Pet Sitting

Pet Sitting

Booking Requirements


Weekday Same-Day Booking (under 24 hr notice):  Please keep in mind that we try to be as flexible as possible and that we try our best to be understanding of the unexpected schedule changes. We cannot always accommodate last-minute schedule changes or requests (under 24 hours notice). Weekend Booking: Must be made at least 1 week in advance Overnight Booking: Must be made at least 1 week in advance Holiday Bookings (see list below): We ask for a minimum 60-90 days advanced notice. We book up quickly!!

Most dogs and cats don’t like to leave home


and they thrive on normal routines. We’ll come to your home to take care of all sorts of pets – dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and just about any other species, including exotics. We’ll follow your instructions for feeding, walking and playing.

A 20–30 minute at-home visit


to provide fresh food and water, tons of exercise and attention, daily grooming, and general pet clean-up.

*Prices starting at $20/visit.

$5/visit surcharge on Weekends

**$10 surcharge on all Holiday visits (please see our calendar for a list of the holidays)

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Overnight Services


In the clients home...

Starting at $65/night

8pm - 8am

 

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We’ll also take care of the human side of things


Watering plants, indoor or outdoor, Alternating lights and blinds to create a “lived-in” appearance, Trash and recycling bins in/out, Collecting your mail and newspapers, E-mail or phone updates so you know what’s going on, “Add another day” option if you can’t get back in time

We recommend reserving early, as spaces fill up quickly!

Make holiday reservations at least 90 days in advance. Holidays (see list below) - $10/visit surcharge for all holiday services. Make dog-walking and pet-sitting reservations at least 72 hours in advance. We do our best to help our “regulars” for emergencies but we usually cannot fill last-minute requests.

Holiday Schedule 2023

New Years Eve  Dec 31st
New Years Day Jan 1st
Easter Weekend Saturday, Apr 8th - Sunday, Apr 9th
Memorial Day Weekend Saturday, May 27th - Monday, May 29th
Independence Day July 4th
Labor Day Weekend Saturday, Sept 2nd - Monday, Sept 4th
Thanksgiving Weekend Thursday, Nov 23rd - Sunday, Nov 26th
Christmas Eve/Day  Dec 24th - Dec 25th

**Add $3 for each additional cat or dog

***For the safety, health, and comfort of your canine friends, Happy Tails of Philly requires that dogs be visited at least once every 12 hours with a Standard Visit (20-30min visit) while you are gone for an extended amount of time (24 hours or more).