My City Pup

4848 Lemmon

Suite 100, Box 138

Dallas, TX 75219

214.351.3181 office

214.677.6653 mobile

www.companionpetservices.net

cpsdallas@sbcglobal.net

Opened in 2005, Companion Pet Services offer professional in-home pet care in Dallas.  From walks to overnight stays to concierge services, they want to make sure your pup is well taken care of while you’re away.

Cost:

Walks for 20 minutes: $15 for 1-2 pets and $17 for 3-4 pets

Walk time can be extended for an additional fee.

Home Visits: $18 for 1-2 pets and $20 for 3-4 pets

This 30 minute home visit include a 15 minute walk, giving vitamins and medications, newspaper and mail retrieval, rotation of lights and window treatments,  and cleaning of all pet areas.

Overnight: $65 for 1-2 pets and $70 for 3-4 pets.

The Overnight includes the Home visit services plus dinner, a walk before bedtime, an 8 hour stay between 10pm and 6am,  breakfast, and a 3o minute morning walk.  You also have  an option to add a discounted afternoon walk.

Concierge Service: $25 per half hour with a half hour minumum.

Companion Pet Services will take your pup to the groomer, the vet, pick up dog food, you name it, they are at your service to meet your pup’s needs.

 

The Wag:

  • Take credit cards and you can pay online.  
  • Companion Pet Services seem to really have pleased their customers, read the testimonials on their website.

The Bark:

  • They are closed for services on the weekend so make sure you plan your needs accordingly!

Paw Note:

  • Request a daily log so that you can review your pup’s activities when you return.
  • They also offer “comfort calls” by voice, text, or email so you can stay in touch wtih your pup while away.

flying-doggies1

www.flyingdoggiesonline.com

214.821.3458

Flying Doggies began by two dog lovers who just wanted to make wholesome treats for their pups. Now they have expanded their line to pet services and more specialty dog supplies.  They even will deliver their homemade treats within a four mile radius of the M Streets.

Cost:

Bath: For $30 Flying Doggies will bathe your pup with up to three treatments from their spa line. 

Pet Services: Pop-in $15.  Pop-In consists of 10 minute play-time/potty-break, water and food check, giving vitamins and medications, mail and newspaper retrieval, and most importantly, TLC.  Also, all walks include the Pop-In service.

                           20 Minute Walk: $20

                           30 Minute Walk: $22

                          45 Minute Walk:  $25

Overnight Stay: $65

Overnight stay consists of dinner, sleep over, breakfast the next morning, giving vitamins and medication, time outside, mail and newspaper retrieval, daily updates with photos via text or email, and lots of TLC.

Pet Concierge: Flying Doggies will run errands for your pet! They will pick up your pup’s medications, deliver your pup to the groomers, or even drive your pup to its appointment at the vet.

Up to 30 Minutes: $25

    30-60 Minutes: $35

    60-90 Minutes: $50

 

The Wag:

  • The website is user friendly and offers a great variety of dog supplies and services. 
  • Great customer service.
  • Orders arrive very timely and fresh when shipping treats!
  • Support the locals!

 

The Bark:

  • Your pup will want the homemade treat recipes.

Paw Note:

  • If you order online, 15% of your total goes to the dog shelter of your choice.
  • Sign up for their newsletter

2737 Mockingbird Lane (at Denton)
Dallas, TX 75235
469.335.6400

www.petritzdallas.com
info@petritzdallas.com

Hours:

Monday through Friday 7:00AM-7:00PM
Saturday                    8:00AM-5:00PM
Sunday                    12:00PM-5:00PM

Cost:

Boarding $40

Daycare $25

Grooming prices based on breed, size and condition of coat. By appointment only.

Pickup outside of hours available for $20

Pet Ritz advertises itself as the finest hotel, restuarant and workout facility…. for pets. Bringing style and sophistocation to boarding your best friend, Pet Rtiz offers many perks and ammenities with group play and two meals included in the cost of the stay. From indoor cushioned play areas to delux bedding, they make boarding easy on your pooch. Daycare includes all of the amenitites including a private suite, play times and their famous afternoon treats. 

