ABOUT US
Astoria's Most Trusted Dog Walking and Cat Sitting Professionals
We are Bark & Bone, Astoria's dog walking professionals! With one-click online scheduling, real-time updates, and a convenient online communication system, we are the best, most convenient team of dog walkers and cat sitters in Astoria and Long Island City. We think walking and care are essential parts of your dog's and cat's life, and we want to make that experience positive and enriching for the both of you! In addition to being insured and bonded, we are also certified in pet CPR and first aid by the American Red Cross. We are licensed in animal care and handling by New York City. Our walkers are not only carefully selected, background checked, and extensively trained in dog handling and cat care, but also proudly local to our vibrant neighborhood.
You will receive an update with photos as soon as your dog walk or cat visit is completed. Instead of waiting around all day to find out how your dog's walk went, you will have a direct line of communication with walkers and management through our convenient online system.
We have an online scheduling system and a mobile app for your scheduling and communication needs. No need to dig through old emails or texts to reach out to us, your dog or cat's care can be found all in one place on your phone wherever you go.
We know life happens. Book up until 10AM (excluding major holidays. Cancel up to 10AM with no extra fees.
Unlike the majority of pet care companies and apps, we do not use independent contractors. Our employees are insured, bonded, and have worker's compensation, disability benefits, and paid leave. This is great for them, and for you! Our walkers are carefully selected, background checked, and extensively trained in dog handling and cat care.
If you set a regular schedule, you will have a regular walker and a backup walker in the event your regular walker is sick. We think it's super important for dogs to have regularity!
Staff available 365 days a year, weekends, holidays, rain or shine. We never cancel.
Dogs love to socialize! We walk small groups of three or less depending on your dog's individual needs. We always take care to match dogs with similar temperaments. We will work closely with you to provide services that meet your dog's needs. We provide private walks for a small extra fee.
In addition to our walkers and cat sitters, our managers are carefully overseeing the day's work to respond to your messages, calls, and emails .
Something that sets us apart from other services - we are NUTS about safety! We use backup gear on all dogs to meet our high safety standards. We are fully insured and bonded by Pet Sitters Associates.
FIRST STEPS
Get a Trusted Dog Walker
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Read up on who we are, the services we offer, which services meet your needs, and fill out our service request form to get the ball rolling.
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Once we respond to your inquiry, we will set up a meet and greet with the business owner or your area's manager. We'll meet your pets and address any questions you might have.
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You're ready to go! You can use the service any time, with no minimum amount of visits you must schedule to remain one of our clients. Woof!
OUR REVIEWS
What People Say
Bark & Bone is just the best, best, best. It came so highly recommended from a dear friend and fellow dog owner that it was the only service I considered for our dog's midday walks. They are so responsive, friendly, flexible, knowledgeable, and organized. I love getting thoughtful, consistent updates about how the walk went and even pictures of our girl to get me through my work day. Their online portal is a dream: user-friendly even for me, a total tech dummy. I recommend them highly and with no reservations.
Gemma M
Yelp
OUR REVIEWS
What People Say
Bark & Bone is just wonderful! You know they're true dog lovers. Everyone goes out of their way to make sure you and your doggo's needs are met. They're soooo nice and flexible and on top of their game. Totally on schedule and they never forget to send me updates and sweet pics of my Ripple girl. I know she's always taken great care of when we're away! Thanks so much to the whole B&B staff for all you do for our Astoria pet community!! XO Emily, Rich & Ripple
Emily M
Yelp
OUR REVIEWS
What People Say
I can't tell you how happy I am with Olivia and the rest of the Bark & Bone team. I have had some terrible cat sitting experiences and was desperate for someone I could trust. Olivia is professional, sweet, very communicative, and sends long, thoughtful notes (with pictures!) about each visit. The online booking system makes requesting visits very easy and efficient. I am so happy to have found Bark & Bone to watch over my baby when I'm gone. I know I can depend on them completely.
Linda P
Yelp
We're dog AND cat people
Our Services
Dog Walking
Our most popular service for dogs of all ages, sizes, and abilities. We offer small group walks for socialization as well as private walks.
Puppy Visits
A service just for puppies who require a custom care plan and some personal attention. We will work closely with you to come up with a care plan to help raise your new pup!
Cat Sitting
We've got your cat care covered while you are away! In addition to standard play, litter cleaning, and brushing, we also administer medication if needed.
CONTACT US
Get Started
Before you can begin services, we will meet with you and your pet for a short meet and greet in your home.
During the meet and greet, we will meet your pet, set up your account on our online system, make sure your home and buddy's walking gear are safe, and address any questions you may have. You must have a copy of your keys ready on the day of meet and greet to avoid a pickup charge.
Unfortunately due to our current staffing and existing clientele we are not accepting new Cat Sitting clients at this time.
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