The Al Fresco Way
Welcome to the world of Al Fresco Tails, where we're not just a pet care company; we're your furry family's best friends on Martha’s Vineyard! Our mission? To make tails wag and hearts melt with our top-notch services.
Since 2019, we've proudly been Martha's Vineyard's go-to pet care squad. Our mantra is simple: enriching pets' lives, one tail at a time. We're the dedicated team that ensures your four-legged companions not only stay safe and well-fed but also have an amazing time.
We're all about enrichment and spreading positivity. Whether it's daily dog walks, pet sitting or pampering your feline friends with kitty care, we've got it all covered.
Our services are like personalized treats for your pets. Tailored to their unique needs and delivered with heaps of love, because that's how we roll. We’re not just professionals - we’re passionate and deeply committed to your pets’ well-being.
So go ahead, take that break, run those errands, or embark on that adventure, knowing your beloved pets are in the best possible hands. It's not just pet care; it's the Al Fresco Tails experience, where every day is an adventure!
Meet the Team
Al Fresco Tails is run entirely by co-owners Cay and Heather, providing kind and reliable pet care on the Vineyard since 2019.
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Co-owner
Heather grew up on her grandparents’ farm in Pennsylvania, surrounded by animals of every shape and size. Now on the Vineyard, she’s our kitty whisperer, group-walk guru, and dedicated pet care expert.
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Founder
From discovering hidden Vineyard trails to coaching dogs (and humans!) on how to enjoy every walk, Cay brings energy, creativity, and a sense of adventure to every pup she meets. Each walk is a mini-exploration — fun, safe, and always tail-wag approved.
Why choose Al Fresco Tails to care for your pets?
We’re a queer-owned, values-driven pet care service rooted in trust, presence, and real connection. We bring deep presence, respect, and a no-judgment approach to every walk. We welcome clients who trust us to move through the world safely and authentically.
We don’t believe in perfection. We believe in messy joy, muddy paws, long sniffs, and care that meets dogs and people exactly where they are.
We focus on calm, enriching walks in real-life environments - which might include light foot traffic, the occasional town moment, or a favorite neighbor’s stoop. We don’t rush. We build trust. We keep your dogs happy and grounded.
Our work centers kindness over control, communication over convenience, and long-term relationships over appearances.
We especially welcome clients who:
are LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise living outside the status quo
want care that’s not rooted in judgment, image, or “keeping up”
value workers as full humans, not background fixtures
We walk with love. We walk with pride. And we walk with the dogs who need us - in town, in the woods, or anywhere in between.
At Al Fresco Tails, we're not just pet lovers; we're proud supporters of paws and all things fabulous! 🏳️🌈
We're a women-owned, LGBTQ+ business that proudly partners with various community heroes like the Animal Shelter of Martha's Vineyard and the Oak Bluffs Association, home to the sassiest annual Pride Parade in town!