My name is Murphy. I’m a Midwest kid who grew up rooting for the underdog. I was the kid feeding strays, raising tadpoles in the backyard, and sneaking lizards into my pockets because I couldn’t stand the idea of something small getting hurt. I’ve always been a protector, and that’s exactly why I'm here.

Waggy Daddys LLC is small, LGBTQ-owned, and I’m proud of it. I built this business because I know what it feels like to need a safe place, and that is the kind of care I want every pet and person to feel here.

Waggy Daddys was born from both conviction and lived experience. After years as a professional groomer, it was only natural for me to become a safe place for anxious dogs, seniors, and pets that need extra patience. I’ve worked with dogs that came out of shops shaking, and I get it. I would be scared too. That’s where training and passion come in. It’s my job to protect your pet’s safety, build trust, and help your furry family leave feeling calm, cared for, and more confident.

Shop after shop, I saw the same disconnect in grooming, and I learned how quickly compassion gets pushed aside in high volume environments. I couldn’t keep watching animals I loved be pushed through a system built on profit and volume, with burnt out workers and people who are not cut out for grooming being handed a sharp instrument and an anxious dog. I know how much trust pet owners place in the people caring for their animals, and how deeply that trust can be broken behind closed doors. I knew I had to build something different.

I started this company to restore genuine trust through humane handling, personalized care, and respect for every pet and person. My vision is bigger than grooming alone. I believe ethical pet care and strong community impact can go hand in hand. I want to help local shelters get dirty dogs clean and into loving homes, create affirming opportunities for workers like me, provide livable wages and accessible hands on training, and uplift blue collar workers in an industry where burnout and physical harm are too often accepted as part of the job.

Every part of Waggy Daddys is built from a big heart, a lifelong love for animals, and the imagination of that kid collecting lizards in their pockets. This is for the pets. This is for the people who love them. And this is for the next generation of groomers who deserve better.

Your Pets’ Business Is My Business.