From
$20/visit
Dog Walking
Perfect for exercise, potty breaks, and breaking up long days at home.
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Local pet care you can trust
Care for them,
even when you
can't be there.
Dog walks, pet sitting, drop-ins, and personalized care from someone who treats your pets like their own.
- Insured & bonded
- Personalized care plans
- Photo updates every visit
- Flexible scheduling
5.0 from 127 local reviews
Walk completed
Time
32min
Distance
1.4mi
Visit Update
5:42 PMLuna ate dinner and had some playtime. Fresh water, litter scooped, blinds closed.
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Photo Update
Delivered · 3 photos
Why owners stay
Trusted by pet owners who want more than a sitter.
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- Repeat clients
Across every review we've received
Dogs, cats, and a few rabbits
Every one with a summary sent home
Families who book us again
“I used to spend the whole workday feeling guilty. Now I get a photo of Bella flopped in the grass at 1:15 and I just get back to work.”
Marissa · Bella · Easthampton
“Our cat hides from everyone. The updates said exactly that for two days, then a photo of her on the counter on day three. That honesty is why I keep booking.”
Dev · Olive · Northampton
“Max is thirteen and on four medications. Everything was given on time, written down, and explained. I stopped checking my phone every hour on vacation.”
Joanne · Max · Southampton
“We brought home a puppy two weeks before a work trip. Three visits a day, same crate routine we were using, no backsliding on training.”
Alex · Juno · Holyoke
“The overnight option changed how we travel. Luna sleeps in her own bed and someone's there if she gets anxious at 3 AM.”
Priya · Luna · Amherst
“Same person every week. Cooper hears the car door and loses his mind before she's even at the porch. You can't fake that.”
Ben · Cooper · Easthampton
“Booked a drop-in at 8 AM for the same afternoon because a meeting ran over. Confirmed in twenty minutes, no fuss about it.”
Tasha · Pepper · Westhampton
“Two dogs, one who's reactive on leash. They asked more questions in the meet & greet than our last sitter asked in a year.”
Nora · Rosie & Gus · Hadley
Services
Everything they need while you're away.
Six ways to cover the gaps in a busy week — each one built around your pet's normal routine, not a rigid package.
From
$28/visit
Pet Sitting
Personalized care while you're working, traveling, or away for the day.
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From
$19/visit
Drop-In Visits
Quick check-ins for feeding, water, medication, litter, potty breaks, and attention.
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From
$115/night
Overnight Care
Keep your pet comfortable at home with extended evening and overnight care.
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From
$22/visit
Puppy Care
Extra visits, potty routines, feeding, playtime, and attention for growing puppies.
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From
$19/visit
Cat Care
Feeding, litter maintenance, playtime, medication assistance, and companionship.
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On the way
Coming to Pawside next
Not available yet — but tell us what you need and we'll let you know the moment it opens up.
GroomingWaitlist open
Baths, brush-outs, nail trims, and tidy-ups at home.
Pet TransportationWaitlist open
Rides to the vet, the groomer, or daycare — with updates on arrival.
Doggy Daycare
Supervised daytime play in small, matched groups.
Boarding
Overnight stays in a vetted home when yours isn't an option.
Training Support
Reinforcement between sessions with your trainer.
Adventure Outings
Longer trail walks and hikes for dogs who need real mileage.
Build your visit
Build the perfect visit.
Mix and match until it matches your pet's day. Prices update as you go — no account needed to look.
Add-ons — optional, and only what applies to dog walking
Estimated total
Sample pricing$29per visit
- Dog Walking30 minutes$26
- Booking feeWaived for Pawside+ members$3
Pawside+ would save $4.30 on this visit
Booking two or more visits a week? The membership usually pays for itself.
Estimate only — nothing is charged until you review and confirm.
How it works
Pet care without the hassle.
Four steps from “I need someone” to “they're taken care of.” No app download, no bidding, no strangers messaging you.
Tell us about your pet
Routines, personality, feeding instructions, medication, the neighbor's dog they hate. We'd rather know too much than too little.
- Free meet & greet
- Pet profile saved for next time
Choose your care
A walk, a drop-in, a sitting session, or a recurring schedule that holds your slot each week.
