Meet The Dynamic Duo
Renan Polegato
CEO - Founder
Brandon Davis-Thompson
Co-founder
About Us
PawsitiveNYC is a family-owned and LGBTQ+ friendly pet services company proudly serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Founded by Renan and Brandon, we specialize in dog walking, in-home pet sitting, pop-in visits, and dog park trips—all fully customizable to fit your pet’s needs. Our trained and compassionate staff are available 24/7 upon request, offering personalized one-on-one care rooted in positive reinforcement and respect for every animal’s individuality—regardless of breed, size, or age. Whether it’s an energetic pup needing a midday adventure or a senior cat requiring gentle care at home, we’re committed to treating your pets like our own. At PawsitiveNYC, we believe in building lasting relationships with both pets and their humans, one wag and purr at a time.
Our Story
PawsitiveNYC began with love—and a little frustration.
As lifelong pet parents, we (Renan and Brandon) know how tough it is to find someone who will care for your pet like family. We felt it ourselves, and we knew New York City deserved better.
The spark for PawsitiveNYC ignited when Renan, originally from Brazil, found himself working for a company that prioritized profit over pets—forcing him to walk too many dogs at once and compromising the quality of care every animal deserves. He walked away, determined to build something better: a business rooted in empathy, ethics, and personalized care.
Renan brought more than heart—he brought vision. With degrees in Information Technology and Business Marketing, he had long dreamed of blending modern tech with everyday pet care. From smart collars that track wellness to a future mobile app that offers real-time updates for pet parents, Renan envisioned a new standard—one where love and innovation go paw-in-paw.
But building a company in a second language wasn’t easy. Finding clients in a fast-paced city was intimidating. Every step felt uphill.
That’s when Brandon stepped in. Not only did he share Renan’s love for animals, but he brought deep customer service experience, compassion, and a belief in building something meaningful. After seeing the groundwork Renan had already laid, Brandon offered support with no strings attached. What began as a helping hand quickly turned into a partnership. Trust grew, visions aligned, and together, they relaunched PawsitiveNYC with a mission to raise the standard of pet care across New York City.
Today, we serve pets across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens with one mission:
to treat every animal with the individual love, safety, and joy they deserve—while integrating innovation that empowers pet parents and enhances everyday care.
Two hearts, one vision—PawsitiveNYC exists to change what pet care looks like in New York.