Emmanuel

Emmanuel – Downtown Hi, I’m Emmanuel! I was born and raised in the city, living half of my life in Washington Heights and the other half in the Bronx where I currently reside. I’ve loved dogs since I was young and most recently I owned two maltipoos, Diego and Bailey, who are staying with my…

Eva

Eva – Downtown My name is Eva, and I moved to NYC 35 years ago following stints in D.C., Tennessee, Oklahoma, Alabama, Japan, Georgia, and Germany. I’m fortunate that my family has always had dogs, wherever we’ve lived, from a Collie named Suzie in Tennessee, to a poodle named Silk in Germany, and a Maltipoo…

Ana

Ana – Downtown Hello, I’m Ana! I’ve lived in the Bronx for all my life and I’ve loved animals for as long as I can remember! I grew up with a loving little Shih Tzu named Riley who taught me patience, responsibility, and kickstarted my love for dogs. I’m excited to bring that same care…

Jolie

Jolie – Uptown I’m Jolie and I’m a Brooklyn-based actress with a love for all furry friends. I’ve been living in New York for the past three years and outside of being an animal lover, I’m a writer, an avid runner, an audiobook listener, and a frequent moviegoer. My two pups growing up, Jackie and…

Mo

Mo – Uptown My name is Mosiah, but you can just call me Mo 🙂 I am just your average air-bending, southern transplant from Georgia who, against the mightiest of odds, has been fortunate enough to call NYC home for the past 10 or so years. I enjoy reading (just finished Tomorrow and Tomorrow and…

Maria

Maria – Uptown I’m Maria, a journalism student, painter, and writer who moved to New York City two years ago. Originally, I grew up on a farm in Colombia surrounded by animals—three family dogs, chickens, cows, and even two horses and plenty of open space to explore—so caring for pets has always been a very…

Lauren

Lauren – Downtown Hi there! My name is Lauren Gonzalez and I absolutely love dogs. Spending time with them, taking care of them, and ensuring their happiness is something I’m truly passionate about. I understand how important your furry friend is to you, and that’s why I prioritize their safety and well-being above all else…

Kye

Kye – Downtown Hi, I’m Kye Saunders- your dog’s new best friend! With over four years of dog walking experience, I’ve had the joy of exploring parks, sidewalks, and city streets with pups of all shapes and sizes. I moved to NYC in the spring of 2024 from sunny Florida with my fiancé. Him and…

Melissa P

Melissa P – Uptown I’m Melissa, a visual artist and animal lover currently living in Brooklyn. I’ve recently joined the RuffCity team and couldn’t be more excited to spend my days surrounded by dogs! When I’m not hanging out with all of my furry friends, you can find me working on my art practice, biking around…

Josh

Josh – Uptown My name is Josh and I am so excited to spend time with your pups! I grew up in a small town in Virginia where my love of dogs started at home with my family and our furry crew of 6 canines.  My heart dog growing up was my Golden Retriever whose…