Afiya K.
Afiya K.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from US$25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Calm Presence. Consistent Care.
I’m based in Brooklyn and I’ve had cats and dogs in my life since I was about five years old, many of them from the time they were kittens and puppies. I’ve watched pets for family and friends for years, and I’ve taken care of school/classroom pets for extended periods of time. Caring for animals has always felt natural to me. I’m a calm, soft-spoken person, and animals tend to respond well to that energy. I pay attention to their body language, their routines, and the little things that help them feel safe. I also believe good pet care starts with understanding the pet parent. I take time to get to know you, your routines, your expectations, your concerns so I can truly be of service and support your pet the way you would. Trust matters to me, and I don’t take it lightly. When your pet is with me, they’re cared for with patience, consistency, and real presence.
Cat care experience
Afiya also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Safety and trust mean a lot to me, especially because I’ve been a pet owner myself for most of my life. I know how important routines are, and I follow routines in my own life, so I respect and stick to the ones you’ve created for your pet. If I’m in your home, I’m mindful and respectful of your space. And I stay present on walks, especially here in Brooklyn where things can get busy. I don’t rush, and I don’t multitask when I’m responsible for your pet. As a pet owner, I understand the level of trust it takes to leave your animal with someone so I take that seriously. I communicate clearly and send frequent updates so you feel at ease, not just informed.
Ratings and reviews
Afiya is AMAZING! Our old dog walker got a new job so we were looking for someone new to take care of our cavapoo Duke and she’s been fantastic!
Afiya is very nice and easy to communicate with. She checked in on my 11 yr old cat Dez. Despite my cat’s efforts to hide under the bed, she managed to get a pic of him there on top of my storage boxes! Its always a relief to be able to see your pet while away. Appreciated her willingness to do a meet & greet beforehand too.
Couldn't recommend Afiya highly enough! She is responsive, so patient with our dog, and writes helpful feedback on every walk.
Afiya was very communicative and took good care of my boy.
Afiya was so amazing and gentle. She helped during an emergency situation when I couldn’t walk my pup myself and I really appreciate it. Was super responsive, on time, and very friendly!
Afiya stayed with my two pugs over the weekend and was exceptionally communicative the whole time. She kept me up-to-date on how they were doing with daily updates and pictures and videos. I can tell that my girls were very well cared for the entire time and I came home to a neat and tidy and clean apartment which I really appreciated. Will absolutely book her again and highly recommend that you do as well if you’re looking for a sweet and caring sitter for your pets.
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Schedule
I work from home, which allows me to be flexible and present throughout the day. Because I’m home-based, I’m able to maintain consistent feeding times, potty breaks, and check-ins, and I’m not rushing in and out. I plan my schedule intentionally so the pets in my care receive steady attention and aren’t left alone for long stretches.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsAfiya can host up to 2 drop-ins per day