I've used Walkies for over five years and I am obsessed. They are pleasant and kind, reliable,…read morethoughtful, playful, and safe with my babies. They send me tons of pics of my cats while I'm away and keep my mind at ease.

We started using Walkies when we rescued our puppy, Griffin! A friend recommended the company and…read moreraved about how nice and amazing they were. We gave it a try and I was blown away at how organized and professional they were. The owner reached out and scheduled a meet and greet with Brieon and I instantly knew, she was going to be great! She asked amazing questions and gave me such reassurance that our Griffin was in good hands. We have been so happy with the care and attention they give our fur baby and even send pictures and recaps about the walk daily! It's the little touches that really cemented great this company is. Andrea, Brieon and Dan (fills in when Brieon is on a much deserved break or time off,) are amazing. We were very lucky to find such a great company to help us out and take care of our sweet and crazy pup, Griffin! HIGHLY recommend this company!

Jenn is the best pet sitter I've ever used! She's been watching my cat when I head out of town for…read morefive or six years now, and is incredibly reliable and responsive. She always texts an update on the first day of pet sitting as a nice reassurance for the paranoid (maybe this describes me) that everything is good. All honesty, I moved out of fishtown for one year and struggled to find another sitter I trust as much as her...so yeah, now I'm back in fishtown and back to Mary Pawpins. Maybe that wasn't the only reason for my return, but it was a big one.

Jennifer is fantastic. For the past 2 years, she has visited & fed my cat while I'm on vacation or…read moreaway for work. She texts to let me know things are ok, leaves a note summarizing her visits, and is just generally a lovely person!

Very happy with Happy Tails of Philly. We had to go out of town for a few days and needed to have…read moreour cats taken care of. Jaime did an absolutely terrific job of tending to our cats and texted us every day with how the cats were doing. She really bonded with them also, which was really nice. I would wholeheartedly recommend Happy Tails of Philly for anyone in need of a cat-sitter.

My first experience with happy tails was great! Jaime's sister watched my cat and she was very…read moreattentive and sent me daily updates with photos. The experience was 5 stars. My second experience was not nearly as great. I had a different sitter. She was late to the meet and greet because she mixed up appointments (not terrible, it happens), she didn't send me daily updates, so I got worried and had to ask my brother to reach out to her on two separate occasions which stressed me out. Lastly, she kept my house key for months. I emailed twice to ask for the key back and I didn't get a response to either email. I contacted Jaime and she was very prompt and got it resolved immediately. I love my pet like a family member, which makes me anxious when I have to leave her. If you're a person who doesn't need daily updates while away on vacation, you'd probably be fine with the second sitter. After that experience, I chose to work with a different company.

Thank you Stephanie!…read more My anxiety-ridden rescue, Honey, was spending time away from home for the first time without me. I wanted to bring her to a boarder that would not put her in a crate and forget about her all 5 days. Honey has the tendency to hide and resist walks. I am so thankful that Stephanie tried her best to accommodate her quirks and even gifted us a collar that works well with Honey's breed. I will happily refer others to Wag the Dog!

It's hard to review this business without talking about the personality of Stephanie, the owner -…read morethat's what makes it special. She's one of these rare people in Philadelphia who has so much idealism about the environment and furry creatures. She has two dogs herself, a French bulldog and this super adorable Pug that I want to sneak home with me. Her philosophy is very much connected to animal psychology, so she doesn't really think "Oh, time to walk the dog." Rather she spends time with the dogs and gives them whatever they need in the moment. She does some training although I don't know the specifics of that. She likes to give feedback to owners about what the dog is doing, kind of like a nanny would do with a child. I have learned a lot of things from her, but to be honest, she sometimes says things that are over my head. She has boarding opportunities although they need to be able to get on with her own dogs. She is ridiculously affordable and I know for a fact that she'll negotiate with people. At the very least, I suggest you call her and bring your dog over to meet her. I think that would be the best way to see if there's a fit. I almost can guarantee that your dog will love her. And you will too.

I have used Philly Fit Dog to walk both my large dogs twice a day, 5x a week for about a 1 year now…read moreand I absolutely love and trust them, and there's nothing more important between a dog owner and the dog walker/sitter than trust! Let me summarize the main reasons why you should hire them. 1) They are VERY RESPONSIVE, there's nothing more frustrating than needing to make changes to your walk or book a walk for a last minute weekend and no one is responding. Whitney responds very fast and always does her best to fulfill your needs. She is very professional and has never let me down. 2) Walkers that pay attention and are attentive. I have had about three consistent walkers and they all follow the very specific long and detailed instructions I leave for my pups. Especially Bridget, she is wonderful and so caring with my dogs! 3) Petcheck technology, you can easily schedule/change, track the walk, view the walk report card, and see pictures from the walk. I also leave instructions and building codes on here, it's very easy to use and seems like Whitney checks it very often when you requests new walks. You can also leave notes for the walker that day, this is useful if there are minor changes or if you just need to leave a FYI for your walker. Let me tell you, I have gone through my share of crappy, inconsistent, dog walkers, and it can be very frustrating, but with Philly Fit Dog I can go to work with the peace of mind that my pups will be in good hands, and I can't say how big of a relief that has been. Thank you Philly Fit dog!!

