Jackson Heights Life

I read your post and remembered that someone had recently posted about pet sitting services.  Here's a quote from a thread found in the Business Listings and Services Directory board on JHL.

Maria Sroka is a long-time animal-loving resident of Jackson Heights who will arrange her schedule around yours for the loving care of your furry, feathered and finned friends (plants included!). 718-898-0440.

Many more two- and four-legged references upon request in addition to the below:

"Maria Sroka was more than a dog-walker or pet-sitter; she was my dog’s best friend.  She went above and beyond to care for him while I was away at work.  My dog is sensitive, shy and takes time to warm up to new people, but he could immediately feel Maria’s love for him and he was a happy boy!  She would always walk him carefully, not allowing him to ever get into trouble or harm’s way, and she would make him feel so special.  She always left him super fresh water and a little note for me about how he felt and behaved that day.  She took the weight of the world off of my shoulders, as my dog means the world to me.  Maria is the kindest and most responsible person, always trustworthy and reliable.  I live on the other side of the city now, but if I can’t care for my Doberman during the day I will only ever call Maria."
-Lara, professional ballerina and satisfied client

I just found a very reliable dog walker boarder named Margarita Ortega 917-734-0156

hey guys, my name is Mike and I live between 79-80th street on 35th Ave. I have 10+ years dog walking, feeding, administrating medication, + more. Competitive rates. References. Available 7am-7pm 7 days a week! Call/text me 917-504-6950.

Thank you for the kind words- I love him too

Hey, I am a 14 year old girl looking for an opportunity to earn some extra cash while spending time with animals. I love caring for them, and I am also very responsible. On weekends, I am available to petsit and dog walk at any time except on saturday mornings from 8-12. Please contact me if you want a reliable and affordable sitter/walker.
Email: shiyingistyping@gmail.com
Phone: 347-768-6936
feel free to call or text

Hopefully this will end up in the right spot for someone to see..

We are looking for a dog walker who is available for 1 walk a day, M-F, mid-day, and then be flexible to do a 7pm walk on occasions where we will not be home. Of course these 7pms would be most likely be set up in advance, as we are not looking for something crazy like an "on call" walker. This is preemptive as we are in the process of getting a new dog (we lost our dog a year and a half ago...read that as put to sleep, not literally lost Writing as we are on 85th st between 35/37, and a lot of the services offered average around 75-80th sts. Let me know if this is enough to go on, or if more details are needed. We did not previously have a walker, but thought with our next one it may be beneficial. thanks!

There are a few threads on dog walkers but all are at least a few years old. In the process of getting a dog and would love to hear recommendations from people happy with their dog walker (ideally someone you've been using a long time).

I've seen Anella's Trails and Tails and NY Paw Pals come up a few times. Curious to hear about people's experiences with them or with other walkers. We would need midday walks about 3x a week.

This feels like an important decision and so important to find someone trustworthy and kind. Really don't want to roll the dice on this one.

Thanks for your help!