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 – 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 – 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 – 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…
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 – 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 – 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…
Victoria – Uptown I’m Victoria and I have been living in NYC for about 8 months now. I’m from Akron, Ohio and I went to college in Ithaca, New York. A few of my close friends grew up here and after graduating I moved here with my freshman year roommate. Outside of pet work, I…
Lexi – Uptown I’m Lexi, a proud Brooklyn resident and also a proud, lifelong animal lover! I originally moved to NYC from Connecticut nearly a decade ago to study photography at the School of Visual Arts, and I’ve been lucky to call this big city home ever since 🙂 In 2018, I finally settled in…
Tahj – Uptown I’m Tahj, and I was born and raised in NYC! For the past 4 years I have been a nomad living in Maryland, California and Virginia, experiencing and learning from different cultures in America. In Maryland, I worked as a farm manager for 2 years and it was truly beautiful. Growing up as…