Abstract: An animal grooming apparatus includes an enclosure defining a holding area and having a floor, a ceiling, and a plurality of walls. The grooming apparatus includes a forced air dryer outside the holding area and a hose coupled to the forced air dryer and extending inside the holding area for guiding air from the forced air dryer to the holding area. A vacuum pump is positioned outside the holding area and includes an intake and an exhaust. A duct extends from the holding area to the vacuum pump intake. A removable waste bag may be coupled to the vacuum pump for containing items passed through the duct. A filter may be coupled to the vacuum pump between the waste bag and the pump exhaust. A tray may be positioned below the floor and the floor may be grated to allow fluid to pass through the holding area to the tray.