Like others I live off of reviews so giving you guys the raw version for all my over protective pet…read moreparents like myself. This review is only based off of my experience/ first impressions and this business may work amazingly for your dog! Once I found Walk ATX it took me a while to get in contact with someone, called a couple times, left a voicemail, sent a couple emails -to no avail! Sent a dm on insta as a last resort and finally got in contact with someone! Yay! Erika helped me set up my account and went over daycare. Dropped my pup off for his first day! First impressions matter to me and as someone who is nervous I would have loved to see them greet my dog. Instead the woman at the front ( not sure her name - mullet - immediately went into a quick " take off the leash. What's his name? You'll get an update at 11" And then I watched her usher him straight to the backyard. No saying hi to the dog, no convo with me, no easing his nerves, no questions about him, no petting him, no introductions, nothing. I didn't love that, especially since it was our first time and it made me much more nervous to drop him off there. Around 11:00 I started to look for updates, none. Tried to call 3 times, no answer. Again this is his first day so not hearing anything on how he was doing and getting no photos - nerves then rose to an all time high. People are allowed to have bad days so will update this after a few more times. Just know the first day is not as informative or warm may not be as warm as you'd expect.

Our boy Mo aka Molty aka Moshi has been coming to Walk ATX since 2022. As many of you, our doggo is…read moreour family and we want only the best of the best for him. It is difficult to find a doggy boarding/day care that provides such well rounded, holistic approach to pet care. We have used Walk ATX for boarding, day camp with pick up and drop off included, and for in home check ins with walks. As well as their add-ons like baths and fun photoshoots. Mo is a party animal - we are constantly training, working with him and we fill all of his needs. Yet he is an energetic, happy 2.5yo rescue from Austin Pets Alive. He is a foster win actually. He's always soooo excited when he realizes he's about to get dropped off at Walk ATX and he's welcomed with big smiles and a huge "Hi Mo!!!!!" by the passionate and hard working staff. Walk ATX does pack walks, outdoor playtime in their yard with staff assigned to different groups of dogs. I love that there's constant supervision and a structured day. Including rest/down time, which is just as important as to not overstimulate the doggos. It seems as if Walk ATX has only gotten better over the years. They've incorporated training, special add-ons, and cool adventures. Last time Mo stayed with them while we were in Costa Rica, Britton and the team were super attentive (Mo was on limited activity for the first few days per our vet), and even called to give an update, in addition to their daily updates via email and on their app "Time to Pet". I know Mo is cared for and looked after by a group of caring animal lovers.

Pat and Jen take great care of my Mac…read more Consistency and trust is what Mac and I are looking for and what we get from Pat and Jen. Their here when they say they will be here, let me make last minute requests, which is needed with my crazy work schedule, and treat Mac like one of their own. Great Care.

I have been using this wonderful pet sitter for my 15 year old Papillon and highly recommend them…read more The first time Pat took care of Cosmo he needed drops three times a day diligently and Cosmo is a biter but Pat put his gloves on and made it happen. I was very worried about my dog but he would send me pictures and updates about his health so I can enjoy my vacation. When I got back from my vacation I couldn't put his drops in by myself and Pat continued to come by and help me out with a Cosmo. Truly going above and beyond has call of duty. Last night Cosmo was attacked by another dog in his face and was bleeding profusely I called Pat and he drove me to an animal hospital. Once again going above and beyond the call of duty. Not sure what I would've done without him last night. So if you're looking for a pet sitting service that truly cares about your Pats I highly recommend Pat and Jen

Ashley S is the best. She visited our kitties while we were away in May (apologies for the delay!)…read moreand we couldn't have been more pleased with her services. Her care and communication were top notch and when we need to be away in the future, we will be contacting her. Our three kitties were also thrilled. Thanks, Ashley!!

Lisa is great! We've used her to walk our dog Louie 3 times a week for the past few months and…read morefound her and her team incredibly helpful. In addition to walks around the neighborhood, She takes Louie to the park, nature trails and other fun activities. Louie is very grateful for Loving Pet Care and so are we.

