Zen Animals Staff Feature: Gabriella Leite

Gabriella created Zen Animals because of the need for a progressive and innovative approach to the pet care industry in Brooklyn. She loves animals and the way they live in the moment and “keep it real,” traits from which we can all gain wisdom. She has created an environment at Zen Animals where the Vira Lata approach is embodied: an environment where animals live by their truest natures while enjoying their innate pack mentality. Gabriella has always been an entrepreneur. She studied Anthropology at NYU while simultaneously creating a natural skincare line of herbal health remedies. This natural entrepreneurial drive, combined with her passion for health and wellness, gave Gabriella the desire to incorporate natural and organic products into her zen pet care spas. Zen Animals is the first holistic pet spa in Brooklyn. All bathing products and spa treatments are made in-house using Gabriella’s all natural recipes, which are also offered for sale in the spas. From the food Zen Animals carries, to the products made and used, to the bright and natural environment in which pets are cared for, all elements of Zen Animals have your pet’s health and wellness in mind. Gabriella loves being creative and inventing spa services and products that clients will love and that will truly benefit the pets. She works to provide amazing customer service, offering a warm and caring environment, and maintaining an incredibly talented and caring staff. Most days Gabriella can be found at one of the Brooklyn Zen Animals locations with her young daughter, Talia.