Business Details
24 Years
experience
Professional At-Home Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Services in Athens, GA
Fetch The Leash has been providing professional at-home pet sitting and dog walking services in Athens, GA since 2002. Our mission is to ensure pets receive personalized care in their familiar home environment while offering owners peace of mind. All caregivers undergo rigorous selection, including background checks, reference verification, and comprehensive training to uphold our motto: treating every pet as if they were our own. We offer tailored services including in-home consultations, customized visit schedules, and additional support like plant watering and mail collection. Our team maintains ongoing training through monthly meetings and direct supervision during initial client visits. With flexible service options for dogs, cats, and other small animals, we prioritize maintaining pets' routines while addressing individual needs.Our sleepover service provides overnight care with extended attention, and our pet taxi accommodates transportation requirements. We serve clients within Loop 10 and surrounding areas, with transparent pricing and clear communication as core values. Our owner, Brandon, personally oversees all scheduling and client interactions, leveraging his psychology background and lifelong experience with animals to maintain high service standards. We maintain affiliations with professional organizations like Pet Sitters Associates, LLC to ensure industry best practices.
Services
Pet Sitting
Sleep Overs
Mid-Day Walks
Quick Visits
Pet Taxi
Medication Administration
Home Security Services
Plant Watering
Mail Collection
Pet Transportation
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Personalized at-home pet care maintaining familiar routines
- Experienced caregivers with rigorous training and background checks
- Comprehensive initial in-home consultation process
- Established service history since 2002 in Athens, GA
- Transparent pricing with detailed service descriptions
Associations and certifications
- Pet Sitters Associates, LLC
Services
Pet Sitting
Professional in-home pet care for traveling owners includes feeding, medication administration, litter box cleaning, and environmental adjustments. Visits last 25-45 minutes with personalized attention to maintain pets' routines and ensure home security through mail collection and light management.
Sleep Overs
12-hour overnight stays provide continuous pet supervision with evening and morning walks, feeding, and medication administration. Includes home security maintenance through routine adjustments while offering pets constant companionship during owner absences.
Mid-Day Walks
Scheduled afternoon dog walks break up pets' day with exercise and bathroom breaks. Services include 20-25 minute walks, fresh water provision, and treat administration for working owners seeking to maintain their dogs' physical and mental well-being.
Pet Taxi
Professional pet transportation service to veterinary appointments, grooming facilities, or special events. Requires pet carriers for cats and basic obedience for dogs, with pricing based on hourly rates plus mileage charges for safe and reliable transport.
Quick Visits
Brief 10-15 minute visits accommodate non-social pets or urgent needs like mail collection, plant watering, or quick let-outs. Ideal for fish or reptile feeding, with flexible scheduling subject to location availability and potential duration adjustments.
People
Brandon
Owner & Lead Caregiver
University of Georgia psychology graduate with 15+ years of professional pet care experience. Oversees all client consultations and caregiver training while maintaining hands-on involvement through regular pet interactions and schedule management.
Questions
What services does Fetch The Leash offer?
We provide pet sitting, sleepovers, mid-day dog walks, quick visits, pet taxi services, medication administration, and home security maintenance through mail collection and plant watering.
How do you handle pet medication administration?
Our trained caregivers can administer medications during visits, with specific instructions documented during initial consultations and reinforced through ongoing caregiver training sessions.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Athens, GA within Loop 10 and surrounding areas, with mileage charges applying for locations beyond our primary service boundary based on distance calculations.
How are caregivers trained?
All caregivers undergo criminal background checks, reference verification, and comprehensive training including initial home visits with the owner, monthly meetings, and continuous on-the-job supervision.
What happens during an initial consultation?
The free initial consultation involves meeting pets, documenting care instructions, reviewing forms, and providing two house key copies. Additional consultations incur a $15 fee.
