Dog Walking University Heights

“Came for a last minute walk and was so helpful!”

Willow W.

“On time, super polite and Joey had a blast.”

Lynn H.

About: I have professional experience working in veterinary medicine and providing compassionate, attentive care to animals with a wide range of personalities and needs. Through my experience, I have developed skills in recognizing changes in behavior, safely handling pets, administering medications when directed, monitoring overall health and comfort, and helping reduce stress during care. I’m comfortable caring for energetic pets, senior pets, and animals that may need extra patience or attention. As a pet owner myself, I understand how important trust, communication, and consistency are. My goal is always to make pets feel safe, comfortable, and loved while giving owners peace of mind knowing their pets are in experienced and caring hands. I work full-time Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, with Thursdays and weekends off, but I still make time to provide dependable pet care around my schedule. I’m available for morning drop-ins, evening visits, overnight care when planned in advance, and have greater flexibility on Thursdays and weekends for longer visits, walks, and quality time. I understand how important routines are for pets and will work with owners to make sure their pets receive consistent, attentive care that fits their needs. Your pet’s safety, comfort, and well-being are always my top priorities. With my background in veterinary medicine and hands-on animal care experience, I pay close attention to behavior, routines, and any signs that a pet may be stressed or uncomfortable. I believe trust is built through communication, consistency, and treating every animal with patience and respect. I work to create a calm, safe, and positive environment where pets can feel comfortable and secure while their owners are away, and I provide updates so you can have peace of mind knowing your pet is in caring and experienced hands.

About: The cats my family had (& still have) when I was growing up at home were all strays. Two from a man experiencing homelessness in Manhattan, one abandoned in a park in the Bronx, a fourth found in Queens, & the most recent addition came with the house my family moved to. I used to do drop in visits for my neighbor, my mom’s friend, who also had adopted a lot of strays; I can remember seven of them in total, most of whom she had the same time! I just have one cat of my own now whom I adopted from the 9 Lives Cat Cafe through Misty Eyes, but I fed a lot of Monon cats daily before I got Pumpkin. I teach at a middle & high school downtown, so not only do I have time in the mid to late afternoons & weekends, but I have summers almost completely free. Just let me know when you need me & I can probably come through! My fiancée & I are very particular about Pumpkin, so we understand that pet owners can have specific expectations. Maybe your cat or dog only likes to play in a specific way, or maybe a bunch of ways & they pick a different one each day & I’ll have to figure it out. Pump’s pretty self sufficient, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t spoil her. We don’t see her drink from her automatic water fountain, but we still clean it & change the filter regularly. & don’t worry, having gone to college & graduate school, I’m very good at following directions, & learning to give directions over the past three years teaching has only made me better at it.

“Deontae has been a godsend! My large breed dog is too big for me to walk safely with my medical restrictions and he was going stir crazy with no way to exercise. He is loving his walks with Deontae now and is much calmer and happier all around.”

Cher Marie G.

About: I have been taking care of animals all my life, from the pets I grew up with (dogs, cats and horses) to my first job at a small boarding kennel. I grew that love of animals to becoming a vet tech for the past 4 years so I'm well versed in all pets and ailments that come with them. I can medicate and assist with limited mobility creatures of all shapes and sizes. I'm currently working part-time so have plenty of time to take care of your furry friend's! I schedule my days with walks, feedings, and playtime in mind, ensuring each furry client gets the individual attention and love they deserve. I am experienced in meeting pets on their terms and in their environment. I am also respectful of others spaces and their own pets requirements (needing to be crated, etc.).

“Five stars are not nearly enough! Stacey is fantastic! She does a great job and really provides you with peace of mind that everyone is well taken care of.”

Jennifer M.

“Nicole did a great job walking my dogs plus she did a few extra things for me around my house. I’m recovering from hip surgery & she offered to do whatever I needed. I highly recommend her.”

Janice S.

“Jessica did a wonderful job taking care of our dog while we were away. We highly recommend her!”

James W.

