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5 Best Pet Sitters in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Leaving town without your pet is stressful enough without wondering who's actually walking through your apartment door each day, and New York's pet sitters split fairly cleanly between dog-focused walking services and cat-specific in-home care. The pet sitters in New York on this page have logged 586 combined Google reviews, and remarkably, four of them hold a perfect 5.0 rating.

Short answer: Jordan's Pet Care in Brooklyn leads with a perfect 5.0 across 217 reviews, offering both dog walking and multi-day pet sitting with daily photo updates. For cat-specific care, The West Village Cat Sitter & Manhattan Kitties (5.0, 74 reviews) has clients who've stayed loyal for eight-plus years, and Play Pals NYC (5.0, 81 reviews) handles both cats and dogs, including seniors and pets with medical needs.
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New York pet sitters, compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Jordan's Pet Care - Brooklyn Dog Walking and Pet Sitting 5.0 ★ 217 Overall / dog walking and multi-day sitting View ›
2 Happy Tails Pup Experience 4.9 ★ 120 Daycare with sitting and grooming add-ons View ›
3 The Big City Woof Walker 5.0 ★ 94 Consistent, matched dog walkers View ›
4 Play Pals NYC 5.0 ★ 81 Long-term relationships, senior and special-needs pets View ›
5 The West Village Cat Sitter & Manhattan Kitties LLC 5.0 ★ 74 Cat-only, specialized care View ›
5 Best Pet Sitters in New York (2026)

Which sitter fits your pet

Jordan's Pet Care - Brooklyn Dog Walking and Pet Sitting logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Jordan's Pet Care - Brooklyn Dog Walking and Pet Sitting

5.0217 Google reviews

Jordan's Pet Care offers dog walking and in-home pet sitting across Brooklyn, matching clients with a regular walker or sitter for consistency across visits. Reviewers describe both daily dog walks and longer, multi-day stays covering cats and dogs while owners travel.

What people praise

  • Deepest review base on this page at 217, holding a perfect 5.0 rating
  • Assigns a consistent walker or sitter rather than rotating staff each visit
  • Reviewers describe daily photo and update reports during extended trips
  • Handled a same-day emergency booking on a Sunday afternoon per one reviewer's account

Worth knowing

  • Popularity may mean booking ahead for peak travel periods
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume217 · 98th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest all-around pick given its size and consistency, particularly for owners who want the same trusted person each visit rather than an app-matched stranger.

Website+1718-709-9684 Directions

157 13th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Happy Tails Pup Experience logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Happy Tails Pup Experience

4.9120 Google reviews

Happy Tails Pup Experience is a Tribeca dog daycare and boarding facility that also offers grooming and training, run by owner Teddy. The space is described by reviewers as spotless and hotel-like, with an on-site pet store and individual storage for each dog's belongings.

What people praise

  • 4.9 rating across 120 reviews
  • Reviewers describe a clean, well-organized facility with on-site dental and grooming add-ons
  • Staff pair dogs thoughtfully by size and temperament during group play
  • Responsive communication over email, according to multiple reviewers

Worth knowing

  • One detailed review described a small dog struggling in a large-dog-heavy group setting, worth asking how the facility separates dogs by size and temperament
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume120 · 93th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong choice for dogs who do well in group settings, but if your dog is small or easily overwhelmed, ask specifically how they're grouped before booking a trial day.

Website+1718-719-4255 Directions

120 Duane St, New York, NY 10007

The Big City Woof Walker logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

The Big City Woof Walker

5.094 Google reviews

The Big City Woof Walker provides dog walking and pet sitting across New York and Chicago, matching each dog with a dedicated primary walker for ongoing consistency. The company is fully insured and bonded, with a mobile app for scheduling, payments, and photo updates.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 94 reviews
  • Consistent walker matching, reviewers describe multi-year relationships with the same person
  • Also offers behavior-focused walk and train sessions for reactive dogs
  • Mobile app makes scheduling and updates straightforward

Worth knowing

  • Not currently a claimed Google Business Profile, so confirm current contact details directly through the company site
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume94 · 88th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable option for dog walking specifically, with an added behavioral training angle if your dog needs help with leash reactivity during walks.

