Disclosed is a paw cleaning device for pet animals. The paw cleaning device of the present invention is an improved device for cleaning a pet's paws by providing a light source for adequate lighting during the cleaning process. The light source provides a halo-illumination lighting effect such that a 360-degree light encircles the paw, including particular regions of the paw being cleaned. The use of halo-illumination allows a user to see specific regions of the paw being cleaned, thus providing the user sufficient information about the health of the pet.