These folks are fantastic. We've taken our two dogs to many different places for boarding and daycare, and Pit Stop HQ is top quality. Sheehan and Austin run a great business, and are a real asset to the community, especially since they've taken over an empty storefront around the corner on 9th street to expand their grooming business. They keep making bringing up the quality of the neighborhood, much appreciated! Our dogs love staying here, and all the staff are very kind to the animals. I've even had folks who work there, who I'd never met, stop me on the street to greet our dogs. They truly care for your pets, and it shows. Highly recommended! read more

Roxy loves coming here. The staff is very nice. Her favorite is Nora. They are very accommodating. We had a flight cancellation they kept her an additional day. Love this place. read more

Pit Stop HQ - Roxy - Pet Sitting Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You are crazy if you think I'm bringing my dog here multiple times before I board him when I said I'm coming from out of town.

THEY LOST OUR DOG!!!!!!!!!! We boarded our dog with Pit Stop Hq so we could go to Mexico, and Pit Stop inexplicably let our dog escape! Yoshi was running around south Philly for over an hour before anyone was able to find and catch him. He could have been stolen or hit by a car or god knows what else. Please don't leave your precious pets with these people. Your animals deserve better. YOU deserve better than paying $100 a NIGHT just to have these fools lose your dog. They didn't even bother to apologize until after I posted this review (not that it would have made me feel better). They called me with a big "whoopsie daisy lol haha" attitude. They did not take the situation seriously. Meanwhile, I was crying and begging my friends to search for and rescue Yoshi. 0/5 stars. I am traumatized. Please please don't go here!!!! read more

Wonderful people who truly love dogs! Our dog has been here for daycare as well as boarding, and he loves it. Seems like a great group of dogs, plus both indoor and outdoor spaces to play. They also post great photos on social media. We love PitStop! read more

Pit Stop HQ - Fergus - Pet Sitting Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Pit Stop is great for daycare and boarding! My dog, Nemo, loves going and he is visibly excited when I leave him. Prior to coming to Pit Stop HQ, Nemo used to jump over gates, even 5ft ones at his previous daycare in Massachusetts. Pit Stop HQ staff have continuously worked with him to help me train him to control his jumping. They have also shown me techniques I can try in my own home to continue the training outside of the two-three times a week he visits Pit Stop HQ. At the beginning of the fall, they even took Back to School photos of all the pets and shared them on social media! read more

Pit Stop HQ - Pet Sitting Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Over a month since my review and the owner is still harassing me. Some screen shots of his many responses below. read more

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My Pupper's home away from home :) Pit Stop HQ is my go to spot for most of my dog's needs. On days that I work long shifts this business provides a safe and loving environment for my dog to play and socialize with other dogs. About a year ago my dog had randomly had a seizure and i had to work the next day. I was terrified at the idea of not being with him the next day. But i dropped him off at Pit Stop and made the staff aware of what had happened. The staff made me feel so comfortable with him being in their care and kept me updated on him whenever i called to check in. I feel really lucky to have found a safe and caring place to help me with my pet :) read more

Pit Stop HQ - Pet Sitting Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Everyone at Pit Stop is kind and accommodating towards my 15 year old dog. She has very bad arthritis and tends to have some accidents at home so it is important for her quality of life that she remain clean and comfortable. The groomer James is very sweet and understanding to her needs. She wags her tail and definitely has a pep in her step when she sees him. He knows her condition and is thoughtful enough to carry her up and down the stairs to the grooming salon (trust me she's not a small dog! She's around 45 lbs) and she always leaves very clean and smelling nice. he even takes time to put a cute bandana on her. I definitely recommend this location, if my dog was younger I'd definitely look into the daycare as I've heard great things about it. It's great to have such a caring place so close to my apartment. read more

We love sending Cookie to Pit Stop! As soon as we turn onto Christian Street she starts hopping around in the backseat of the car and squealing to let us know how excited she is. She has been coming to Pit Stop for over two years not only to play for the day but also for overnights. They have crate fee stays which you cannot find anyone else offering. Thank you Sheehan and the staff of Pit Stop! read more

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Dirty and overcrowded. They should have a limit to how many dogs they accept for daycare, but instead the dogs are crammed into a room. Skip it, there are way better places to take your dog in the area. read more

We take our dog here at least three times a week for daycare and we love it here. The people are friendly, our dog comes home tired, and they even post pictures on Facebook so you see your pup having fun. Great daycare and dog supply place. read more

I went in here for a nail trimming and a to get some treats for my dog. The staff were really accommodating and sweet. I loved the selection of different toys and treats for my girl, as well. They also do doggie daycare and boarding, which i may need to look into! read more

