Woofie's® of Evanston-North Shore Announces Pet Care Business Grand Opening

Long-term Chicago-land area resident Roby Geevarghese opens Woofie’s Evanston-North Shore mobile pet business, including dog walking, grooming, pet sitting

Woofie’s mobile pet services is opening in the Evanston-North Shore area. Woofie’s Evanston-North Shore provides premier pet care services—including dog walking, grooming via its mobile pet spa, daytime and overnight pet sitting—for dogs, cats, and other animals. The new Woofie’s will be celebrating its Grand Opening with a booth and its mobile pet spa at the ASPA Evanston Umbrella Arts Festival on Saturday, May 31st from 12-5 p.m. at the Fountain Square in Downtown Evanston.

Owner Roby Geevarghese has been a proud Evanston resident since 2018 and a long-time member of the greater Chicago community. He brings over two decades of experience in philanthropy, having raised major gifts for nonprofits spanning veteran services, higher education, and international relief and development. Roby is highly skilled in building and leading teams, cultivating donor relationships, and designing impactful fundraising strategies. Outside of work, he offers pro bono consulting to local nonprofits and enjoys coaching his children’s sports teams. He is an active member of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce and is recently engaged with the Evanston ASPA.

Geevarghese and his family—wife of 19 years Anita and their three children—are passionate about pets. Through Woofie’s, Geevarghese saw an opportunity to connect more deeply with Evanston/North Shore residents and surround himself with animals. The family’s own loveable Cavapoo Taj is featured on the Woofie’s mobile grooming spa van.

“At Woofie’s Evanston-North Shore, we are dedicated to treating every pet like family,” said Geevarghese. “We understand the unique needs of pets and their owners and strive to provide customized services that exceed expectations. Being able to give this level of care is incredibly fulfilling and exactly the kind of mission I was looking for when I decided to start a business.”

In the five months since its soft-launch, Woofie’s Evanston-North Shore has collaborated with local shelters and donated food and grooming services to pets seeking adoption. Geevarghese looks forward to giving back as an important aspect of his business.

Woofie’s Evanston-North Shore offers a unique one-on-one service for every pet, including care for animals with special needs, senior pet mobility issues, or that may be prone to anxiety. Woofie’s staff are local to the area and trained to ensure premium “heads to tails” care for pets. Woofie’s Evanston-North Shore also has access to 24/7 vet telehealth services through a collaboration with Pet Vet Connection to help give pet owners peace of mind.

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