Lizzie – Downtown Hello, I’m Lizzie. Originally from the US, my journey with animals began in Ecuador, where I was raised among the vibrant community of street dogs. Surrounded by these resilient creatures, my sister and I felt compelled to lend a helping hand, providing care and compassion to those in need. Witnessing their unwavering…
Kristen – Downtown Hi there! My name is Kristen. I moved to the city in early 2024 because I’ve always loved the hustle and bustle of it all, along with the eminent dog culture! My earliest memories of happiness as a child revolve around weekend visits to the pet store, just so I could see…
Shannon – Uptown My name is Shannon and I initially moved to New York from Virginia in 2013 to pursue art and be near family. I’ve always been an animal lover and am a long time vegan. When I moved here, I worked as a barista and did a lot of dog sitting for family members.…
Caroline – Downtown Hi there, my name is Caroline Eleanor, but my friends call me “C”! I am both a lifelong New Yorker and a lifelong animal lover; I am originally from the Hudson Valley where I grew up with three cats. When I was in middle school, I convinced my then-reluctant parents to get…
Kennison – Downtown Hi! My name is Kennison and that is my dog Guppy. I grew up in CT with him, our cats, fish, and whatever frog we kidnapped that day from the pond (don’t worry, they were always released). I was the dog sitter of the neighborhood and spent many years walking and caring…
Carly – Downtown Hi there, my name is Carly and I am originally from Buffalo, NY. I am a recent college graduate and moved to Manhattan in July. I came from a huge dog loving family, and have had the pleasure of owning seven dogs throughout my lifetime all consisting of different sizes, ages and…
Emilio – Uptown My name is Emilio and I am a lifelong New York City Resident. I was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, and currently reside in the Sheepshead Bay section of Brooklyn. I currently run a weekly workshop in my neighborhood that gives artists of all types a creative space to…
Rose – Downtown Hi, I’m Rose! I moved to NYC in early 2021 for college, but I am originally from western Massachusetts. I come from a family that has had many different animals (frogs, parakeets, guinea pigs), but dogs were always a constant in our household and I grew up with a deep love for…
Margot – Uptown My name is Margot. I moved to New York City five years ago from Topeka, Kansas because I was striving for a bigger change, and city life seemed like just the remarkable turn my ambitious and energy-fuelled brain and body needed! For years back home, I worked all sorts of jobs to…
Shaina – Uptown My name is Shaina and I just moved to NYC! Originally a Jersey girl, I would commute into the city for school and finally moved here to pursue my career in theater/film. My favorite things besides caring for my own dogs include relaxing with some yoga, hiking and learning how to play…