Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Pet Sitting Services in Salt Lake City
Since 2004, Happy Paws Pet Sitting Plus has been dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets across Salt Lake City and surrounding areas. Our team of experienced professionals shares a lifelong passion for animals, having accumulated decades of hands-on experience with diverse species ranging from dogs and cats to reptiles and small mammals. We specialize in in-home pet sitting services tailored to individual needs, including feeding, playtime, medication administration, and home maintenance tasks like plant watering and mail collection.With over 400 satisfied clients, we prioritize personalized attention, reliability, and peace of mind for pet owners. Our commitment extends beyond basic carewe engage pets emotionally through affectionate interaction, understanding their unique behaviors, and ensuring their comfort in familiar environments. This isn't merely a business for us; it's a lifelong calling that combines professional expertise with genuine love for animals.
Services
In Home Pet Sitting
Cat Sitting
Dog Walking
Mail Collection
Plant Watering
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have over 400 very satisfied clients
- We care for your pets just like we care for ours
- In-home visits tailored to your pet's needs
- Experienced with a variety of pets including cats, dogs, and exotic animals
- Additional services like mail collection and plant watering
Services
In Home Pet Sitting
Our in-home pet sitting service provides personalized care for your pets in their familiar environment. We offer 30-minute visits that include feeding, water, playtime, and medication administration. Additional home maintenance tasks like plant watering and mail collection ensure your pet's comfort while you're away. This service accommodates 1-3 pets per visit.
Cat Sitting
Specialized cat sitting services include daily litter box cleaning, feeding, water changes, and affectionate interaction. Most visits last 30 minutes, with extra attention given to shy or special-needs cats. We provide gentle care that helps cats feel secure during their owner's absence.
Dog Walking
One-on-one dog walking services in your neighborhood ensure focused attention for your pet. Each 30-minute session includes leash walking and personalized interaction. We accommodate multiple pets with additional charges for second and subsequent dogs in the same household.
Mail Collection
As part of our comprehensive care, we collect mail, move garbage cans, and perform minor home maintenance tasks during pet visits. This service helps maintain the appearance of an occupied home while providing essential care for your pets.
Exotic Pet Care
We care for a wide variety of exotic pets including reptiles, small mammals, and birds. Our experienced team handles unique requirements for animals like snakes, lizards, ferrets, and pond fish, ensuring proper feeding, habitat maintenance, and health monitoring during each visit.
People
Libbie Neale
Owner
With a lifelong passion for animals dating back to childhood, Libbie brings extensive hands-on experience with diverse species. She founded Happy Paws Pet Sitting Plus to combine her professional expertise with her love for animal care.
Rick Neale
Owner
A Salt Lake City native with 17 years of business experience, Rick transitioned to full-time pet sitting after corporate work. He brings decades of practical animal care experience from managing his own multi-pet household.
Yasharah Black
Manager/Sitter/Walker
With formal veterinary training and extensive fostering experience, Yasharah specializes in managing diverse animal personalities. She joined Happy Paws in 2013, bringing expertise in exercise needs and behavioral management for pets.
Amanda Naylor
Sitter/Dog Walker
A dedicated pet owner with experience handling various breeds and energy levels, Amanda provides active care informed by her own multi-pet household. Her background includes managing special exercise requirements for large breed dogs.
Questions
Do you offer services on weekends and holidays?
Yes, we provide services during weekends and holidays, though availability fills quickly during these periods.
What types of pets do you care for?
We care for dogs, cats, snakes, lizards, bunnies, chickens, toads, pond fish, ferrets, and other small pets.
Can you administer medications?
Yes, we provide medication administration as part of our standard pet sitting visits when needed.
Do you have size restrictions for dogs?
We may not be able to handle oversized dogs or those without basic training due to safety considerations.
What home maintenance tasks do you perform?
We offer mail collection, garbage can movement, plant watering, light changes, and curtain adjustments during visits.
Are longer visits available?
Yes, we offer extended visits for pets requiring more attention or multiple animals in one household.
Reviews (5)
Mark Vlasic
Apr 20, 2022
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My next door neighbors recommended Rick several years ago, as he had been taking care of their pets for several years. He has been watching my dogs for several years since, and I can only provide the highest praise and recommendation. Rick is a real professional who provides the consistency and flexibility I have been looking for all wrapped up with a great personal touch. I am now down to a single dog, and it is reassuring to know she being well taken care of while I am away. Highest marks!
Megan Green
Jan 16, 2022
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Happy paws were recommended by a friend, the old fashioned way over 10 years ago, and we've been trusting them ever since! The cats are so much happier staying at home than in a boarding facility. Rick took the time before the first pet sit to come to come and meet our two cats and understand our set up, and any time we took a trip I knew they were in excellent hands. As well as feeding and playing with them, giving medication if required, he would water indoor plants, bring in the mail, all the little touches that made us feel our pets and home were in good hands.
Prompt communication over text as needed, with occasional check in pics of the cats so we knew they were comfortable. I would 100% recommend this service for your pets, Happy Paws truly care for all the animals they work with.
Prompt communication over text as needed, with occasional check in pics of the cats so we knew they were comfortable. I would 100% recommend this service for your pets, Happy Paws truly care for all the animals they work with.
Rochelle Anzer
Jun 04, 2021
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Libbie is amazing with our Hankey. They love each other and he gets so excited when he sees her. She's very reliable and has been there when needed. Very easy to work with Happy Paws and I know my dog will always be taken care of (and cat when needed) and trust her 100% with him (I don't trust a lot of people with him). I highly recommend Happy Paws Pet Sitting to anyone.
B. Margraf
Jun 02, 2021
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Love happy paws . They always take care of our dogs and cats when we are out of town. Our cat has diabetes and they give him insulin. We had a medical emergency, and they were able to take care of our dogs for a few days. Helped tremendously in a stressful time. We recommend Happy Paws !
Brittney Jarrett
May 31, 2021
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Happy Paws Pet Sitting Plus is absolutely amazing. They watched two of my dogs for years whenever I went out of town. One of my dogs was extremely anxious and I couldn't trust many people with her. Rick and Yashara always did so well with her. I could relax knowing they were in safe and professional hands. As my dogs aged, they adjusted their care for them perfectly. I always received prompt and thoughtful updates as well. I would recommend them to anyone and will definitely hire them in the future.
