Our Story

In 2008, founders Mike and Adam—fresh off Wall Street—launched Throw Me A Bone with the idea of creating a more personalized, convenient and accessible pet-care service in New York City. What began as a small but thriving dog-walking business on the Upper East Side quickly became a 10-person operation within two years. By 2011, Throw Me A Bone expanded beyond dog walking to offer pet sitting (for cats, too!), grooming and dog training, providing in-home services across much of Manhattan. In 2017, we opened our first full-service pet care facility in Midtown West complete with a pet spa, playroom, and dog run.

Today, we’re operating 8 locations with a team of over 45 dedicated Pet Care Specialists providing premium services in Hell's Kitchen, Hudson Yards & Downtown Brooklyn. High quality, comprehensive pet care has never been more accessible, and we're proud to be a leader in enhancing the lives of New York City's pets.

Our Mission

To enrich the lives of each and every pet in our care while delivering value, convenience, and peace of mind to their owners.

Our Guiding Principles

Excellence
Be the best while doing our best, both in our personal lives and as a company

Integrity
The foundation of trust and the fabric of all meaningful relationships – not only with our clients and the pets who rely on us, but also with our team, who we rely on every day

Passion
For what we do, and the pets we do it for – otherwise why do it?

Hospitality
How we welcome others into our family – with open arms, courtesy, kindness and a sense of belonging

Our Team

We come from many different walks of life, but share a common love for dogs and cats. Meet the people who help make it happen.
Mike Lavora

Founder

Adam Light

Founder

Sara Schmidt

Business Development Manager

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