I needed a dog walker STAT for a dog that I was dog sitting for a friend. Play Pals saved the day by setting up a quick meeting that was easy to schedule, and agreed to help out with the shortest of notices! The scheduling was SO easy, and the price was incredibly reasonable. I got a picture and clarification on how my pupper relieved herself which was such a nice stress reliever (I had a lot of worries she'd pee in the house). Anyway - Moriah was WONDERFUL, Brian was also SO easy to work with. Schedule changes were a breeze. If I ever got a pup in the future, would definitely use them in a heartbeat. The best! read more

I have been using Play Pals since 2020! I haven't looked at another place to book pet sitting for my bunny! It's also hard to find services that will come take care of your bunny at your home. I've used several of the individuals who work here and they've all been great! They send the best pictures, and also give you an overview of how your pet was during the visit. I've also had to book them with short notice and still wasn't an issue. I know I can trust and rely on them when I am out of town! read more

Play Pals has been an absolute game changer for me and my pittie, Raymond. He's a strong, sweet, and slightly ridiculous pup with tons of energy -- and Play Pals totally gets him. His daily hour-long walks are now the highlight of his day (and mine, if I'm being honest). The walkers are super reliable, communicative, and clearly love dogs. They give Raymond the perfect mix of exercise and attention, and I can always tell when he's had a great outing -- he comes home happy, tired, and totally content. I especially love the little updates and photos after each walk. It gives me peace of mind knowing he's out there exploring and being cared for by people who genuinely love what they do. If you're looking for a team that will treat your dog like family and actually enjoy spending time with them, Play Pals is it. Five enthusiastic stars from me and several tail wags from Raymond! read more

Fantastic. Petsitting is not just trusting someone with your pet but also with your home, and I trust Pete at Playpals completely. Best of all I get a full report, excellent and caring communications and the best photos. :) read more

Thank you Brian, Daniel, and team for helping us walk our dog Chester and always being very flexible with our schedules!

We love Brian and his team. We've used him and his team when we were in Chelsea and now in Noho. We get updates for each walk with photos. He also uses an app which makes scheduling super easy and communicating seamless. Brian is also very responsive and helpful. read more

We love PlayPals - they are very reliable and responsive, give updates each walk, and Hudson loves them. I know this because when he sees his walker randomly on the street - he is so happy! read more

Patrick is incredible and our kittens absolutely love spending time with him. He is always there when he says he will be, and treats our family like his own. We are so grateful for him! read more

PlayPals services are top-notch: they have the best sitters who are most caring and responsible; simple and fast ways to schedule visits; attention to detail and personal service. We adore Ana, who tried so hard to befriend our beloved and very shy cat Bunny. At first she sent us photos of him hiding under the bed, and eventually with her patience and love, had him sitting on her lap. It meant so much to us that they had a special bond. Well, Bunny has passed, and now we have two 8mo energetic kitties, which we fully entrust to the PlayPal team when we go away. When the photos and updates arrive, any stress or concern I might have drifts away. Ana and Patrick are professionals and can handle any unexpected issue, and Brian adds a personal touch, making you feel that your concerns are his concerns. Go for the pros!! read more

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I've used PlayPals for years, and have nothing but good things to say. I have a single cat (wes), and I know she gets some good attention and TLC any time I book with Brian and team. They've saved me more times than not -- and knowing that Wes is in good hands always eases the burden of having to leave her alone! read more

PlayPals was such a saving grace for our dog Louie! As we transitioned going back into the office after COVID, we were left searching for a dog walker and PlayPals ended up being the perfect fit! Brian and his team always treated Louie so great and I always appreciated the walk updates I would receive after each walk. We also used them for a few overnight stays in our place with Louie, which was awesome! I always felt that Louie was safe and in great hands. Can't recommend them enough! read more

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We love Play pals!! We've been with them for a few years and have found them to be reliable consistent and great with our dog! Would highly recommend! read more

Patrick has been walking our dog for over 2 years since she was a puppy. He is an absolute godsend. He is so accommodating with our schedule changes and always reliable. But above all, it's evident that he loves and cares for our dog like his own. Our dog is everything to us, and we would not recommend Patrick and Play Pals if we weren't confident that they will exceed your expectations. Your dog deserves it :) read more

