Abstract: A self-operating device comprising a vacuum grooming housing assembly (A3), a filter (9), a cover assembly (B3), and a blower assembly (C3). Blower assembly (C3) draws loose hair and debris from an animal's coat thereinto openings (7) when the animal is rubbing against the exterior surface (5) of cover assembly (B3). The loose hair and body debris captured from the animal's coat is held in the containment filter (9). The self-operating device is always ready to vacuum groom an animal's coat without any need for human participation or assistance in the vacuum grooming process.