Dog Walking Girard Estates

About: I am a dog mom myself and I grew up with a poodle for 16 years. I’ve lived with and cared for a cat for 2 years and am the go-to pet sitter for friends when needed! I have experience with city dog walking, overnight or drop-in pet sitting, and medication administration. I have significant experience with senior dogs, am active and resilient in keeping up with younger dogs, and I'm game to help train. While my "expertise" and experience is with dogs, I love and have been a cat sitter for friends and neighbors and am not a novice. Because I’m a dog mom myself in an apartment I am unable to offer boarding, but I would love to help you out with drop-ins, walks, or house sittings this spring and summer! I’m lucky to have the time to offer my services and I understand the expectations and care an owner has when booking accommodations for their pet and I strive to provide that in return! I work part time during nights so I am flexible through the daytime and most nights a week/end. Happy to be of service for your last minute drop ins/walks in a pinch too! I have experience with drop-in/walking, house sitting, and overnight pet sitting. It’s important to me that your pet is comfortable, safe, happy and in as familiar and safe an environment as I can provide for them. As a pet owner myself, I understand the anxiety and occasional frustrations with securing pet care when you’re away and I feel strongly about providing a loving and hospitable service to a client. I’m fortunate to have the availability for pet care right now and want to be available in any capacity I can for Philadelphia dog parents as the weather warms up.

“Tricia is such an incredible sitter! She provides the best pictures and updates and can handle any pet large or small. She is patient with her sitting subjects and their safety is her utmost priority. I will certainly book her again!”

Mary Anna R.

About: I love dogs and cats but am unfortunately not allowed to have them at the building where I live, so I get my fill of wags and purrs taking care of other people's pets. I'm extremely reliable and have a very flexible schedule. I have lots of experience including with large and active dogs. I live in the South Philly area. I do not drive but I have no problem traveling via Septa or regional rail. I'm flexible and available most days or evenings with a little notice. I am available for overnight stays with some notice. Last minute pop ins or walkings are usually not a problem, either. I can visit your home to take your dog for a walk, or pop in to feed the cats and clean the litter box, whatever works best for youband your furry friends. I can house sit reliably, and have plenty of experience.

“Chasity is a fantastic dog walker! When she first got started, she asked all the right questions to learn about my dog and what he needs for going on walks. She took great photos during the walk, and my dog was clearly a happy camper when he came home. Chasity is very responsive to communication and great with scheduling flexibility, especially on short notice. Highly recommended!”

Max F.

“James was great to work with! He filled in for a few weeks while our usual dog walker was out of town and was extremely flexible with our work schedules. He was responsive and took great care of our dog. We will absolutely hire him again.”

Kelly C.

“Natalie is the best! She takes great care of our girl taking her on long walks and making sure she pees and poops, she leaves little report cards after each walk which are fun to read and she is super reliable !”

Julia F.

“Jackie is soooo amazing with Dolly on their weekly walks. She gives me so much peace of mind while I’m at school. She goes above and beyond and even taught her how to use the stairs (she used to really struggle with this before Jackie)! So grateful and 100% recommend!!”

Krista B.

“Very helpful!”

Baruch L.

“Taylor was great! I found myself in a situation that required my attention and Taylor was able to care for my pup while I had to leave! She was very communicative, thorough, and an overall great experience!! This was my first time using Taylor and she made it very smooth.”

Austin M.

“Hazel was amazing with Mia! On time, took great care of her, fed her dinner, and kept us updated with photos and detailed notes. Would definitely book again!”

Sara B.

“Julie has been very patient with my senior babe who needs some time warming up to new people. She took the time to give her treats and helping her feel safe enough to go for walks with a new person. I’m grateful for people like Julie who make my precious furbaby feel safe and taken care of. I will be using Julie in future! Thanks Julie!”

Deanna B.

“Barthalomew is super friendly & reliable and our dog enjoyed his walks!!”

Christine N.

“Seth was great! Very responsible and good with our 14 yo rescue who can be wary when he meets new people. Highly recommend!”

Helen C.

“Bah is super friendly and communicative!”

Maia R.

“Super sweet and responsive!”

Sara S.

“Alex was great with walking Bodhi. He communicated well, was always prompt and was super flexible. Look forward to having him take care of and walk Bodhi again!”

Khaled I.

About: I've been taking care of animals since I was 10 (I'm now 25), and am often asked to pet sit and care for the pets of others. I have been known for my genuine and passionate love for animals ever since I was a kid. I've taken care of all kinds of animals, including dogs of all sizes and temperaments, and honestly enjoy doing it! My schedule is flexible, and I'm therefore able to work with you and your schedule accordingly, to best fit the needs of your pet and provide their required care! I care for pets by investing my time and attention. Keeping a watchful eye, and being attentive to their needs. I understand that caring for a pet is a commitment, although this kind of work is not difficult for me since it's something that I enjoy and have extensive experience in! Each pet is also different and unique in their own way (similar to humans), so I understand that, depending on the animal I'm dealing with, their individual needs will differ! In this sense, I adapt accordingly to each unique requirement.

“Nicholas is great. He has been great with both my dogs. One of my dogs is reactive and just got back from a month long board and train and has been great helping me keep her on her training. They are always in great moods when I come home.”

Steve F.

“Kaydee deserves more then the 5 stars alotted. She has made our family feel safe and at ease in taking care of our pup. He’s a large German Shepherd with a lot of energy and you can tell he loves her. I get a picture, update and message each day when she walks him. We are so happy and so is our boy!”

Lauren M.

“Mae is so good with our energetic Aussiedoodle puppy! They handle our puppy really well and document their trips in detail, which puts us to ease when we’re away from him. We look forward to continuing to use Mae’s services!”

Dom V.