Hi! Welcome to Maw and Paws!
We are an independent dog walking service specializing in small group and solo walks. Our experienced team of professional dog walkers and cat sitters have been serving Brooklyn since 2013. We ensure each pup gets the time and attention they need to sniff around and explore the neighborhood. We also love cats and other critters and offer day visits! This is a Maw and Paw operation, fully insured and bonded.
Neighborhoods We Currently Serve
Park Slope
Gowanus
Prospect Heights
Sunset Park
Bay Ridge
About Us
Monica
Monica is an artist born and raised in Queens. Her first job was at a doggy day care where she fell in love with pet care. After exploring many odd jobs she decided to go back to what made her happiest and has been dog walking ever since. Zoomies are encouraged, bratty pets are her specialty, and lazy pets that sleep in as much as she does are cherished. She loves to spoil them all!
In her spare time you can catch her taking photos, banging on some drums, snacking on vegan baked goods, and biking around Brooklyn where she currently resides.
Stephanie
Stephanie is an artist from Las Vegas, NV. Soon after moving to Brooklyn in 2013, she realized just how much she missed living in a home full of pets. That’s when she discovered dog walking as a profession. She has been loving on your fur-babies ever since!
When she isn’t slinging leashes and poop bags, you can find her out shooting street photography, jamming on the bass, teaching at Gowanus Darkroom, or vegging out all day watching movies with her partner Dino and their pets, Nunu and Rocko.
Dino
Dino has been walking pups in Brooklyn since 2013. After a brief stint in a Manhattan restaurant, he found a job working for a company as a dog walker in Park Slope. He quickly discovered the joy that comes with taking care of animals, particularly when you treat them to their favorite time of the day. He has a soft spot for senior dogs and those who require special care.
After working for dog walking companies for a few years, he decided to take a restaurant job working nights in order to build up his own company. In 2019 he was able to leave the restaurant and began walking dogs full time as an independent dog walker. He eventually joined forces with his partner Stephanie and formed Maw and Paws. As things began to grow they welcomed their long time friend and fellow independent walker Monica to their team.
Aside from caring for your creatures, Dino is an independent musician, song writer, and music enthusiast. He spends his free time biking, skateboarding, making music, and playing shows around NYC.
What our clients say..
“Dino has been a FANTASTIC addition to our pups life. Our fur baby is not the most trusting of people in general. Dino worked slowly, respectfully and thoughtfully with our dog to gain her trust.
Highly recommended!”
— J.
“This is the best dog walking, cat sitting, lovely people service ever! We have tried several walkers, local companies, etc and nothing beats Steph and Dino walking your pup and looking after your cat! They're unbelievably kind, flexible, thorough, and will take amazing pictures while on the walk - highly recommend.”
— Vivek
“Monica was our dog walker for our dog Yuki for almost 2 years. Yuki was diagnosed with a genetic condition that required medications 3X's/day. Monica not only walked and played with Yuki but also administered all medications. When my wife and I had to travel for work, Monica stayed with Yuki over night and took care of him. Monica showed Yuki a lot of love and treated him as if he was her own. If you love your pet and you're looking for someone to take care and walk your pet with the care and love that you give, Monica is your person. I strongly recommend Monica.”
— Vince
“I have known Stephanie for more than a year. She was a dog walker for my beloved dog Toby. Stephanie is kind, sweet, responsible, and loving. She was the perfect dog walker. Toby loved her so much that Stephanie soon became part of the family. Stephanie was also so much more than a dog walker to our family. When I had my locks changed, she went and got extra keys made, without me even having to ask her. When Toby had surgery, she coaxed him around the block. When I was sick and taking care of my 6 month-old-baby, she went and got me ginger ale and crackers. I cannot say enough about Stephanie’s work ethic. When my mom came to visit for three months, Stephanie walked her two-not-well adjusted poodles like it was no problem at all. I am a criminal lawyer. I am very intense and critical and Stephanie was an absolute pleasure to be around.”
— Rachel