Bertha

Bertha – Downtown Hi! I’m Bertha, a Florida native with a lifelong love for animals. I grew up riding and caring for horses and always had a dog as part of the family. From an early age, I discovered how much I enjoy connecting with dogs and giving them the care and attention they deserve.…

Matt

Matt – Downtown Hi! My name is Matt Kish, and I’m so happy to be part of the RuffCity team. I grew up surrounded by animals, including Labradors, two gerbils, and a saltwater fish tank, which taught me early on that every animal has its own personality and needs. I’ve also dog sat for a neighbor’s…

Celine

Celine – Downtown Hi there, my name is Celine! I’m a Toronto native but have had the pleasure of calling New York home for the last 16 years. I grew up on Long Island, and have lived in Queens, Brooklyn, and now Manhattan. I’ve grown up with animals all my life, and have a 7-year old…

Lucius

Lucius – Downtown Hello, my name is Lucius! I am from Boston originally, but moved to Brooklyn last year to pursue an arts career. I recently graduated art school last May with a BFA in Performing Arts, and currently do Drag part-time. Dogs have always been part of my life, whether it be my own…

George

George – Uptown Hi! I am George, and I was born and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, an Amish hub with wide open fields, farmers markets, and plenty of dogs. After growing up there, I moved to Boston to study at Boston University, and later relocated to the Upper West Side when my girlfriend started law…

Ash

Ash – Uptown My name is Asheesh (Ash for short), and I moved to New York City from Southern California to pursue my passion for stand-up comedy. When I’m not performing or writing, I love spending time exploring the city, getting lost in neighborhoods that are new to me, and finding the best coffee spots…

Mo

Mo – Downtown Hi! I’m Mo, and I grew up in Connecticut surrounded by dogs, which sparked a love for animals that has lasted my whole life. I’ve been walking dogs most of my life and have worked in a doggie daycare, which gave me the confidence and experience to handle dogs of all personalities,…

Ace

Ace – Downtown Hello my name is Ace and I am a native New Yorker and aspiring actor with a lifelong love for animals and the city’s vibrant energy. After graduating college recently here in the city I wanted a gig I knew I’d care deeply about and forming connections with and caring for dogs…

Yvonne

Yvonne – Uptown My name is Yvonne. I was born in Jamaica and moved to the U.S. at 20 on a student visa. After working as a nanny in Connecticut, I moved to New York City and earned a Bachelor’s in Chemistry from Pace University and a Master’s in Science Education from City College of New…

Megan G

Megan G – Uptown My name is Megan 🙂 I am originally from the Poconos, Pennsylvania, and I moved here to NYC to get a theatre degree from NYU! The moment I moved here I was DELIGHTED by all the dogs I got to meet. I’ve been a dog lover since birth, but sadly my…