The Wag:

  • Near Love Field
  • 24 hour staffing to accomodate pet drop off and pick up times (see above for hours and additional charges)
  • Feature cage-less, glass block suites
  • Cushioned indoor play areas
  • Outdoor play areas covered in artificial turf to keep your pup clean and dry
  • Deluxe bedding
  • Specialty menus
  • Group play by size, age, and temperment and exercised twice daily.
  • Specializes in geriatrics and puppy socialization
  • All pets that stay four days or longer receive a free bath!
  • Grooming at your fingertips!
  • No extra charege for play times, feedings, toys or administering medications
  • ABKA certified staff
  • All staff trained in American Red Cross Pet First Aid

 

The Bark

  • Pricey

Paw Note

  • Make reservations online
  • A $50 deposit  fee for all holiday reservations is required and is nonrefundable unless cancelled within 7 days of check in and they are able to rebook the space.

3811 Fairmount Street
Dallas, TX 75219
214.252.1550

www.thepoochpatio.com

Hours: Monday-Friday               7:00AM-8:00PM

           Saturday and Sunday:  10:00AM-7:00PM

 

Cost: Please see variety of services and costs on their website.

 

The Wag:

  • Boarding facilities are cleaned and disinfected twice a day. All bedding is laundered
  • Spa services available before pickup if desired
  • Serves their human clients Daily Java coffee, Big Dog Brew and wine from Matt Lynch Winery along with some simple appetizers at their lounge/bar area if you are waiting on your pup to be groomed or just want to simply stop and grab a cup of coffee on your way to work after dropping your dog off for daycare services.
  • Offer dog event play packages for special events. See website. Includes treats for both the human and the pooches!
  • Full service EVERYTHING and dog friendly environment.

The Bark:

 

  • Pricey if you want your pooch to have full patio and playtime access.
  • Cancellation policy.
  • Must attend one day of daycare before being able to be a new boarding client ($14-$22)
  • Pick-up and Drop-off hours are a bit limited. Additional fee if you wish to pick up after-hours.
  • Food requirement

 

Paw Notes:

  • All new boarding clients must have attended day care prior to making a boarding reservation.            
  • Drop off and pickup are available seven days a week, but pickup must be before 12:00PM, if after, than you will be charged a full day of day care based on the size of the dog.
  • If your reservation is cancelled seven days or less from the date of your arrival, a $50 per dog fee is charged.
  • Please bring your own food, labeled in a large container or zip lock bag.

north-dallas-pet-sitters

972-415-3707

www.northdallaspetsitters.com

Cost:

Pet Sitting:
$15.00/ 30 minute visit up to two pets. Extra pets $2.00 each.

Dog Walking/Mid-Day Relief:
$14.00/visit up to two dogs. Extra dogs $2.00 each.

Overnight Visits:
8-hour visit - $50.00. Includes an evening walk and a morning potty break. Home security services included.
8-hour visit plus mid-day relief - $60.00. Includes a mid-day walk and home security services
12-hour visit - $75.00. Includes a full evening and morning walk and home security services

Pet Taxi:
$20.00/first half hour, then $5.00/every 15 minutes thereafter

Basic Obedience Training:
$20.00/30-minute session

Yard Cleaning:
$25.00 and up

Shampoo and Dry:
$25.00 and up

Extra Time on Pet Sitting Visits:
$5.00/15 minutes

See company website for more detailed pricing information

North Dallas Pet Sitters promise to tailor each visit to your pet(s). Playing, walking, jogging, or training reinforcement - whatever you and yours desire, North Dallas Pet Sitters will deliver! They also are bonded, insured, and certified in pet first aid by the American Red Cross.

 

The Wag:

  •  North Dallas Pet Sitters offer a free initial consultation.
  • They also don’t charge for taking in the mail, newspapers, and rotating lights, blinds, radio or TV, taking care of the plants and the fish tank.

The Bark:

  • All new reservations will require at least a 25% nonrefundable deposit at the initial consultation in order to reserve the dates.