“Ben was wonderful with my extra-high-anxiety coonhound. He gave him the time and space to get comfortable, and was incredibly patient building trust. We weren't even sure he'd be able to get Jethro out the door, but my heart exploded with happiness getting a pic of Jethro outside in the sun on his leash for a walk. Ben is a lovely human with a huge heart for dogs who need a little extra love and patience. Would love to book with him again!”

Maggie W.

“Paola helped me out last minute and was able to provide 2 long walks for my dog while I worked a 14 hour shift. 💗 She sent me so many pictures and I think he likes her more than he likes me!”

Grace B.

“Ethan was super understanding and flexible with my anxious dog and this anxious owner! He was also very understanding when I accidentally gave my old address. Highly recommend!”

Amy C.

About: Former doggy daycare employee, multi-year animal shelter volunteer, and pet sitter extraordinaire for friends and family. I love all animals big and small, but especially enjoy caring for dogs and cats. Not discriminatory toward any breed of dog. I have pretty flexible availability currently and do my best to review and update my calendar every day to ensure it is up to date. I am happy to stay overnight in your home if preferred, and/or do late night and early morning check-ins! I am reliable and understand I am fortunate to have the opportunity to care for your dog. I will be respectful of your privacy and space, and will treat your dog and home as if I am caring for my own.

“liliana was great with opal. we did have a scheduling mix up on 1 of our 5 days, but the other 4 went smoothly as planned!”

Madalyn K.

“Above and beyond, so many times!”

Scott B.

“Katie was amazing! My dog was shy at first and Katie was very patient and understanding. The walk was great and I appreciated the pictures she sent.”

Alexander P.

About: While I no longer have pets of my own, I am always pet sitting for my friends and have always had a very close relationship with all animals, big or small! I currently am a Lyft and Uber driver so my schedule is always flexible, making it easy to do this job whenever there is demand! All animals deserve the love that we give to any person (in my opinion!). They need to know that I'm just as much there to protect them as they are to protect me; to create a mutual bond. I give my all when taking care of your pets!

About: Most of my best friends are dogs! I’ve had at least one dog by my side to adventure with for every stage in my life. I come from a dog loving (and spoiling) house. Even today my mom still has several dogs and our household has four of our own. Dogs bring out the best in people and I believe that people should do the same for dogs. Providing them with fun, enrichment, and a healthy lifestyle are things that I believe should be required for pet owners. But I fully understand that there are many things that can get in the way of giving your pooch their well deserved daily adventures. I’m more than happy to stand in and help with fun walks, playtime, and drop in belly scratches when life gets hectic. I’ve always had a knack for befriending dogs and earning their trust. I know that finding someone who will take care of your pup with the same love and care that you require is a serious matter and I’m more than happy to take on that responsibility. I think one of the best ways to judge a person is how they treat our four legged friends. And I’m exceedingly up for the task. I am usually available after morning drop off at school until afternoon pickup and then again in the evening. I've got a very flexible schedule and can accommodate most requests. Happy to follow any preferences and instructions that you provide to keep your pets safe. If there's a favorite spot to walk, we can do that--or I'm happy to scout out new adventures.

About: I have always cared for animals and have volunteered at animal shelters. I know how to shower them, feed, play, and care for and I have for a couple years now. I work part time but my hours vary and am remote. So pet care fits all through my schedule based on what the needs are! I have a fenced yard where big and small dogs are safe to roam around. I do have a shy fur baby who would take some getting used to another animal around, but is friendly. My dog enjoys walking with others dogs, but is not a hyper dog as he is older now.

“AMAZING! Spectacular! There isn’t a word to express how amazing Jason and Tania are! Kona was treated like a king :) Tania sent the best pictures and always let me know how Kona was feeling. She communicated every concern and showed how much she loves what she does. After a few walks she figured out his likes and dislikes and just let my pup do his thing whether that was rolling in the grass and just chilling or watching all the squirrels. Kona also LOVED Tania, you could tell by the pictures. I was always at ease knowing that Kona was being cared for so wonderfully. Not only are the best people ever, they are also extremely flexible and are amazing communicators. When ever I had a last minute walk needed or a change in schedule they were eager to help make that change. They will be Kona's number one choice for walks for life. ❤️”

Jeremy W.