Adrian Smith

Charismatic. Stylish. Genuine. Professional. These are just a few attributes that describe 30-year-old New Orleans native and Groomed by Adrian owner Adrian Smith. He is the happy parent of the late Porscha (Shih Tzu and Pomeranian mix), Tesla (Standard Poodle), and Bentley (Standard Poodle), and of course, his talking Macaw parrot, Penelope.

Adrian’s affinity and passion for the well-being and care of animals have truly been the fabric of his life, shaping and guiding his career. Although he pursued other career paths, becoming a professional pet groomer is something that immediately resonated with him and stuck.

As an animal enthusiast and avid rescuer, Adrian began taking in stray dogs from the streets and finding them safe and loving homes. During his youth, he knew saving animals what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. With one major financial decision, Adrian changed the trajectory of his life by clearing out his savings and purchasing professional clippers and grooming tools. He then began grooming his own pets and others in the community. Adrian dreamed of being one of the best self-taught groomers, continuing to hone his craft with study materials, videos, and a lot of practice.

In 2012, Adrian met a sweet woman battling breast cancer, who couldn’t afford to have her dogs groomed. Inevitably, the dogs were extremely matted and in poor condition. Adrian knew he needed to help. When the woman saw her groomed dogs, she dropped to her knees crying tears of joy — and Groomed by Adrian was born!

A firm believer in “dream-chasing,” Adrian lives by the following mantra: It’s never too late to follow your first love — and succeed!

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