I’m Tatiana, also known as just Tati 🙂 I’m Colombian and I’m based in New York City (Queens, to be exact!). My work often takes me all around the city and outdoors, so I really enjoy opportunities that let me stay active and spend time with animals. I also love long walks and simply just being outside. I naturally connect with animals, stay fit, and take lots and lots of pictures – so joining the RuffCity team felt like the perfect fit!

Dogs have always been a part of my life. Growing up, my dad had a Siberian Husky named Coco. He was big, energetic, and a little intimidating to people who didn’t know him, but he was incredibly loving with my sisters and me – we just saw him as a big baby! Because of him, we learned early on how to respect a dog’s temperament, read their body language, and interact with them calmly and confidently.

When Coco passed away, my family then got a Labradoodle and named her Pepsi. I’m also currently completely in love and an aunty to a wonderful Yorkie-Poo, Charlie! I’m his second home when his PAWrents are on vacation, and we spend our time together taking long walks to the dog park on the West Side 🙂 Over the years I’ve spent a lot of time around friends’ and clients’ dogs, so I’m comfortable with different breeds, sizes, and personalities!

Through all of my experience, I’ve come to understand how much trust it takes to leave your dog in someone else’s care. Dogs are family, and I treat them with the same attention, patience, and care I would want for my own. That said, I am so looking forward to meeting you and your pup soon!