Gusto Dogs is really the best! I first contacted Kristen when I moved downtown, and my biggest…read moreconcern was not being able to come home in the afternoons to take my dog out. Kristen and David (one of Gusto's dog walkers, and really, like, the greatest guy) came out to my apartment to meet my dog and set up a game plan. Everything clicked. I wasn't worried about not being there for my dog, and even more important, my dog was happy. But it's been all of the extra stuff that really makes these guys the best. 1) They're pros. These are not neighborhood kids trying to make extra money over the summer. I have absolutely no incidents to speak of. My dog is safe and happy when he's with them. 2) They go out of their way to provide the best service. Whenever I've had to make a last-minute change in my schedule, they've ALWAYS found a way to work around it so they can be there when I need them, even going so far as to rearrange their own schedules. One weekend, my fiance and I had overlapping trips and neither of us would be home for a 24-hour period. Kristen and the team were ready with a plan for swinging by throughout the day, making sure our dogs were fed, taken out, played with, and then put to bed. Oh, and my fiance's dog -- a very big ridgeback mix -- had just undergone serious knee surgery and had a strict medication schedule. No sweat for these guys. When I got home, everyone was happy and healthy. 3) Speaking of my fiance... it actually took me a little while to convince him that it was worth it to get his dog out for the daily walks. He had gone two years without needing someone to take his dog out in the afternoon, why pay someone to start doing it now? But it only took a week for us to notice a difference. His dog is BIG and VERY energetic, but with a 20-30 minute walk in the middle of the day, he's much calmer when we get home from work. Still a big barrel of fun and energy, but not running laps around the coffee table. 4) (And last one, promise) Our dogs love these guys. Their reaction when David shows up is hilarious. It's like their super-fun uncle just got there to take them out. As a dog owner, it makes me really happy to see my dog so happy. So, like I said, the Gusto team is amazing. We plan on using their services as long as they're offered (hopefully, forever). Could not recommend more highly.

The name Gusto Dogs makes it obvious that they provide care and services for our canine friends…read more But they do so much more. We have utilized their services frequently for giving food, medicine, and lots of attention to our cats when we travel. I know that my sweet (and very affectionate) elder cat is in great hands when we are away from home, and am especially comforted when texts and pictures are sent letting me know that everything is ok. Gusto Dogs even has a special little helper who loves to give plenty of gentle pets when she has the chance to visit. They are insured, reliable, trustworthy, and so compassionate about animal care. I never worry for a second when we are away from home.

Felix and Fido ATX…read more We have been clients of Cissy for over 3 years. When we first adopted our sweet Beretta we knew she needed regular exercise and an extra dose of love! My family does a lot of traveling and Cissy has helped ease the stress of worrying about our fur baby while we are away. Cissy takes Beretta on nice long walks 2x a week and stays in our home when we travel. She used to take care of our chickens too! When Cissy comes to the door, Beretta goes crazy! She truly loves to see Cissy! She runs around in circles and you can tell how much Beretta loves her. I really don't worry with Cissy in charge. You will not regret hiring her. She truly loves animals! Tracey

Felix & Fido are an absolute life changer! My husband and I travel during the week, live in a…read morecondo downtown (no yard) and can't always rely on friends/ family to walk & feed our super high energy pup, 3 times a day. We feel comfortable with a trusted friend coming into our home and trust Felix & Fido implicitly with our dog. We no longer have to stress when we travel. Taking our baby to a kennel is a HUGE inconvenience, for many reasons: 1.) Loud barking dogs stress her out 2.) She comes home depressed. 3.) Kennel hours force us to drop off a day early/ pick up a day late, if we have an early or late flight. Felix & Fido solves for all of this!! Our pup stays home and gets to see a friendly face everyday while we're gone. We are SO very thankful we found a reliable, professional company who love animals just as much as we do! Thank you Cissy!

The staff at Game Time are the best! We can't say enough great things about Amy (the owner) and the…read moredog walkers. We trust them in our home and with our three dogs. They are reliable, friendly, easy to contact, great communicators and true dog lovers. We especially look forward to the updates they send post walk with pictures. It makes our day! I would highly recommend Game Time to anyone looking for a dog walker in Austin.

We have used Game Time for a decade, and they're awesome! I trust them with our little dog anytime…read moreand KNOW she's safe, being cared for like she is when she is at home, and I love all the updates. If you've never used a pet sitting service or if you have worries about your dog's needs (senior, scared of storms, anxiety, needs meds), skip Wag & Rover and call Game Time. You'll be glad you did.

Karen Hatten is a very good dog sitter. We have had her stay at our house 2 times for a week or…read moretwo. She does a great job of taking care of our dogs. While we are away, she walks our dogs and sends us many pictures of them . Our French Bulldog and Chihuahua mix both like Karen . It is very nice to have someone to trust to take care of our dogs while we are away.

