Business Details
24 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Dog Walking & Pet Care Service in Philadelphia
Walkies has been providing professional pet care services in Philadelphia since 2002. Our company was founded on the principle of offering personalized, reliable care for pets while giving owners complete peace of mind. We specialize in dog walking, in-home overnights, and cat sitting services, with a unique assigned sitter model that ensures consistency and trust. Our team undergoes a rigorous six-point vetting process including background checks, pet first aid certification, and extensive training. We operate 365 days a year with office hours Monday through Thursday, maintaining full liability insurance for both pets and homes.Our service area includes Northern Liberties, Fishtown, and Kensington neighborhoods. Clients receive customized care plans developed through detailed registration meetings that address each pet's specific needs. We maintain transparent communication channels with emergency access to sitters 24 hours daily. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives us to refine our processes and expand our service offerings based on client feedback.
Services
Dog Walking
In-Home Overnights
Cat Sitting
Add-On Services
Emergency Visits
Pet Station Clean Up
Trash Day Service
Stay and Wait Service
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized assigned sitters for consistent pet care relationships
- Our team undergoes a 6-point vetting and training process
- We've provided reliable pet care services since 2002
- We operate 365 days a year with emergency access available
- We maintain comprehensive liability insurance for pets and homes
Services
Dog Walking
Our dog walking service provides mid-day exercise and bathroom breaks for pets while owners are away. Available as monthly recurring visits or as-needed basis with 20-minute and 40-minute walk options. All walks conducted individually with assigned sitters who maintain consistent routines and report any unusual behavior or household concerns directly to owners.
In-Home Overnights
12-hour in-home pet care service that allows dogs to remain in their familiar environment during owner travel. Sitters arrive between 6-8pm, provide evening walks, overnight companionship, and morning care before departing between 6-8am. Ideal alternative to traditional boarding facilities with personalized attention from assigned caregivers.
Cat Sitting
Specialized cat care service through our sister brand The Cat Peeps. Includes feeding, litter box maintenance, medication administration, and playtime in the pet's natural home environment. Caregivers follow specific routines while monitoring for any health or behavioral changes requiring immediate owner notification.
Add-On Services
Customizable service enhancements including key management, plant watering, pet station cleaning, and trash day assistance. Available as standalone services or supplements to regular visits. Additional fees apply for specialized requests like medication administration, accident cleanup, and extended waiting periods for deliveries.
Assigned Sitter Program
Unique service model pairing each client with a dedicated pet caregiver who becomes familiar with the pet's specific needs and household details. Includes mandatory registration meetings before service initiation and backup sitter arrangements for uninterrupted care during primary sitter absences, ensuring consistent quality and relationship continuity.
People
Andrea Borror
Owner
Andrea founded Walkies in 2002 after careers in graphic design and health coaching. Certified yoga instructor and equestrian enthusiast, she brings extensive animal care experience to Philadelphia pet owners. Graduated from Pratt Institute with graphic design degree and holds pet first aid certification.
Clare Greene
Dog Walker
Experienced dog walker with a beagle mix, specializing in animal behavior observation. Combines pet care expertise with ultramarathon training background. Recognized for patience in working with shy animals and maintaining consistent care routines while documenting pet behavior changes.
Melissa Hallbrook
Veteran Sitter
Seasoned pet care professional with expertise in holiday pet management. Certified in pet first aid with experience handling special needs animals. Maintains strong client communication while providing detailed care reports during owner absences.
Questions
What makes Walkies different from other pet care services?
Our assigned sitter model ensures consistent care from caregivers you personally meet and approve.
Can I meet my pet's caregiver before service begins?
Yes, we require a registration meeting to introduce you to your assigned sitter and discuss care routines.
Are your services available year-round?
We operate 365 days a year including holidays with modified office hours Monday-Thursday.
How do you ensure service quality and safety?
All employees undergo six-point vetting including background checks, pet first aid, and shadow training.
What service areas do you cover?
We currently serve Northern Liberties, Fishtown, and Kensington neighborhoods in Philadelphia.
Do you offer cat-specific services?
Yes, our sister brand The Cat Peeps provides specialized feline care services in our service areas.
Reviews (4)
Beaumont L.
Sep 09, 2021
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I would love to leave a detailed review of Walkies, but unfortunately, I called them over a week ago and no one ever called me back. I don't think I would trust anyone that doesn't return calls with my pet. Thanks for nothing. Update: Wow! So, I thought the purpose of Yelp was to post reviews based on one's experience with a particular business. Okay, so, I did that with Walkies and now I'm accused by the owner of being committed to lowering their rating!
I guess I should apologize for being honest. I must admit, it's pretty ironic that the owner of Walkies had time to sit down and critique my review of her business which probably took about a thousand more keystrokes than simply returning my telephone call over a week ago. Then, instead of trying to rectify the issue, she tells me flat out she will NEVER return my call. lol. You deserve the 1-star rating I gave you, lady.
I guess I should apologize for being honest. I must admit, it's pretty ironic that the owner of Walkies had time to sit down and critique my review of her business which probably took about a thousand more keystrokes than simply returning my telephone call over a week ago. Then, instead of trying to rectify the issue, she tells me flat out she will NEVER return my call. lol. You deserve the 1-star rating I gave you, lady.
Keli S.
Feb 07, 2020
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We had a great experience with the Walkies team this past week when we needed someone to walk our dog mid-day. Sarah Blake, the operations manager, responded to my email within an hour and just as quickly got me set up with an account and dog walker. The setup process was seamless and our meet and greet was quick yet thorough enough to ensure peace of mind that there wouldn't be any issues. Emily Kimble, our dog walker, was so great with our pup!
Our lab can be hard to please, slow to warm up to strangers and sometimes just a handful, but he and Emily got along very well. We received an update from Emily as soon as they were done walking and she even brought some packages in for us that had been delivered. Even though walks are scheduled in a time window (only for non-monthly clients), Emily was able to provide a more precise time for the visit which made it easier to plan when to be back home in the evening. We will definitely use Walkies in the future and can't thank the team enough for making the process so easy!
Our lab can be hard to please, slow to warm up to strangers and sometimes just a handful, but he and Emily got along very well. We received an update from Emily as soon as they were done walking and she even brought some packages in for us that had been delivered. Even though walks are scheduled in a time window (only for non-monthly clients), Emily was able to provide a more precise time for the visit which made it easier to plan when to be back home in the evening. We will definitely use Walkies in the future and can't thank the team enough for making the process so easy!
Abraham Kou
Dec 31, 2019
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Never had an issue with their cat sitting service over the past 3 years. Every sitter that I have had has been attentive and solid.
Abraham K.
Nov 04, 2018
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Very surprised I haven't left a review. I've used Walkies since around 2016 and have had 3 cat sitters. They were all really wonderful. Every time I got back from vacation, her food bowl was filled to the brim and the litterbox was cleaned. Every sitter sent me photos and messages every day to let me know my cat was good. Additionally, Sarah the operations manager is very responsive and gets back to you really fast. This business is very well-run.
