We know that our most popular feature is the Weekly Feature: Love Letters From a Dogwalker. So without further adieu we are featuring RuffCity DogWalking...
I moved to New York City with my black lab
rescue, Blakely, in 2007 after graduating from the University of Maryland.
Immediately, I realized what a dog-crazy place it was. It kind of amazed
me actually, how a place so full of buildings and so lacking in grass could be
home to so many furry friends. But I soon realized that man’s best friend is
happy anywhere their Masters are located; as long as they had plenty of
attention and resources to keep them that way. And this Big Apple has
plenty of pup-friendly resources! Walking services, daycare, spas, swimming
lessons (who knew the doggie paddle doesn't cut it?), playgroups, endless pet
stores and most importantly, a lot of people who absolutely love them. I knew
right away that I wanted to work with the animals that I loved and that had
given me so much love since I was a little girl.
I took a job in advertising and stayed
there for 3 years before taking the plunge and fulfilling my dream. My
first NYC roommate, Stacia, and I started RuffCity Dog Walking in July of 2010.
She had recently finished her degree at the New York School of Interior
Design but like me, knew that she wanted to head in a different direction.
It was there we began the journey that would lead us here to the Spring of 2012
with 9 walkers on our side and a large group of the most ridiculously adorable
pups in all of New York. It isn’t always easy, but when you’re doing what you
love can you really call it work?
We cover the entire width of the East Side,
from 96th Street to Delancey and handle every type of personality imaginable.
From the playful ones who make the dog park world go ‘round, to the formerly
abused ones who need just a little extra TLC, to the brand new baby ones
whose development we're so proud to be a part of, to the challenging and
temperamental ones who always keep us on our toes, we never go a day without
learning something about ourselves or them.
RuffCity, we lead lives full of the
unconditional love and happiness we receive from the furballs we get to spend
time with everyday and we have this beautiful city and all the beautiful people
in it to thank. We love you and your pups!!
Stay tuned for RuffCommute- a daytime
out-of-city hiking experience for your dog! Summer 2012!
SweetIris is the perfect way to make some extra money, Sweet Creations was our Wednesday Featured Small Business if you are looking for that perfect party treat, if you are looking for a foster pup in NYC check out Tuesday's FosterDogsNYC, and for dog training check out Monday's Feature on Poodles to Pitbulls.
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Great posts! It makes me wish I was in the area to check some of these businesses out! Will Havi be trying the RuffCommute this summer?
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