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If you have a dog in the city and need someone to board your dog, walk your dog, and love your dog then this is the place. Everyone is a top notch person. read more

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PlayPals is by far the best dog walker group I've worked with in the neighborhood - and we've been here 10 years! Brian is communicative and accommodating to our needs and everyone who has come to walk my senior pup has been patient and kind. Brian and his team not only treated our dog well, they were always receptive to the needs of our family, as we managed some health challenges and the birth of our first human baby. I'm sad to be moving away from the city and no longer working with them. read more

I am a first time dog dad, and a "helicopter dad" at that. With that being said, I could not recommend Play Pals more highly. They took wonderful care of our mini-dachshund, Gretchen Wieners. She adores Kayla and Brian, and I never worried about her. I loved the pictures they would send at the end of each session, it really made my day. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a walker in the city. read more

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I have used Play Pals for two dogs, over many years. Brian finds the nicest dog walkers, and they are reliable, thoughtful, courteous, and kind. Moss, our current walker, has been walking Evie for two years and is super patient with her as she ages and slows down. Brian is organized, responsive, and is able to arrange additional walks as needed (e.g. an evening when we're going out). I highly recommend Play Pals! read more

PlayPals is an amazing service that I would recommend to absolutely anyone. I simply say enough good things about them. They are responsive and always make time for my dog Ru. She has the absolute best time on every walk and gets to have the most fun days of going to the park or the cafe with her friends. It's a great group of dogs who get along so well. She comes home tired and happy every time. My dog is very attached to me and doesn't like when I leave the room, but even if I'm home she flys out the door without looking back at me when her walker Patrick arrives. Everyone who works with PlayPals is remarkable. I also get sent the CUTEST pictures of Ru and her friends on each walk that brighten my day and get me through work. I really couldn't survive without PlayPals and I can't recommend them more highly!!!!!!!! 100000 stars read more

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Nigel, my 18y/o italian greyhound, has been getting walks from Play Pals for the past 10+ years! He LOVES all of his walkers. Brian, the owner, is very professional, always quick to respond, and ready to help with last-minute asks. I've recommended walkers to other friends, and they all share the same experience as I do with Nigel. read more

We love working with Play Pals! We've had a few dog walkers and all of them are incredible and take great care of our dog. Play pals has always been super flexible with us to accommodate our last minute requests, walking our foster dogs (most of whom didn't know how to walk on a leash before they started walking with play pals!), and handle our ever changing schedule requests! Did I mention they take great photos?! Highly recommend! read more

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We love play pals! Joshua and Patrick are wonderful with our little pup and Brian, is the best. He is quick to respond, helpful and very professional. I always felt at ease with them taking care of our dog and they leave you an update with sweet photos after every walk. I would recommend them to anyone. read more

The Play Pals online portal makes it really easy to book cat sitting services (even with short notice). We are so pleased with the staff and the daily updates that they provide. The pictures they send are always a treat while away from home! We know our little guy is in good hands with Play Pals NYC. read more

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We had to get a dog sitter for our crazy puppy, Broly, very last minute because my brother bailed on us 2 weeks before our Memorial Day trip. However Brian was able to get us a sitter, Moriah! Both of them had very good communication & it was very easy to get in contact with them. We were very worried before we left because this is our first time leaving him but they took amazing care of our hyperactive demon. We dropped Broly off in Moriah's home & she sent me cute text updates about Broly - how much he ate, his bathroom, & funny updates (him trying to always get socks & eat everything ) as well as pictures. Broly looked like he had A LOT of fun & LOTS of attention which he loves. We were worried that Broly may annoy her too much because he can be a bit much (typical husky) but she said she enjoyed his company & misses him Good to know his shenanigans amused them :) read more

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Highly recommend Play Pals! I have been using them for almost 2 years to walk my dog while I'm At work. Brian and his walkers (Alfredo) are very communicative and flexible when I have had last minute changes to my schedule. They have also helped me out in a bind when I was stuck at work and unable to get home to my dog in time for dinner. I know I can always rely on them to care for my dog and that means everything to me! The app they use which shows the walk route is a nice addition as well. Highly recommend!! read more