Pit Stop is amazing! We have a 1.5 year old Newfoundland-Poodle mix and she LOVES it! Buffy has been going there for about 8 months now and honestly whenever we say the WORD daycare she freaks out with happiness and sprints to the door (not joking)! They take care of Buffy as if she were their own and we appreciate it more than they know. We would HIGHLY recommend Pit Stop if you're looking for a wonderful place to take your dog during work or even on the weekends. THANK YOU from Buffy, Katie and Ryan! read more

Pit Stop HQ - When can I go to daycare? -Buffy - Pet Sitting Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Recently moved from NY and was looking for a groomer. After a few recommendations, We decided on Pit Stop HQ. The groomer did a great job and they were all super friendly. We will definitely go back! read more

PitStop has been a great place to leave my dog during my work days. Staff is friendly and genuinely seem to enjoy the dogs. I have used their groomer for occasional baths and nail trims and been pleased with the results. They also do overnights when you need to go out of town. Prices for day care, overnights and grooming are reasonable. The little store in front has a nice selection of food, treats and other pet needs. read more

I think the staff are really really nice here and they clearly loved my dog. One interaction gave me pause when i asked how my dog did on her very first day care experience and was told "well.......she's a puppy." Hmmmmm...... What does that mean? She was bad? She was ...... ????? Aside from a bit of passivity, I felt that my dog was in good hands. I do love the fact that they don't crate and prefer a very natural play space and encourage socialization. Awesome business model. read more

My dogs are using my account to say that they love coming here. Barks, Crouton and Gretel read more

Had my 6 mos old pup in daycare on Saturday which is a godsend to people who work the weekends! Everyone was pleasant and gave good feedback on my dog. Thanks Pit Stop. She'll be back read more

I have done my research on doggie day cares for sometime. Pit Stop is definitely the best and the staff is phenomenal! Everyone genuinely enjoys caring for the dogs, and the prices are completely reasonable. I recommend Pit Stop to everyone I know, and I will continue to do so. My dogs love this place so much and so do I! read more

Pit Stop HQ is our go-to daycare! They are so accommodating, were excellent with my shy 6 year old Pit Bull and also gave tons of love to my newly adopted 4 month old Cane Corso/Pittie mix girl. You can't beat their rates, they have flexible drop off and pick up, and are basically available around the clock with sleepovers! They sent me pictures of my puppy in action and napping with her new friends. I can't say enough good things about them. So happy to have them in the neighborhood. The pups LOVE them, and I couldn't be happier. Thank you Pit Stop HQ! read more

Pit Stop HQ - Olivia with her new (and comfortable) friend. - Pet Sitting Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Finding the right daycare for my pup was difficult. Frankie is newly rescued, still a puppy and learning about the world. After having a not so great experience at another daycare, I called here and spoke with Dee. Thank goodness she answered. I was instantly put ease and very excited to visit the following day. Frankie spent about three hours and when we picked him up, he was happy! My husband and I were thrilled and knew we had found the right place. Thank you to everyone there! read more

Pit Stop HQ - After his first day, Sir Frankie was exhausted and we knew it was the perfect spot! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I don't usually review this early in the game - my pup had his first day today - but I was thoroughly impressed with the simple and efficient registration process and the friendliness and diligence of the front-desk staff. I was originally looking for boarding on a one-off basis due to an upcoming work trip but the entire vibe at Pit Stop put me at ease and made me decide to take my 4.5 month old hyperactive pug puppy to daycare regularly. The space is clean and pup friendly and everyone I met was patient, accommodating and informative with an anxious overbearing first-time dog mom. Thanks! read more

Love bringing my pittie mix here and always feel confident that she is in good hands! Staff is very friendly and very flexible. Reasonably priced. Bonus - they offer grooming and will clip nails, bathe, etc at your request. Can't beat coming home from work to a tired, groomed pup :) read more

Our rescue pup Augie has separation anxiety and we love and appreciate the flexibility we have at Pit Stop HQ! Augie enjoys going, and races to the door when we round the corner. And their partner business--9th st grooming--provides a great, low stress option for Augie to get any grooming needs done without any extra effort on our part. The staff was great at helping Augie adjust when he first started, too! Highly recommend. read more

Update: This is by far the best doggie day care anywhere. They are so amazing with my dog, they bend over backwards to accommodate and my dog pulls me to go in and comes home happy every time. Just can't say enough about this business. Professional, caring, attentive and AWESOME every time! read more

My little pup is a rescue from an animal hoarding situation. His need for interaction with other dogs is high. I found Pit Stop and the staff integrated him right into the pack. At first I was concerned because he is so small, but no worries! They incorporate all different sized dogs nicely. My guy runs with the big dogs! He loves it. He is tired and happy when he leaves. The staff and handlers are very loving with my boy. They answer questions and give pointers when asked. These people obviously love dogs! My pup gets excited when he sees certain staff members that he loves. It's very sweet :) read more

