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Houston mobile dog grooming business that provides convenient pet care while creating job training opportunities for young people of color.
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Posted May 27, 2025 by BakerRipley
For Peregrine Chapman, that moment came after the pandemic shifted how she saw the world—and her place in it.
Peregrine has called Houston home since she was six years old. She’s a proud mother, a mental health advocate, and today, the owner of Fresh Tails Mobile Dog Grooming, a small business making a big impact in her community.
That’s when Fresh Tails was born—a mobile dog grooming service providing trusted, professional care for pets right at their owners’ doorsteps. But it wasn’t just about dogs. It was about creating opportunities.
Peregrine began offering meaningful work experiences to teenagers and young adults of color, giving them hands-on exposure to customer service, teamwork, and responsibility. “I wanted them to build soft skills and strong work habits. It’s about helping the next generation get a leg up,” she explains.
Her commitment didn’t go unnoticed. One customer, inspired by her passion and purpose, donated his family’s camper van to help Peregrine expand her business.
Peregrine’s drive was matched by the support she received from BakerRipley’s Entrepreneur Connection Program.
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Peregrine gained the knowledge and confidence to grow her business through coaching, mentorship, and technical assistance.
With BakerRipley’s help, she received a $5,000 grant from the Harris Hub program, took second place in the IgniteHTX pitch competition (Service category), and earned additional awards and equipment through other pitch events.
“When you grow up having to be resilient, you learn to make things work. There’s a line from All Dogs Go to Heaven that stuck with me—‘You can’t keep a good dog down.’ That’s how I felt about my journey.”
Today, Fresh Tails continues to serve families across Houston, and Peregrine is building something bigger than a business—she’s building a legacy
Stories like Peregrine’s are exactly why BakerRipley exists. We stand beside entrepreneurs, dreamers, and changemakers—people who see challenges not as barriers, but as fuel for something greater.
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Key details
- Topic: Houston mobile dog grooming business success story
- Founder: Peregrine Chapman, Houston resident and mental health advocate
- Support Program: BakerRipley's Entrepreneur Connection Program
- Awards Won: $5,000 Harris Hub grant and 2nd place in IgniteHTX competition
- Community Impact: Provides job training for teenagers and young adults of color
Why it matters
Fresh Tails Mobile Dog Grooming shows how local businesses can help our community in two ways - giving pet owners easy grooming services and teaching job skills to young people. This Houston success story proves small businesses can grow and help neighbors at the same time.
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