Wags West Dog Walking and Cat Sitting

Specialties

Hi, we’re Marixa and Michael, a husband and wife team with our own bi-​species pet household (i.e., a dog and a cat). We know from our own experience that even the most devoted pet owners can’t be with their animals all the time. At Wags West, we’re dedicated to giving dogs and cats in New York’s UWS, Morningside Heights and South Harlem neighborhoods the kind of quality care and attention they’ve come to expect – from you.

History

Established in 2010.

Established in 2010, Wags West is a boutique dog walking and cat sitting service created to offer West Side pet lovers a much-​needed alternative to independent (and sometimes unreliable) dog walkers and cat sitters and the larger, more impersonal pack-​walking companies.

Six years on, Michael and Marixa and their well-​trained staff of pet care professionals remain dedicated to providing the best possible personal care for the dogs and cats of the Upper West Side and Morningside Heights and West Harlem.

Meet the Business Owner

Michael M.

Business Owner

Lifelong animal lovers, husband and wife Michael Moore and Marixa Gonzalez, started Wags West in 2010. After meeting in San Francisco, Michael and Marixa relocated to Marixa’s former home of New York City, along with their dog, Boo, and cat, Jack.

Once back in New York, Michael, a UC Berkeley grad, and longtime professional dog walker, and Marixa, a Fashion Institute of Technology alum and veteran of the apparel industry, pooled their combined professional experience to launch Wags West.