I know this is a great spot from how my dog reacts whenever she sees the employees from here out on our walks. Couldn't recommend daycare or grooming enough! read more

JAMES IS THE BEST GROOMER! No, but seriously. My five pound Chihuahua can be TOUGH to work with at times, but he always leaves from James' grooming sessions looking so fresh so clean and happy. Thanks James! read more

If you have a submissive/small/easy to take care of dog you will probably be fine here, but it's so crowded that there is not enough time/attention given to former shelter dogs with unique issues like separation anxiety. They gave up on my dog being a candidate for daycare after 6 weeks. Staff seemed shocked at his ability to get out of crates and gates... he's a smart rescue dog who had to think quickly in order to survive....He is not a trauma-free designer dog. I never felt like they really cared to make it work for him, or communicated that my dog was at risk of not being invited back. Also there is no separation of small and large dogs, which seems irresponsible to me when there are 40+ dogs there at once. I feel sad that my dog seemed so misunderstood by the Pit Stop staff. Note - I take my dog to dog parks daily and he has never had an issue getting along with other dogs on my watch. read more

I started bringing our 7-month-old puppy here a couple weeks ago and have only had great experiences. The staff are all super friendly dog people who knew our pup's name and treated him like their own from day one. As someone who works from home, it's really convenient to be able to drop the dog off for a couple hours, or even all day, without any advance notice. And our little man clearly loves spending time there, as he goes nuts whenever we get within two blocks of Pit Stop HQ, and usually comes home pretty tuckered out. So glad that we have a place like this in our neighborhood -- highly recommended! read more

Cookie is always excited to come spend the day and play with her friends. We love that they have overnight stays that are crate free, as an "only child" she loves the sleepovers with her friends. They do not offer this anywhere else. Although we moved out of the city, Pit Stop is still where we bring her. We trust the staff and know she is in good hands whether it's for a few hours or a week stay read more

I can only say great things about this place!! My dog loves it here. She's always happy when I pick her up and exhausted from a day of play. The staff couldn't be more personable and I couldn't be more grateful to have such a great place to leave my dog! read more

We absolutely love Pit Stop. We bring our little Tissie there at least 3 or 4 times a week and she loves going over there. The staff is always so friendly and helpful, and you can tell they truly care about every dog that comes through that door. This past year they did a "Back to School" themed photo shoot with all of the dogs who go there and gave each owner a copy of their pup's picture - it's the little things like this that make this place and its staff so special. We always recommend Pit Stop to others - it's the best! read more

These are the absolute best people in the world. My dog sprints to Pit Stop anytime we get close because he loves it there so much. The staff is always incredibly friendly and helpful and their grooming services are amazing, as my puppy went from not allowing anyone to touch his paws to sitting easily for nail grinding. I don't leave reviews often but this group is so wonderful that I needed to spread the word. Thank you Pit Stop crew! read more

I absolutely love Pit Stop HQ. I adopted my pup, Duke, in May and to say he has a lot of energy is an understatement. Every time I take him to day care, Duke comes home exhausted. They always give me little tips on training Duke and reinforce my attempts to teach my pup not to jump on everyone he wants to say hi to. Everyone at Pit Stop HQ is extremely friendly and makes me feel right at home. I can't stop telling everyone about them! read more

We love taking our pup to Pit Stop. We pay less at Pit Stop than having a dog walker come twice a day. So now rather than getting just an hour of activity while we are at work, our dog gets to play all day with a pack of pups. She has a blast and comes home tired and happy. We are so thankful that we found this gem! read more

Just started taking my 5 month old puppy to Pit Stop and I couldn't be more pleased! Everyone who works there is kind, caring, and enthusiastic about making sure the dogs have a great time while they're at daycare. It was really stressful for me to figure out what to do with the puppy when I got a new job and had to be out of the house longer than I was used to, but Pit Stop saved the day! Thanks guys! read more

1.5 years later and we still love this place. Not only is the day-to-day just a wonderful experience for our pup, but the staff make you and your dog feel like family. When we were getting married, we unsure if it made sense to have our fur baby there just for the pictures. D'Andrea not only volunteered to bring him, but insisted on it. She made sure he was full of treats and even loaned us a better leash so he would look great in the pictures. She brought him to/from the ceremony and even made sure he didn't see us too early (lest he start whining/barking mid-ceremony). If that is not above and beyond, I don't know what is. read more

I can't say enough positive things about this place. I was just visiting Philadelphia for a day from CO and wanted to find a place for my dog to play and socialize. The reviews for Pit Stop were amazing and the staff is one of the friendliest and most accommodating that I have ever come across! From the minute you step into the place you can tell how much everyone that works there loves dogs! They enjoyed playing with my dog so much that they even joked about not giving him back! If you live in the area...give this place your business! You will be back! read more