Paw Note: 

  • They must receive a “home safely” phone call when you’re coming home from out of town. That way, your pup is cared for even in emergency situations.

 972-234-3303

www.lorislovingpetsitting.com

info@lorislovingpetsitting.com

Office Hours:
Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Field Hours:
7 days a week    7:00 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Cost: Basic price: $18 per visit

Lori opened her business in 1999 and continues to service the needs of dogs in the Dallas area.  She not only is a dog lover, but if you visit her website, you’ll notice she expands out to cats, rabbits, and turtles too!

 

The Wag:

  • Voted “Best” by D Magazine
  • Voted “Favorite” by Richardson Neighbors
  • Extras at no additional cost (trash removal, mail and newspaper pick-up), email reports provided so you can get reassurance every day!

The Bark:

  • No mention of insurance
  • Confusing pricing scheme on website.
  •  Additional charges apply on certain holidays, for key pickup/return, longer distance visits, and last minute reservations and cancellations.

 

Paw Notes:

  • You can download and fill out your client form from the website to save time.

no-place-like-home

972.394.7968

www.noplace.us

nplh98@aol.com

Patti Castleberry founded No Place Like Home in 1995 after fostering homeless animals for years.  Her experience with these scared and sometimes abused animals allowed her to learn how to make animals of all sorts feel safe and secure.  

Cost:

Walks: $15-16 for 1-2 dogs

Visits: $18 1-3 pets, 30 minutes

The Wag: 

  • Competitive pricing
  • Bonded and insured
  • Free initial visit
  • Extras at no additional charge: bring in mail, security measures (turn off and on lights, regulate temperature, etc.), water indoor plants

The Bark:

  • Additional fees may apply for holiday visits, short notice, lots of plants…

Paw Notes:

  • Packages available

pawfessionals2

214.295.1067

www.thepawfessionals.com

Hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm (visits outside timeframe receive $7 surcharge, overnight stays excluded)

Cost: 

Visits - $15-$28, depending on length of stay

Overnight Stay - $65 for 1-2 pets

*Surcharges apply for additional pets, after/before hours visits, late booking, and holiday visits.

This pawfessional sitter’s site gives detailed descriptions of what each visit entails along with recommendations of which visit would suit which pet.  All of your answers are here, so you can rest easy knowing furry friends are in good hands.

 

The Wag: 

  • Extras at no additional charge (adjust blinds & lights, bring in mail, take out trash, water indoor plants)
  • Bonded and insured
  • Detailed descriptions of what each visit entails
  • Overnight visits are 12 hours
  • Website offers extensive list of FAQ’s so you can be prepared for nearly every situation
  • you’ll always have the same sitter - soon, they’ll be like family!
  • References provided upon request
  • Online reservation system
  • The website is a great resource for everything from weather tips, pet first aid advisory, and disaster plan recommendations.

The Bark: 

  • Beware of the surcharges, make sure you plan your trip accordingly.

Paw Notes:  

  • Packages and pet taxi services are available. 
  • Pawfessionals require a “home safely” phone call.  That way, your home and everyone in it is cared for even in emergency situations.

 

 

 

214.821.3900

www.societypetsitter.com

Dallas, Uptown, Downtown, Turtle Creek, Oak Lawn, Park Cities, 

M Streets, Lakewood, Preston Hollow

214-698-8411

www.oncallpetsitters.com

 Cost:
1-2 pets: $17 per visit
Additional pets: $2 per pet

Additional Services
Daily walks: $15 per walk
(This rate requires a 5 day minimun per week on an ongoing basis.)

Pet Taxi: $20 per 30 min.

House check (no pets): $14 per visit

Overnight Stays: $65 per night
(Based on availability and includes am and pm walks)

“Loving Care When You’re Not There.”  Established in 2000, On Call Pet Sitters promises their clients the same love and care that they give their own pets.  Sounds good to Rig!

 

The Wag: 

  • Extras at no additional cost (pick up mail and newspapers, water plants, home security measures) 
  • Bonded and Insured
  • Phone calls to pet sitter are accepted, so you can check on your pet at your convenience

 

 Paw Notes:

  • Emergency key drop off is available

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