Play Pals NYC gets everything right: they're flexible with scheduling, communicative, and recruit and train folks who make quick connections with pups. I can't think of anything I'd have asked for that Brian and team weren't able to manage. read more

Before moving to New York city, taking care of my Lionhead rabbit was no issue. I lived in a small town, had a close knit friend group, and someone was always able to look after my little angel. However, being in a big city with few people to help out pushed me to find a sitter that was able to care for an exotic pet. Babysitting a rabbit is different than most other animals... They need fresh hay, they are sometimes more tempermental, and they can become sick very fast if not given the proper attention. Long story short, I was terrified to leave him. Little did I know that Play Pals would be my saving grace. DeVo looked after Buddy as if he was his own pet, and sent pictures and videos every day (I attached a photo sent!) Buddy is happy, healthy, and not as upset with my absence due to DeVo maintaining his routine and diet. A huge thank you to Play Pals and DeVo for being professional, kind, and TRUSTWORTHY. I was at peace knowing my nugget was in good hands. If you have a rabbit, seriously consider contacting Play Pals... as good exotic sitters are hard to find! read more

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I have a very shy cat and she was treated so well by both sitters she started coming out and greeting them! she even played when they brought out her toys! read more

When we first moved to NYC we were nervous about hiring a dog walker since it was an entirely new concept for us, but soon as we found PlayPals and met Tanya for a consultation, we knew that the services she offered were the right fit for us. The dog walker, Linda, which Tanya set us up with really took the time to get to know Gizmo and make sure that he is genuinely cared for during his walks. We can certainly tell from her daily emails and photos from his adventures that he is having the best time ever when they are together! His huge smile says it all. Linda even helps to work with him to work on some of his commands and leash pulling during his walks. It makes my husband and I feel so much better leaving to work every day knowing that he's going to have such a fun afternoon, and get some exercise outdoors. If I ever had anyone ask me to recommend a dog walking service in NYC, without hesitation I would direct them to Tanya because PlayPals is amazing! read more

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I absolutely love Brian and all of his crew at Happy Tails! They take the best care of our sweet Jefferson. Jefferson is always walked for at least the allotted time (sometimes I notice a little bonus). They make sure he drinks water and that the AC is cold enough for him when it's hot out and that they turn a light or two on for him in the winter when it gets dark early so he doesn't get scared. On top of the basic care to ensure his health and comfort, they send us the sweetest updates from their walks; and Mary's photos bring us joy while we're stuck at work away from our sweet pup. I can tell that the whole team there truly loves dogs and will ensure nothing but the best for mine. They're also super communicative and quick to respond to questions or regarding scheduling. On occasion when my boyfriend and I both got stuck at work late, they were able to come relieve our Jefferson and give him his dinner which was so comforting. When we first started working with Happy Tails (or when Brian had new dog walker train with Jefferson) we were always able to do an in-person meet-and-greet and ensure Jefferson was comfortable with anyone taking care of him. Once or twice I had them come over when I was home sick and not up to walking Jefferson I could tell from the greeting that he truly LOVED them! Also worth mentioning, we trust them to come in and out of our apartment which is obviously no small thing in New York City. I'd recommend Brian and Happy Tails to anyone looking for a dog walker. read more

We discovered Play Pals in the Spring of 2015 when looking for someone to watch our three kitties while we vacationed out of the city. We have used them multiple times a year since then and have been thoroughly impressed every time!! We absolutely appreciate the level of care they provide and the regular updates they give via text .... plus the pictures they send of our kitties are great and a welcome comfort!! We cannot recommend Play Pals enough!!! read more

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Great service! I had a special situation where I needed a dog walker to assist my engagement photoshoot and it was well accommodated! Brian was a great organizer and Lulu took great care of our dog when we were busy in front of the camera. Recommend them to anyone who wants their dog in good hands read more

Wonderful service! Kind and respectful employees and reasonable rates! Owner is responsive and reliable!

