A transportable animal washing apparatus includes a base member having a bottom surface and an open top end portion and an integrally disposed outer wall extending upwardly from the bottom surface. The base member is provided with a plurality of drainage holes spaced adjacent the bottom surface and further includes a plurality of drainage plugs removably insertable into the drain holes. The outer wall includes a plurality of apertures formed therein wherein the apertures are situated above the drainage holes. A cover is removably positionable on top of the open top end portion and is provided with an opening formed adjacent a front end portion thereof such that an animal's head can pass outwardly therethrough. The apparatus further includes a protective mechanism for isolating a care giver's hands from water and the animal fur while the care giver is washing the animal.