Website+1347-974-0360 Directions

38 Peck Slip, New York, NY 10038

Play Pals NYC logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Play Pals NYC

5.081 Google reviews

Play Pals NYC offers dog walking and cat sitting across Chelsea, the West Village, Flatiron, and Union Square, positioning itself as a locally owned alternative to app-based services where clients work directly with the same team. Reviewers describe over a decade of continuous use, including care for senior pets and animals with medical needs.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 81 reviews
  • Reviewers describe multi-year, in some cases decade-long, relationships with the same sitters
  • Specifically experienced with senior pets and pets with medical needs
  • GPS-tracked dog walks and daily photo and video updates

Worth knowing

  • Smaller team than the larger citywide services on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume81 · 83th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A particularly strong choice if your pet is older or has ongoing medical needs, since reviewers specifically describe sitters experienced with exactly that kind of care.

Website+1917-968-9986 Directions

67 8th Ave, New York, NY 10014

The West Village Cat Sitter & Manhattan Kitties LLC logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

The West Village Cat Sitter & Manhattan Kitties LLC

5.074 Google reviews

The West Village Cat Sitter & Manhattan Kitties, run by owner Sylvie Gilbert-Pellegrin, focuses exclusively on cat sitting, with a small team of vetted, background-checked independent sitters who communicate closely with each other for continuity of care. Reviewers describe multi-year relationships and sitters who patiently earn the trust of shy or skittish cats.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 74 reviews
  • Reviewers describe sitters successfully building trust with cats other sitters had struggled to reach
  • Owner personally oversees every client relationship, according to multiple long-term reviewers
  • Experience extends to medical care, including medicating a cat recovering from surgery

Worth knowing

  • Cat-only focus, so this isn't the right choice if you also need dog walking
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume74 · 78th
Confidenceearly
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clear specialist for cat owners specifically. Reviewers describe results with shy or medically complex cats that suggest genuine expertise, not just enthusiasm.

Website+1646-420-7676 Directions

222 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011

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How we score

Rating is each sitter’s live Google average. Review volume tracks how many customers actually rated them, ranked against others pulled for this search. Confidence weighs the rating against that volume, so a perfect score from dozens of reviews carries less weight than one from hundreds. Recency checks how current the review activity is. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does pet sitting cost in New York? (2026)

Pet sitting and dog walking pricing in New York varies by visit length, frequency, and whether it’s a quick walk or an overnight stay. None of the sitters here publish flat public rates, so expect a quote after an initial consultation or meet-and-greet.

Serving all of New York

These sitters cover a wide stretch of the city, from Chelsea, the West Village, and Tribeca in Manhattan to Park Slope and other parts of Brooklyn. If you’re searching pet sitter near me anywhere in Manhattan or Brooklyn, most of these reach your neighborhood.

What to ask before you hire a pet sitter

  • Will I have the same sitter for every visit, or does staff rotate?
  • How often will I get updates and photos while I’m away?
  • Is the sitter experienced with my pet’s specific needs, like medication or anxiety?
  • Is the company insured and bonded?
  • What’s the process for a meet-and-greet before the first booking?
  • How do you handle an emergency if my pet gets sick while I’m away?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these pet sitters?

We pulled every pet sitting service with a public Google Business Profile in New York, then ranked by rating, review volume, and how recently customers were still leaving reviews.

How often is this page updated?

We refresh the data and rankings periodically. This page was last verified in August 2026.

Should I book a meet-and-greet before hiring a pet sitter?

It’s a good idea, especially for a nervous pet. Several sitters on this page describe an initial meeting to build a profile and establish trust before the first real booking.

Is a cat-only sitting service worth it over a general pet sitter?

If your pet is a cat, a specialist can be worth it. Reviewers on this page describe cat-focused sitters succeeding with shy or skittish cats that other general sitters hadn’t been able to reach.

The bottom line

Jordan’s Pet Care is the safest default for most dog owners given its size and consistent walker matching. If you specifically need a cat sitter, The West Village Cat Sitter’s dedicated focus and eight-plus-year client relationships make it worth calling first.

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