Karen has watched over my kitties on several occasions. She is completely trustworthy. She keeps my…read morekey in between and I never worry about it. The cats are comfortable with her even my shy guy. I highly recommend her.

I absolutely LOVE Ken and his team! My dog has the best time with him - walks, park visits, meeting…read moreother dogs, swimming, and all sorts of adventures. I'm a first time dog mom and am very worried person - I totally trust Ken Walks Dogs. They send photos and updates and are super easy to book through the app. My dog can't wag her tail hard enough when they pick her up - and she naps for hours when she's back from her adventure. Honestly, book him just for the professional style photos and videos! Keep coming back for the joy he brings your pup.

My dog loved it when the friendly dog walker from Ken Walks Dogs would knock on the door and out…read morethey would go for a fun field trip. I loved these days because when she came back, I knew that she had enjoyed hanging out with other pups and getting to walk in some of Austin's beautiful parks. I could feel good about my dog traveling safely, because they have Commercially Insured Pet Taxi licensure (the last company I utilized didn't have any kind of safety measures when traveling).In terms of management, you can read the website to get a feel for how this company is managed, or I can make it easy and just tell you that Ken is a very hands-on, engaged owner. He is willing to work with clients to meet their individual needs. He responds to every text within a few hours. He hires great people -- trustworthy, reliable people -- who love animals, making you feel good as you send your pup out the door.

This service is terrible! You have to fill out a million forms on line when u finally get service…read morethey flood and I mean flood your email account. They came in over once the sitter in the house was to buzz sending me text messages then getting to know my dog so she could walk her I have to work all weekend long and they just cancel the service with no warning or anything so now I'm stuck and my dog will be in the house for over 8 hours by herself. Terrible service don't waste your time. The other reviews must be friends or something.

I don't think I've ever written a review for anything, but I needed to express how wonderful this…read moreservice is! I was so worried about leaving my pets with strangers, but that completely subsided after using The Pet Gal for the first time. Each person that has taken care of my kitties has been so caring towards them, giving them loads of attention each visit. I've gotten updates and pictures each day I've used the service, the people follow directions very closely and they never fail to respond quickly to messages. I HIGHLY recommend using The Pet Gal!!

I really wanted to like this company's services, but I didn't find that they were detail oriented…read moreenough for my cat and I. An important message that I sent was missed, which led to my cat's waste collecting over a period of days in the tub, and with my cat eventually peeing on my bed (he is beyond hygienic and selective with where he goes to the bathroom). Even with the missed message, I would think their noses would lead them to the tub? It absolutely stank when I got home (there was also dried cat vomit in the bathroom - I just live in a studio). And I then had to spend hours washing everything on my bed, getting Urine Destroyer, etc... really not ideal after getting home from a trip. This is in addition to lights being left on, pill pocket pack not sealed after use, and litter and garbage preferences not followed. Also, I would have preferred they contacted me when my cat decided not to eat his medicine the first day, than to decide how to handle it on their own, although their idea wasn't a bad one. They are perfectly nice people but I would say that if your cat requires anything beyond basic care (throw food in a bowl and scoop box), look elsewhere. Details and communication are important. I communicated some of this to the company and they offered me a free visit in the future, which I thought was a bit presumptuous. They did play with him and actually spend time with him (instead of feeding and dashing), which is something I do appreciate.

We've been using their services for awhile actually a bit over a year. we frequently used them when…read morewe went to vacations to pet sit our cat. We have one cat who we love dearly, and one visit they completely left our cat endangered and the owner of this company (which says a lot about the company itself) took ZERO accountability, not only that we found our account inactivated by them which means they are refusing us service after a mistake they made- and we can no longer even contact them. They left our Patio balcony door- we live on the third floor in an apartment WIDE open with our cat who can clearly open the screen door that was slightly open. That is SO dangerous. We have a ragdoll who don't have much reflexes and he could fall and die from such a height, or even escape or jump out and seriously injure himself. They left the door open and left the keys inside with no way to get back in while we were on vacation. Then we got one text saying they left this door open and we were shocked when we checked our pet camera. This is ABSOLUTELY unacceptable. The only apology we got from this horrendous accident was "i apologize." She didn't call once, and if we hadn't seen this text message promptly i feel as though she wouldn't even have cared and went on their day. DO NOT TRUST YOUR BELOVED PET WITH THESE PEOPLE. You've been warned!!! This was over memorial day weekend and nobody was even in the leasing office to help which is super scary. Bad experience overall from a pet sitting company we've been trusting for awhile now which is so disappointing. I can see now they don't care about pets.