Dog Walkers & Pet Care in East Village, New York

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.

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

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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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