energy, love and very playful. I wanted to find someone that is great at what they do but also love what they do. I MEAN REALLY LOVE WHAT THEY DO. Helen the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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Usually my cats ignore me when I return from being awayfor a while and Rocky hides under the bed for hours because he is angry. But with my new sitter Ana Luiza it was different. The cats welcomed me and Rocky...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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I have 2 cats and need them to be cared for while traveling. I wrote Helen of the Pet Maven and she sent an immediate reply. I admit I was a little nervous at first of leaving my house and cats in someone...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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I am the proud owner of a Cavalier King Charles spaniel--he has a beautiful coat, but it definitely needs brushing on a daily basis. He needs to be professionally groomed at least every two months, and there's...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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My wife and I recently moved to NY and we needed a cat sitter unexpectedly for a two week period. I reached out to a number of cat sitters and Helen called me back within the hour. She met with us the next day...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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Helen is just the best. She is gentle with my Maltese as well as skilled in her technique. I feel so lucky I found her!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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Helen is fantastic! She recently gave Alfie, our 3 month old, 3 pound Chorkie his first haircut. He wasn't having any of it at first, but in time, Helen was able to get Alfie to sit still without fussing. She...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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I love Pet Maven. They will come in to your house and do the grooming (don't worry -- they of course clean up everything). Now my dog can get a groom without leaving the house! I would say it is on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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We found Helen through CitySearch after reading all the great reviews about her. We were traveling to New York from Los Angeles and knew we couldnt trust just anyone with our precious pooch pomeranian. Our...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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So greatful to have found Helen! My puppy had a horrible first grooming experience (at a local groomer) so I was very hesitant to try again. Helen was great with my puppy and made her look great! The added...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Helen came to my apartment to give my puppy her first cut. My calm, loving puppy turned into a crazy monster the minute the hair dryer turned on. And from there it was all downhill - saying my puppy was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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So glad to have found Helen! My Fay Fay is a special needs dog and requires a lot of gentle loving care since he was neglected in his previous home. I didn't feel comfortable bringing him to a groomer since...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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I found Helen from reviews off of this site, actually, and when I called Helen to make an appointment, I immediately knew I was in good hands. Bender had his first professional grooming with Helen and she made...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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My long-haired cat got severe clipper burn from a "reputable" and expensive Upper East Side salon so I had been trying to groom her myself for a year. Keeping up with the mats was impossible, but I was too...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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I used Helen's grooming services to groom my 5 year old himalayan cat. I'm ashamed to say I let her get pretty matted along her legs. Helen was great, she just came in and got it done. She was very gentle and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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I have 2 cats that have never seen water, much less been shaved before, and Helen knew exactly how to handle each one with their opposite personalities. She was very prompt, and had much knowledge about being...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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Wow!!! I am more than happy with this service. She showed up on time and was very careful handleing my cats that had never had cuts before. My cats look great!!! She really knows what she's doing and dose it...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Helen does an extraordinary job taking care of my cat, Samantha's grooming. She is so gentle with Sam and takes great care and is very patient. My cat is usually very nervous and fearful around strangers but...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Helen is the consummate professional. She showed up on time and when top of the line supplies. She spent over an hour and a half tending to my Puppy and the end result was fantastic.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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We have two Pomeranian puppies, aged 8 and 6 months. We decided to have them professionally groomed for the first time. Though I do comb them everyday, they needed a hair trim as well as a good-looking aspect,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Helen is the best! My white, Standard Schnauzer Max, who is so active and is always covered with burrs gets the royal treatment from Helen. Max also has lots of funny skin things happening and Helen is very...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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Helen groomed my 21 year old long haired white main coon cat that had not been groomed in over a year and was full of knots. She spend two hours non-stop cutting all the knots out and grooming my cat. She was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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I took my 4 month old puppy for her first grooming session last week. I choose Helen as I knew it would be difficult to take a puppy to a salon, and her price is reasonable. It was a complete transformation!...