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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Josh Schermer is a lifetime New Yorker and is the owner and founder of Downtown Pets, one of the most respected pet services in New York City. Josh was instrumental in the famous rescue of “Molly the cat” in the West Village of New York City. Josh is a vegan, an environmental entrepreneur and in the past year he made Downtown Pets into a green dog walking company. He is presently starting a new company that will offer cruelty free and animal free products and Josh is donating 10% off all proceeds from this book to The Humane Society of America.
IN THE NEWS:
Josh has appeared on television shows ranging from Anderson Cooper 360 on CNN, to The Fine Living Channel and NBC Channel 4. He has also been quoted in The New York Times, New York Post and London Times, among others.
"I am a veterinarian in New York City and I have known Josh Schermer, the owner of Downtown Pets, for 6 years. Josh loves animals, takes excellent care of his own pets and sees to it that all of his employees treat your pets with the utmost compassion and care. I always feel confident recommending Downtown Pets because I know how that Josh's standards are as high as my own."
- Mary Xanthos, DVM
