Stacia – Co-Founder Greetings! My name is Stacia (pronounced Stay-sha) and I grew up in the suburbs of Denver, Colorado and have been surrounded by dogs and horses my entire life. When I was elementary school aged, I took great pride in befriending all of the “unfriendly” dogs in the neighborhood so that I was…
Heather – Co-Founder Hi, I’m Heather! Originally from Baltimore, MD I was surrounded by all imaginable animals growing up- dogs, cats, horses, hamsters, frogs, fish- and I always loved all of them like family (yes, even the fish). When I went off to college at the University of Maryland, there was a serious void in…
Abby – Uptown Manager My name is Abby Bradley and I am a dog lover originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan (yes, there really is a Kalamazoo)! I have been living here in NYC since the beginning of 2014. Before then, I was in the city on and off for a few years visiting my boyfriend while…
Hope – Downtown Manager Hi there! My name is Hope (yes, that is my birth name!) and I am an artist/musician/animal fanatic hailing originally from the Sunshine State. I graduated from the Florida State University with my Bachelor’s Degree in studio art and concentrations in psychology and Spanish. As much as I miss the weather…
Angela – Downtown Hello! My name is Angela and I’ve been living in New York City the past 3 years. Before moving here I grew up in Scarsdale, NY and had originally come to the city to obtain a degree in electrical engineering. Over time I realized that I really cared more about animals and…
Andreas – Downtown Hey there, fellow dog-lovers! My name is Andreas, and I am an NYC-based actor/singer/dancer/puppy-pal originally from the charming forests of rural Maine! Growing up, my family always had at least two dogs, and I loved swimming, running, and adventuring with them through the beautiful east coast nature! I have also worked for…
Alex M – Downtown Hi, I’m Alex! I moved to New York after graduating from the University of Georgia with a degree in journalism, a field I have since abandoned. I’ve taken the sketch and improv curriculums at Upright Citizens Brigade, and now I spend most of my downtime writing and performing comedy around the…
Brian L – Downtown Hi, I’m Brian! I’m a 32-year-old filmmaker living in the Bronx. I’m originally from a small town in Upstate New York, and I spent a decade in DC before moving to the city to go to film school. In my free time, one of my favorite things to do is explore…
Gordon – Downtown Hi, I’m Gordon! I grew up in a small town in New Jersey in a family of 5. I got my first dog when I was 8 years old, and have been taking care of dogs professionally and/or personally ever since. After a few years studying film and commuting to Hunter College,…
Mia – Downtown Hey Folks, it’s Mia and I love being a part of the dedicated and caring team at RuffCity! Originally for New England, I arrived in NYC at 20 and have considered it HOME ever since… and I truly know this city. I reside in the Cooper Square area and it’s been an…