We’re Glad You Sniffed Us Out!

Reliable, local pet care from a team that loves what we do.

Personalized care, flexible scheduling, and consistent service from an experienced team of sitters who treat your pet like their own.

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Personalized pet care for loving pet parents.

At Playa de Perros, caring for your pets is a shared commitment. We provide professional, personalized visits so you can maintain a balanced life while knowing your pets are getting the care they deserve. Think of us as your reliable partners in pet care, making every day a little more pawesome.

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Meet Ricardo

Founder of Playa De Perros

Ricardo has always called Long Beach, NY home, and animals have always been part of his family. In 2019, inspired by his pup Lola, he turned his passion for pet care into a profession and founded Playa de Perros (Spanish for “Beach of the dogs'‘). His dedication to providing consistent, personalized care has made Playa de Perros a trusted and beloved part of the neighborhood.

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Our Specialties

Solo and Pack Walks

Daily walks are essential for a healthy and happy pup. Has your dog had their walks today?

Personalized Visits, Flexible Scheduling

Customize your pet's care with visits tailored to their unique needs and your personal schedule.

Pet Sitting for Trips

Expert care for long trips, tailored to your pet’s routine complete with daily updates for you.

Cat Sitting and Other Pets

Our hearts beat for all pets. We offer cat sitting and care for a variety of other animals.

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Paw Prints of Approval

  • Great experience with Ricardo doing a homestay with my cat. He was respectful and took great care of our 18 year old needy cat. Good communication. We will book again!

    - Alyssa C. 🐾

    Cat sitting

  • Thanks Ricardo .. appreciate the time you spend with Ollie . It’s never just a walk, you find time to play with him and adjust to his fussy needs .

    - Lisa L.🐾

    Dog Walking

  • Ricardo was amazing and so professional he took great care of our dog and we will be using him for all future walks!! Thank you so much again!

    -Kristin F. 🐾

    Dog Walking

  • Ricardo is still getting to know our dog but he’s really taking the time to pay attention to him and getting him to fully trust him. I was very appreciative that he really has a plan to secure the bond with our fussy little dog. I feel confident our dog matters to him

    -Lisa L. 🐾

    Pet Sitting

  • Ricardo was great and took Peppa for a great walk! Peppa was tired and happy when they got home, we'll definitely use Ricardo again.

    -Alex F. 🐾

    Dog Walking

  • Ricardo was the best, he took great care of our dog Mac. Would use him again any time.

    -Liz. C 🐾

    Dog Sitting

  • Ricardo really made me feel so at ease that my fur babies were well taken care of while I was on vacation. He gave updates each day!

    - Anna Marinos 🐾

    Cat sitting

  • Ricardo is fabulous. I have a rescue that is very skeptical but took to Ricardo quickly. He follows my wishes and I’m very grateful to have him taking such good care of bingo!

    Becky M. 🐾

    Pet Sitting

  • If you're looking for someone to care for your dogs, look no further! Ricardo was incredibly nice and patient with my puppies. You can tell he enjoys dogs wholeheartedly. He was accommodating as well. Thank you so much, will be back soon!

    -Danny P. 🐾

    Dog Sitting

  • Ricardo was great. Will definitely book him again!

    -Jordan M. 🐾

    Dog Walking

  • Ricardo took wonderful care of my two dogs for a week while I was away on vacation with my family. He checked in daily with updates and photos. It was so nice to be able to relax on vacation knowing my pups were being well taken care of.

    -Erika C. 🐾

    Dog Sitting

  • Awesome experience with Ricardo. Kept me updated with photos and knew how to make my dog comfortable and eat.

    -Sean B. 🐾

    Dog Sitting

  • Excellent care ! Highly recommend Ricardo to with over your furry babies.

    -Sami J. 🐾

    Dog Sitting

  • We had the best weekend knowing the dogs were in amazing care!

    -Michele M. 🐾



    Pet Sitting

  • Ricardo was great! He provided regular updates and pics of Samson and even dropped Samson off at our home after watching him for 6 nights. Thanks for the awesome service!

    -Rudy R. 🐾

    Dog Sitting

  • We were more than pleased... Our Charlie seems to have taken his own vacation. Open space in backyard to run around. We received updates & video.

    -Wini S. 🐾

    Dog Sitting

  • Was great and would definitely recommend.

    -Lorraaine S. 🐾

    Dog Sittng

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Unleash your pet’s path to great care!

  • Close-knit, local pet care team.

  • Thoughtful photos and reports.

  • GPS tracked walks with time & routes.

  • Custom care for every pet’s vibe.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Getting started is easy! Fill out our contact form and tell us about yourself, your pet, and the care you’re looking for. We’ll review your request, confirm availability, and schedule a meet and greet to learn more about your pet’s routine and needs.

    Once care begins, our app helps us stay connected, keep your pet’s information organized, and provide updates throughout each visit so you can have peace of mind while you’re away.

  • A meet-and-greet is an opportunity for us to meet you and your pet, learn their routine, discuss any special instructions, and make sure everyone feels comfortable before care begins.

    During this time, we’ll gather important details about your pet and create a personalized care profile in our app. This allows our team to have the information needed to provide consistent, reliable care during every visit.

  • We know how important it is to stay connected while you’re away. Through our app, we provide visit updates, photos, and timestamps while keeping your pet’s care details organized. You can also easily share any additional instructions or updates with us if needed.

  • Whenever possible, we prioritize consistency by keeping your pet’s care with a familiar sitter. Our small team allows us to provide flexibility while still creating meaningful relationships with the pets we care for.

    We take the time to understand each pet’s personality, routine, and comfort level, and we thoughtfully introduce new sitters when needed. Our app helps ensure important care details are always available to our team so we can provide consistent, reliable care.

  • Trusting someone with your pet and your home is a big decision. Playa De Perros is insured and bonded, and our team brings years of animal care experience along with a genuine passion for the pets we look after.

    Through our team approach and care app, we keep your pet’s routines, instructions, and important details organized and accessible. This allows us to provide personalized, consistent care while giving you peace of mind.

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