Yuan L.
Yuan L.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Gentle, Trusting, Nurturing Couple
😊Hi! I’m Yuan (Onon=my Cantonese nickname). I put my heart in each animal I care for and I wfh with a flexible schedule, so your fur baby will never be left alone or bored! My husband and I moved to NYC in 2018 and started helping neighbors and friends with pet care simply because we missed having our own animals. What began as free dog walks and cat snuggles quickly turned into becoming the go-to sitters among friends and neighbors. About me: I volunteered at an equine therapy farm in Georgia during college (yes, with horses, therapy cats, and dogs!) and dream of opening up a mental health practice with therapy animals one day. Before COVID, I traveled around the globe (Kenya, Congo, Hong Kong, Macau etc) for World Wildlife Fund-funded research on anti-wildlife trafficking. Now, I’m excited to stay local and build community—one tail wag or purr at a time. My passion is connecting with souls: I’m a certified yoga teacher, trained dance instructor for seniors with disabilities, and a former language educator for toddlers—so yes, nurturing is kind of my thing.😄 Offering & my home -Daily cleaning+professional deep cleaning weekly -24/7 doorman building w/t elevator & patio & rooftop. -FREE fresh pet-safe vegetables & fruits upon request -Playtime, cuddles, and exercise (love running) -Live photo and video updates every walk, meal, or goofy moment -A clean, safe home with HEPA Air filters & filtered water ⛲️6 minutes from St. Nicholas Park, 10 minutes from Morningside Park—perfect for long strolls! 💊meds or special needs—just let me know details in advance so I can make sure your pet is 100% comfy. If anything’s out of scope, I’ll be honest and let you know upfront.
Cat care experience
Yuan also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Yuan is incredible, and Splashy absolutely loves seeing her! I’ve trusted Yuan to care for my beloved Splash many times, and I always feel completely at ease knowing she’s in such wonderful hands. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!
Yuan is fanTASTIC. She gives the pets she sits so much love, care, attention, and affection. She is incredibly responsive, flexible, and communicative. She came to me in an emergency situation and has been my chosen sitter ever since. Your pet will be in great hands and you will feel good in your time away!
We’ve booked with Yuan multiple times now. She’s amazing! My dog, Kimber, loves her and is always very well taken care of. We also really appreciate Yuan’s regular photo and video updates. Highly recommend!
Yuan was a lifesaver! She took the best care of our cavalier and kept me updated every day while we were on vacation. I would recommend her without hesitation and am grateful for her responsiveness and caring!! 10 out of 10b
I would like to thank you for taking my last minute request and taking care of my fur baby for 4 days. The communication and countless pictures reassured me and my family Bari was in good hands. If needed in the future, I will most definitely not hesitate to utilize your service again.
I came back to two perfectly fed, well groomed, happy kitties cats and a very clean apartment. She always sent detailed text, lots of pictures and Videos updates every day. She is punctual, sweet and gentle. She loves animal with all of her heart and beyond. Cant thank her enough
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Schedule
I currently wfh part-time so I have plenty of time to take care of your fur babies. I am physically very active so I’m more than happy to take your dogs out for multiple walks and runs.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
🏠A clean, safe home with HEPA Air filters and filtered water for all pets ⛲️6 minutes from St. Nicholas Park, 10 minutes from Morningside Park—perfect for long strolls! 🧺I have a crate and can keep your dogs in crates if needed
A typical day
🪀Playtime, cuddles, and exercise (I love running with dogs!) ⛲️6 minutes from St. Nicholas Park, 10 minutes from Morningside Park—perfect for long strolls! And brushing and tons of snuggles (if they enjoy it)
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsDogs over 1 year oldSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatYuan can host up to 8 pets per night
- I’m comfortable with meds or special needs—just let me know details in advance so I can make sure your pet is 100% comfy. If anything’s out of scope, I’ll be honest and let you know upfront. Let us know if your dog has any health or other issues that affect their walking. I have experience with dogs that aren’t friendly with other dogs, so that doesn’t bother me as long as there is no bite history. Please note: for the safety of your dog during walks, I usually recommend using a harness rather than a collar, and a regular leash rather than a retractable one.
- Boardingin the sitter's home$175per nightDrop-In Visitsvisits in your home$60per visitDoggy Day Carein the sitter's home$99per dayDog Walkingin your neighborhood$49per walkHouse Sittingin your homeAWAY