Pet Care in East Village

Complete guide to dog ownership in the East Village, Manhattan. Tompkins Square dog run (NYC first), Boris and Horton dog cafe, top vets, and dog-friendly patios.

By Pawel Kaczmarek
Excellent Walkability
Ward 10003, 10009 Near Tompkins Square Park, 1st Avenue (L Train at 1st Ave)

Local Tips from East Village Dog Owners

  • Tompkins Square Dog Run is the most historic in NYC (est. 1990) and has a devoted community of regulars
  • Boris and Horton on Avenue A is the gold standard for dog cafes - dogs welcome off-leash inside
  • The annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade is the biggest dog costume event in the country
  • Avenue A between 7th and 10th Streets is the most dog-friendly commercial stretch in the neighborhood

Dog Parks in East Village

Tompkins Square Dog Run (First Run)

500 E 9th St, New York, NY 10003

Surface: Dirt and gravel

Small dog area: Yes

Hours: 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Stuyvesant Square Dog Park

2nd Ave and E 17th St, New York, NY 10003

Surface: Pavers

Small dog area: No

Hours: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Dog-Friendly Patios in East Village

Boris and Horton

195 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009

Patio: Year-round · Dogs inside

Dog menu: No

Dogs welcome off-leash inside. Full dog-friendly establishment.

Veselka

144 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003

Patio: Seasonal

Dog menu: No

Dogs welcome at outdoor sidewalk tables. Water bowls available.

Cafe Mogador

101 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009

Patio: Seasonal

Dog menu: No

Dogs welcome at outdoor tables. Covered patio area.

d.b.a.

41 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003

Patio: Year-round

Dog menu: No

Dogs welcome on enclosed outdoor patio. Dog events hosted regularly.

Winter Walking

Tompkins Square Park paths can ice over. Avenue A and 1st Avenue get wind channeling. Side streets between avenues are more sheltered. Many bodegas and cafes provide quick warm-up stops. Sidewalk salt is heavy - bring paw protection.

Veterinary Care Near East Village

BluePearl Pet Hospital - Downtown NYC

24/7

410 West Broadway, New York, NY 10012

Cooper Square Veterinary Hospital

Dog License

211 E 5th St, New York, NY 10003

212-777-2630

Mon-Fri 9AM-6PM, Sat 9AM-4PM

Bond Vet - East Village

Dog License

282 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009

212-961-6779

Mon-Sat 8AM-6PM

East Village Animal Clinic

Dog License

318 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003

212-979-9870

Mon-Fri 9AM-6PM

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