Downtown Pets

I used Downtown Dogwalking for many years when I lived in TriBeCa and found them to completely professional and trustworthy. They were totally reliable and even came to the rescue to walk my two Labradors when I couldn’t make it home from the office on time. On two occasions I needed their extended overnight services, and either Ann or Michael stayed in my loft to take care of my dogs, even providing my dog, Lucy, with her needed medication at mealtime. I have complete confidence in Ann and Michael and wouldn’t trust my dogs to anyone else!

No better dog walkers in NYC; I don’t know what I would do without them. Ann and her team are trustworthy, professional and — most importantly — really devoted to their clients and their pets. My dogs love our walkers, Ann and her husband Michael. Ann goes above and beyond to help her clients when they’re in a jam; as an example, I was out of the country, one of my dogs got an ear infection, my husband couldn’t take her to the vet, so Ann took her immediately and sent me follow-​up emails with medicine instructions and progress reports daily. Invaluable, and Ann did it without blinking an eye. She and her team truly love the animals they care for, and it shows. Our dog walker Joey will often take them for longer walks than the prescribed 30 minutes twice a day, simply because he likes them and knows they love being outside. Note also that Ann’s employees have all worked with her for years, which is pretty unusual and speaks to what a great businesswoman she is. Ann has created a true family business, and I recommend them wholeheartedly and without reservation.

Downtown Dogwalking has been caring for our cats when we’re away since 1995 — we wouldn’t call anyone else. They’re responsible, thorough, dependable, and have always met with any changes to our schedule. They are also good communicators when or if they notice anything out of order, which is greatly appreciated. As a previous poster suggested — they really care about animals. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

Avoid this service if the words «sorry he slipped the leash» when your dog returns home alone from his walk terrifies you as it did me.
Bad attitude and no clue how to handle sensitive dogs.
By the way, my dog, who escaped from the dog walker, weighs under 20 lbs.