Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted In-Home Pet Care Services in Mobile, AL
Welcome to Always Home Pet Sitting & Dog Walking, a family-run business established in 2002 that has provided personalized, in-home pet care for nearly 25 years. We specialize in low-stress environments for pets through private boarding, dog walking, drop-in visits, and house sitting services. Our approach focuses on maintaining familiar routines for pets while offering peace of mind to owners through daily updates, photos, and transparent communication.With a maximum capacity policy ensuring individual attention, we integrate pets into our home environment while maintaining rigorous safety protocols including vaccination requirements and behavioral screenings. Our proprietary app enables real-time tracking of visits and care notes, while our founders personally oversee all operations to guarantee consistent, high-quality service.
Services
Private In-Home Boarding
Dog Walking
Drop-In Pet Sitting
House Sitting
Medication & Puppy Support
Pet Taxi Service
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Trusted by hundreds of local families since 2002
- Personalized, low-stress care at your home or ours
- No staff turnover - direct service from owners Terry & Terri
- Consistent care maintained even during holidays
- Proprietary app for real-time visit tracking and updates
What people say
Fantastic job
Reliable
Peace of mind
Updates and pictures
Highly recommend
Services
Private In-Home Boarding
Our kennel-free boarding integrates pets into our home environment with scheduled outdoor time every four hours. Each dog receives individual attention in a secure, shaded outdoor space with 6-foot privacy fencing. We require pre-boarding meet-and-greets to assess social skills and ensure compatibility with our resident pets.
Dog Walking
Professional dog walking services with up to three daily visits featuring potty breaks, playtime, and TLC. Our walks include home maintenance tasks like mail collection and light management while maintaining your pet's regular routine during your absence.
House Sitting
Overnight house sitting providing minimum 10 hours of daily companionship. We maintain pet routines while caring for your home, including plant watering, trash management, and security measures. Available with 24/7 care option guaranteeing 20 hours of daily human interaction.
Medication & Puppy Support
Specialized care for pets requiring medication administration and puppy socialization training. Our experienced team provides gentle handling of special needs animals while maintaining consistent routines. Includes behavioral monitoring and developmental playtime activities for young dogs.
Pet Taxi Service
Reliable pet transportation for boarding, veterinary visits, grooming appointments, and supply pickups. Our VIP service ensures safe travel with experienced handlers who understand pet comfort and safety requirements during transit.
People
Terri
Founder & Lead Caregiver
Founder of Always Home Pet Sitting & Dog Walking since 2002, Terri oversees all pet care operations. She personally handles sitter assignments, care planning, and client communication while maintaining direct involvement in daily pet interactions.
Terry
Co-Owner & Technology Director
Terry manages the company's technology systems including the proprietary scheduling app. He provides technical support, handles pet transportation services, and offers specialized care for cats and dogs with his recognized animal handling expertise.
Questions
What services does Always Home Pet Sitting offer?
We provide private in-home boarding, dog walking, drop-in pet sitting, house sitting, medication support, and pet taxi services in Mobile, AL.
How do you handle pets with special needs?
Our experienced team administers medications on schedule and provides tailored support for senior pets, anxious animals, and puppies requiring socialization training.
Can I schedule services during holidays?
Yes, we maintain consistent care during holidays with advance scheduling available through our online portal and mobile app.
How do you ensure pet safety during boarding?
We require pre-boarding meet-and-greets, vaccination verification, and behavioral assessments. Guest dogs are crate-trained for safety during unsupervised periods.
Do you offer 24/7 pet care options?
Our house sitting service includes 24/7 care with minimum 20 hours daily human interaction, available by appointment only.
How can I monitor my pet's care remotely?
Our proprietary app provides real-time visit tracking, route maps, arrival/departure logs, and daily photo/video updates during your pet's stay.
