Business Details
12 Years
experience
Professional Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Services
Founded in 2014, Oak Grove Pet Sitting was born from a personal experience of inadequate pet care during travel. Our mission is to provide professional, compassionate care that restores peace of mind for pet owners. With over a decade of experience, we treat each client and pet like family, offering customized services that prioritize safety, comfort, and individual needs. Our team of trained professionals is dedicated to maintaining pets' routines while ensuring their well-being.Licensed, insured, and bonded, we combine corporate expertise with a deep love for animals to deliver trusted care. Recognized as a NextDoor Neighborhood Favorite for seven consecutive years, we remain committed to excellence in pet care.
Services
Dog Walking
Pet Sitting
Overnight Care
Medication Administration
House Check Service
Exotic Animal Care
Veterinary Errands
Pet Transportation
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- Trained and passionate pet care professionals with 7 consecutive NextDoor awards
- Locally-based team with deep community knowledge in Decatur/Atlanta area
- Customized care plans for pets with special needs or medication requirements
- Detailed visit journals with photos and real-time client communication
- Vet-recommended service with strict safety protocols for pet well-being
Associations and certifications
- Licensed
- Insured
- Bonded
What people say
Reliable service
Detailed visit journals
Stress-free travel
Pet health prioritized
Loving caregivers
Services
Dog Walking
Our dog walking service provides customized exercise and bathroom breaks for dogs. Each walk includes enrichment time, command practice, and personalized attention to maintain your pet's physical and mental well-being. We offer 20-60 minute walks with options for neighborhood exploration or in-home playtime, ensuring your dog receives appropriate exercise while maintaining safety protocols.
Overnight Pet Care
This service provides continuous pet care in the owner's home during evening or overnight hours. Our caregivers offer feeding, medication administration, playtime, and security checks while maintaining pets' routines. The service includes two visit journals with pictures and special attention to senior pets or animals with medical needs, ensuring comfort and familiarity during owner absence.
Exotic Animal Care
We care for non-traditional pets including reptiles, birds, and small mammals. Our trained staff handles temperature regulation, habitat maintenance, and specialized feeding requirements. The service includes environmental monitoring, waste management, and customized visit frequency to ensure proper care for animals with unique needs, with detailed documentation provided for each visit.
Medication Administration
Our trained caregivers provide professional medication administration for pets with chronic conditions. This includes timed injections, oral medications, and special handling requirements. We maintain detailed records and communicate directly with veterinarians when necessary, ensuring proper dosage and administration while minimizing stress for both pets and owners.
House Check Service
This service maintains home security during owner absence through regular visits that include mail collection, trash management, and lighting adjustments. We perform security checks, water plants, and provide property monitoring while maintaining pet care routines. Each visit includes documentation with photos to ensure homeowner peace of mind during extended travel periods.
People
Robin Lucas
Founder/President/CPO
With over 40 years in Atlanta, Robin combines corporate leadership experience from TSYS/Synovus with a passion for animal welfare. She founded Oak Grove in 2014 after a negative pet care experience, building it into a seven-time NextDoor award winner through servant leadership principles.
Emily
Office Manager & Hound Whisperer
A marathon runner and animal lover with five years of experience, Emily manages office operations while providing dog walking services. She balances family life with her two dogs and horse, bringing organizational skills and pet care expertise to the team.
Jeremy
Team Lead Dog Walker
With six years of pet care experience, Jeremy combines natural animal connection with voiceover acting skills. He manages dog walking operations while caring for his three corgis and guinea pig, bringing both professionalism and creativity to pet care services.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We serve Decatur, Atlanta, Tucker, and surrounding neighborhoods including Sagamore Hills, Lakeside, and Emory areas.
Do you care for exotic pets?
Yes, we handle rabbits, birds, reptiles, fish, and other exotics with specialized care protocols and environmental monitoring.
Are you available for emergency pet care?
We provide scheduled services during our operating hours but don't offer true emergency care outside these parameters.
How do you handle medication administration?
Our trained staff provides medication services with individualized quotes based on specific requirements and complexity.
Can I get customized care plans?
Yes, we create personalized care plans tailored to each pet's unique needs and owner preferences.
Do you provide 24/7 monitoring?
Our overnight service offers 10pm-7am care, with daytime visits available from 7am-9pm daily.