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Helen just came out to our Brooklyn apartment to groom our kitty, Marley. While we were a little apprehensive about having our squirmy little boy groomed, our fears were alleviated as soon as Helen got to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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After deciding that in-home grooming was the way to go for our new Shih-Tzu puppy, we were referred to Helen and couldn't be happier with her services. Helen is prompt, professional, thorough and reasonably...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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Helen has cared for my two cats for more than 4 years. Excellent care and attention to my last minute travel needs. I'm moving out of Helen's typical service area and will pay the extra to keep her as my...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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If you wish you could have your pet groomed at home, where they receive the groomer's full attention, without cages, undue stress or other animals/diseases, you should contact Helen, The Pet Maven, a caring...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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Five stars for Helen at The Pet Maven who makes Becky Sweetheart, my full-coated Shih Tzu, look like a star. Helen is a skillful groomer and handles Becky with considerable care. She attends to her needs, both...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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I have taken my Lhasa Apso to Helen and she is brilliant. My dog came back feeling as soft and fluffy as a cloud. The cut was marvelous and I really like the way she trims around my dog's face. My dog was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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We've had Helen, the Pet Maven, groom our Maine coon cat, Louise, several times. She is very gentle and efficient in the grooming. Louise uttered nary a hiss, and felt secure being in her own home with me, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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Before discovering Helen "The Pet Maven", my doggie Louie was absolutely terrified of outside groomers. We'd been to Petco and several other local shops.....all seemingly impersonal, somewhat uncaring and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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I was in a pinch, not able to get my ususal friends to watch my big ol' kitty Bubba as I headed out of town the next week. I came across Helen here on Citysearch and was not dissappointed. On such short...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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I think that about sums it up. I have been using Helen and taking advantage of her services for the past four years. I would never consider leaving my pretty kitty with ANYONE else. A She is definitely the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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This was the first time I'd had my cat cut, and I didn't know what to expect. She was incredibly efficient and professional. She also handled the cat very well- And of course, the cat looks utterly fabulous. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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I found Helen online just days before leaving on an 8-day trip. She was very accessible and immediately responsive to my needs, meeting me at my apartment the day after I called to meet my cat and go over my...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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Our 8-year-old cat is so happy after her haircut - skipping around the house like a little kitten in the summer heat. Helen was very open to our idea of a 'mohawk' kitty, and gave our cat a very cool trim (and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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always a great experience ... immense patience, excellent care, and a true love of animals! miss selma cant stop talking about her new cut. would recommend The Pet Maven to anyone!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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The Pet Maven (Helen) took wonderful care of my geriatric kitty. She administered meds and was very loving and caring. I never worried when I was away as I knew she was very knowlegable about health issues...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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The Pet Maven brings out the beauty of my feline princess. She hasn't ever looked this good nor seemed so happy. And, she give great tips on maintaining my cat's health too. The healthier my cat is, the more...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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Helen is amazing. I had been grooming my cairn terrier, Fergus, on my own because I could no longer leave him at a groomers because of his bad back. He would come home from 8 hours at the local groomer...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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My 18-year-old long-haired kitty, Charlie, needed to have some matting removed from her coat. What she wound up with was a wonderful new 'do! The Pet Maven was so good with Charlie, she was convinced to sit...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Friends who have used The Pet Maven's cat-sitting services receive exemplary service. The service's owner is clearly knowledgeable and experienced in working with small animals, genuinely likes them, and pets...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Helen "The Pet Maven" offers a service that's great for my older difficult terrior. I no longer have to drop him off at 8:00am to be stuck in a cage, and pick him up hours later. She's reliable, responsible...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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The Pet Maven (Helen) has been the answer to our prayers. We have a special needs 10 year old Shih-Tzu (seizures). Helen's expert and gentle handling of her grooming needs have made a world of difference. Home...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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