The Queer-Vetted Guide to Pets & Animal Care

Nobody wants to explain their relationship twice at the vet’s front desk. 10th Muses skips that entirely: this is the queer-vetted list of vets, groomers, and pet sitters across NYC and LA that our community actually trusts. Curated by queer women, trans, and nonbinary members — not by an algorithm that’s never met your dog.

What to look for

We’re not impressed by "pet-friendly." We want queer-owned, genuinely LGBTQ-affirming, and good at the actual job — no awkward pauses, no wrong pronouns on the intake form, no lectures about your household. That’s the floor, not the ceiling.

Featured community picks

Every name below came from a member who’s sat in the waiting room, booked the groom, or trusted someone with their dog’s walk. This isn’t a scraped list — it’s who the community actually calls.

How 10th Muses vets recommendations

Members submit. We confirm. Providers that stop delivering get dropped, no drama. This list stays current because real people are still using it — not because it once got indexed and forgotten.

Neighborhoods to know

A great vet three boroughs away is still a great vet — but so is knowing what’s close. The breakdown below covers Manhattan, Brooklyn, and beyond, plus the LA sprawl, so you can pick convenience or loyalty.

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