Finding a walker in Brooklyn is tough, we tried 3 different walkers before we found Play Pals, I wish we had found them first. They have been great, always dependable, reasonable prices and very accommodating with last minute requests. Sharon walked our 2 miniature dachshunds for about 6 months in Greenpoint, she treated them as if they were own. We loved all the little notes that she left us along with the cute pictures, it was comforting to know that while we were at work, our puppers were in good hands with Sharon. She was also accommodating in special requests for our two pups, doxies can be stubborn and she handled them very well. Brian, the owner, is very friendly in all communications and is an animal lover. If you are looking for a dependable, friendly walker service, check out Play Pals, you won't be disappointed. read more

Really wonderful & attentive. Great feedback and always on time. My dog was always happy and tired when I got home. They even left him a raincoat I still use. Such a professional, sweet bunch. read more

My husband and I absolutely love Brian and the rest of the Happy Tails team (Patrick, Jane, Wayne), but probably not as much as our adorable little mutt, Luna, loves them!! We adopted Luna early last year through a rescue. Though very sweet and gentle, Luna was an extremely anxious pup, scared of people, slow to trust, jumping at every sound. We reached out to Happy Tails based on a colleague's recommendation and in our first meeting with Brian, immediately knew that we wanted to work with them. Brian and his team have really been very patient and loving with Luna over the past 20 months and the time spent with them has helped her gain more confidence. She is now much less nervous around strangers, happy to accept a treat from a new friend, and loves her long walks and playtime with her doggy pals! Happy Tails has always made allowances for unforeseen circumstances -- additional walks at short notice, special feeding requirements, watching Luna when she's under the weather. And if you're looking for closer monitoring, the walkers will happily provide text updates and photos after each walk! Brian's team (usually Brian and Wayne) also dog sits, which has been particularly great for us since we travel a fair amount. They're highly trustworthy and reliable and we have never once been concerned about leaving our dog and our home in their care. They have also always managed to fit our dog sitting needs into their schedules, even during the holiday season! We have recommended Happy Tails to several colleagues and neighbors in our building, none of whom have ever been disappointed. Brian has continued to exceed our expectations and we love him! [attached photos from the Happy Tails team] read more

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Play Pals is one of the main reasons why we have been able to have a dog in NYC! We have worked specifically with Brian and Brendon, but also with Wayne and a few other walkers/sitters. Every person we have worked with has been friendly, thoughtful, and most importantly an animal lover. We use Play Pals for walks 5x per week, and often request for them to also stay at our apartment to watch our dog when we travel. They never miss a beat, and are always super communicative. Additionally, the iPhone app is an awesome service and let's us keep tabs on daily walks and updates while we're traveling. To Brian, Brendon, Wayne and the entire Play Pals team - THANK YOU. You have made our lives so much easier, and our little man loves you too. read more

This dog walking company is the real deal. Owner Brian Pizza has got his s*%t together. Petula has been part of his pack for over 4 years and we have all felt extremely well taken care of by him. Through the years she has had 3 different regular walkers, and each of the people Brian hired, have been amazing and wonderful. Tony, Brian and Moriah have all been super reliable, super flexible in their schedules to accommodate last minute changes/additions, super animal lovers, and wonderfully experienced with dealing with dogs that lunge and are reactive. She loved all of them! Pizza is attentive to different dogs' needs, and makes sure you feel comfortable with new walkers, and can voice any concern openly that you might have. Pizza is an amazing dog-sitter, too! When we've gone away on vacation. I swear, Petula is happier with her sleepover dog walker friends than when we are home with her. We are sad that the pandemic has taken Petula away from her current walker, Moriah (she takes wonderful photos on every walk!). But we hope everyone will be back together soon. I will never leave Play Pals. Thank you Brian for taking such good care of L'il P. read more

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Steven has been walking my senior dog Blake for about a year now. He's been great, and Blake loves walking with him even as Blake has been slowing down with his age. I highly recommend play pals, they're on time, reliable, great price, and scheduling through the website, plus photos of your pup during their walk makes it easy and stress free. read more

This dog walking service is absolutely wonderful. My dog has been with play pals for two years now and she's so happy after her walks with her walker Patrick. Patrick is incredible with the dogs and truly cares about each and every dog. I get a photo from the walk every day with my sweet toy poodle having a great time with her gang. I can highly recommend this dog walking service. read more

We live in UES and Steve has been walking our pup Annie twice a day for over 6 months, since we first rescued her at 12 weeks old. He is very reliable and does a great job. He sends us multiple pics during every walk and we love getting updates of our little girl throughout the day. I highly recommend play pals for your fur babies! read more

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