NYC Petcare

NYC Petcare is a cage-free dog boarding and in-home pet sitting service based in New York, NY. Boarding here does not look like a kennel: dogs stay solo in a caretaker's private apartment, with no crates and no other pets in the home for the length of the stay.

How boarding works

Each boarding dog has the run of the apartment. Pets are welcome to sleep in the caretaker's bed, which suits dogs used to being close to their people at night. Walks are individual rather than group outings, so a dog gets one handler's full attention on the sidewalk. Cats and exotics are boarded as well.

Services at a glance

• Private apartment boarding for solo pets
• Cage-free stays with no other pets in the home
• Individual private dog walks
• In-home cat visits and feeding, plus overnight pet sitting
• Medication administration by caretakers experienced with shots and medicine

What makes it different

The whole setup is built around pets that do better away from a group. A dog who is tense around other dogs, an older dog who needs quiet, or one on a daily medication schedule all fit this model, since the household belongs to that pet alone for the stay. Owners who would rather not move a pet at all can book visits or overnight sitting at their own address instead, which is also the option for cats that dislike new environments.

Practical details

Office hours run Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Booking is handled by email at info@nycpetcare.com, and the phone number is 347-248-0276. Pickup and drop-off are available, which matters in a city where getting a dog across town is its own errand. NYC Petcare also lists its work on Instagram and Facebook for owners who want a look at the day-to-day before reaching out.