I have used philly fit dog for the past 5 years for my Rottweiler. My pup had some challenges as a…read morepuppy and adult (lol) Philly fit dog and all their walkers met every challenge with me. I never worried that my dog wasn't with the best care when I wasn't home. I also used their overnight service and was very pleased with that as well. For anyone who needs dog walking/sitting in the city should contact them. Skully and I thank everyone from the Philly Fit Dog team.

I can't say enough good things about Pattie and The Pet Nanny team. They walked and cared for my…read moredog Lucy for years while we lived in Fairmount/Brewerytown, and their reliability, professionalism, and genuine love for the dogs always gave me total peace of mind. Lucy isn't just a "quick walk" dog -- she has her quirks and routines -- and the team consistently showed patience, attentiveness, and real affection for her. Whether it was regular weekday walks or coverage when my schedule was unpredictable, I always knew she was in capable, caring hands. I recently moved across town and unfortunately won't be able to rely on them anymore. If you're in the Fairmount/Brewerytown area and looking for trustworthy, experienced, and kind pet care -- this is your team. Grateful for all the years of care. Lucy and I will miss you!

It's been awhile since my initial pre-pandemic review so I wanted to update it to spread the word…read moreon how amazing The Pet Nanny is. We are so grateful that we can rely on them for our 2 previous cats. We have specific feeding instructions for them and I appreciate that everyone follows as requested. Importantly, they also try to engage with the cats (who are usually pretty scared) and treat them with love and care (and leave them treats). They also take pictures so we know they are being cared for. We know our cats don't like it when we're gone but we're glad we can rely on The Pet Nanny. I strongly recommend them their pet services.

I cannot recommend using Pawty Time Philly to care for your furry family enough! Erica and Erin are…read moresome of the loveliest people in the pet sitting business that I have ever met. They are responsive, dependable, flexible, and genuine. The most important quality they posses though, is that my dogs absolutely LOVE them. I get thorough updates right after their walks and both of my dogs look so happy, and absolutely warms my heart. I have had two poor experiences with pet sitting services prior to working with Pawty Time. My rescue babies are my entire world and I was hesitant to try a third company. I don't take giving positive reviews lightly because of this, but this is an absolutely wonderful company. Rocky and Mila also highly recommend them too and their word is gold!

Erica is amazing! We've been using her dog-walking services for about a year and couldn't be…read morehappier. Our dog loves her and nearly loses her mind with excitement every time Erica shows up for their afternoon walk. I also like that she gives our dog personal attention with an individual walk and offers a convenient app for easy scheduling.

This service is personable and professional. I have hired Otto and his humans four times for…read morewalking services when I was out of town. My three pugs love being walked by Otto and his humans :)

We've been using Candice for a several years now, and always come home to happy, well-fed and loved…read morekitties. She took extra care when one of them needed insulin injections, and she is highly trustworthy. She will also send you text messages letting you know how everything is going.

Monster Minders is the absolute BEST! All of our Minders have been kind and loving to our dog Pete…read more We know that our current Minder Everest is a STAR because Pete is always overjoyed to see him! We would stick with this company forever if we were staying in Philly. Monster Minders is easy to coordinate and schedule with, and has the benefit of multiple walkers so you're never stuck without a walk if someone calls out sick (an issue we've had with Rover). We know that when our walks are scheduled, they will absolutely happen and Pete will be taken care of according to all of our instructions. They are great communicators and 100% trustworthy.

Monster Minders is the best of the best- we couldn't recommend them (and our walker Britt) more…read more Our dog is not the easiest to walk, though we never had concerns with any of the Monster Minders crew, whether our regular walker or the folks who filled in when our primary walker was unavailable (which was extremely rare). Britt and all of the other walkers were incredibly kind and patient with our dog, and helped her through many low-stress, 20+ minute walks. We've worked with several other walking services in the past and none provide the peace of mind and reliability of Monster Minders.

Fern is a wonderful communicator and care giver to my babies. My besties Dylan and Chloe always…read morelook forward to her visits when I'm away. She showers them with love and attention!

Fern has been an incredible help with our 5 month old bernedoodle puppy, Barry. As first time pet…read moreparents, we felt unprepared for some of the situations that arose with having a new puppy. Even just a short time after she started, we started seeing improvements in his obedience. She has helped him learn to walk on his leash, potty train, and listen to commands such as sit, paw, heel, etc. She gives detailed updates and pictures after every session. She treats our puppy like her own and in addition to excellent training, showers him with tons of love and affection. We would highly recommend her to anybody looking for a very warm and helpful hand with training!