Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Pet Care Partner in Philadelphia
For Paws Philly has been dedicated to providing personalized, reliable pet care in the Philadelphia area since 2004. Our commitment to maintaining a small-scale operation allows us to deliver exceptional attention to every client, treating them as part of our extended family. We prioritize lasting connections through tailored services, including dog walking, overnight stays, daycare, and cat visits. Our approach emphasizes transparency, with all photos on our site featuring real clients or our own pets. We require in-person meet-and-greets for dogs and virtual sessions for cats to ensure compatibility.Clients provide access via lockboxes or keyless entry, as we no longer handle physical keys. Our scheduling system prioritizes efficiency, with a 24-hour cancellation policy and holiday-specific requirements. We maintain strict health protocols, including up-to-date vaccinations and flea prevention for overnight stays. Our teams passion for animal care, established in 2004, drives our mission to create a comfortable 'home away from home' environment for pets.
Services
Dog Walks
Overnight Stays
Daycare
Cat Visits
Medication Administration
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- Weve provided personalized pet care in Philadelphia since 2004.
- Our small-scale approach ensures dedicated attention to every client.
- We offer secure access options with lockboxes or keyless entry.
- Our team requires in-person meet-and-greets to ensure pet compatibility.
- We maintain strict health protocols for all overnight stays and daycare.
Services
Dog Walks
Customized walks ranging from 20 to 60 minutes, including weekday and weekend options with additional fees for holidays. We accommodate multiple dogs and medication administration. Our experienced walkers ensure safe, engaging outings tailored to your pet's energy level and needs.
Overnight Stays
Home-based overnight care with 24-hour supervision, including feeding, playtime, and comfort routines. Requires prior meet-and-greet and health documentation. Puppies receive specialized attention, while in-home stays include two walks daily with optional additional services.
Daycare
Daytime care up to 8 hours with social play for dogs and individualized attention for cats. Includes feeding, litter maintenance, and medication administration. Puppies receive age-appropriate activities, while all pets enjoy structured interaction in a home environment.
Cat Visits
Tailored in-home visits for cats, including feeding, litter scooping, playtime, and cuddling. Available in 20-45 minute sessions with medication support. Virtual meet-and-greets ensure compatibility, and visits are scheduled flexibly to match your cat's routine.
Medication Administration
Professional medication management for pets requiring special care. Available as an add-on for any service, including precise dosage tracking and administration instructions. Our trained staff ensures proper handling of pills, liquids, or topical treatments during visits.
People
Sarah
Owner
Sarah founded For Paws Philly in 2004 after discovering her passion for pet care through dog-walking in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, she established the company's personalized approach to pet sitting and walking, emphasizing secure access protocols and community-focused service.
Questions
What services does For Paws Philly offer?
We provide dog walking, overnight stays, daycare, cat visits, and medication administration services tailored to Philadelphia pets.
How do I schedule a meet-and-greet?
Virtual meet-and-greets are available for cats, while dogs require in-person sessions at our location or yours.
What are your cancellation policies?
We require 24-hour notice for regular cancellations and one week for holidays, with charges applied for late cancellations.
How do you handle pet health requirements?
All overnight dogs must be vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and on flea/tick prevention as documented in our policies.
What payment methods do you accept?
Payment details are handled through our scheduling system, with specific methods confirmed during account setup.