- One-time or recurring
- Change or skip any week
We take care of the rest
Same caregiver whenever possible, following the routine you wrote down — not a generic checklist.
- Consistent caregiver
- Your rules for your home
Stay updated
A summary after every visit: what they ate, how long the walk was, how they seemed. Plus photos.
- Photo updates included
- Walk time and distance logged
The Pawside difference
Not just someone available.
Someone you trust.
Booking a stranger is easy. Building a relationship with someone who knows your pet takes a little more — and it's worth it every time you leave the house.
Consistent care
Whenever possible, your pet sees the same familiar caregiver. Familiarity is what lets an animal actually relax.
Personalized routines
Meals, walks, medication, play, and bedtime follow your instructions — down to which door you use and which toy is the good one.
Real updates
Photos and a plain-language summary after every visit, including the parts that didn't go perfectly.
Local & personal
Pawside is built around a limited number of local households, so we know your pet's name before we know your address.
Flexible care
Every household runs differently. Split shifts, three visits a day, travel weeks — the schedule adapts to the pet.
Prepared for the unexpected
Pet first aid certified, insured and bonded, with your vet and emergency contacts on file before the first visit.
They're family
They're family.
We treat them that way.
Whether you're working late, heading out of town, or simply have a packed day, Pawside makes sure your pet still gets the attention, exercise, routine, and companionship they deserve.
Life gets busy. Their care shouldn't.
You shouldn't have to choose between a full day and a well-cared-for pet. That's the entire reason Pawside exists.
Pawside+
For pets who need us regularly.
If we're already part of your week, membership makes it cheaper and easier — priority scheduling, member pricing, and a wider window to change plans.
Pay as you go
Book whenever you need us.
Free
- Standard visit pricing
- Book one-time or recurring visits
- Photo updates and visit summaries
- Free meet & greet
Pawside+
Most popularFor pets who need us regularly.
$19/month
- 5% off every visit
- Priority scheduling before open booking
- No booking fees
- Half-price holiday surcharge
- Reschedule free up to 12 hours ahead
- Birthday visit treat for your pet
Pawside+ Premium
Best valueFor households booking us most weeks.
$49/month
- 10% off every visit
- One 30-minute walk included monthly
- First priority on holidays and school breaks
- No booking fees, no holiday surcharge
- Free cancellation up to 4 hours ahead
- Member-only add-ons at cost
- Dedicated caregiver whenever scheduling allows
Does it pay for itself?
Book two or more visits a week and Pawside+ usually pays for itself.
Slide to your normal week. Math is based on a 30-minute walk at $26 and includes waived booking fees.
About 9 visits a month
Pawside+$19/mo
+$19.70
Saves about $19.70 a month at this pace.
Pawside+ Premium$49/mo
+$27.40
Saves about $27.40 a month at this pace.
Pawside+ Premium is the better deal at your pace.
Add-ons
Make their visit even better.
Small upgrades that make a real difference on a specific day. Add them while booking, or ask us mid-trip.
Care
More time, more attention, more of what they need.
Extra Walk
+$12
A second 20-minute walk during the same visit.
Extended Playtime
+$8
15 extra minutes of fetch, tug, or puzzle work.
Medication Assistance
+$5
Pills, drops, topicals, or injections on schedule.
Fresh Food Prep
+$6
Portioned raw, fresh, or home-cooked meals prepared to your instructions.
Litter Deep Clean
+$7
Full box change, wipe-down, and fresh litter.
Additional Pet
+$5
Care for another pet in the same household.
Comfort
Small touches that make a visit feel better.
Bath & Paw Cleaning
+$22
A rinse and towel dry after a muddy day out.
Brush-Out
+$9
10 minutes of brushing to cut down shedding and mats.
Home
The little things that keep a house looking lived-in.
Plant Watering
+$4
Indoor plants watered while you're away.
Mail & Package Pickup
+$4
Mail brought in and packages moved out of sight.
Home Check
+$5
Lights, blinds, thermostat, and a quick look for leaks.
Extras
Occasion visits and richer updates.
Photo & Video Package
+$4
A short video and extra photos with every visit summary.
Special Occasion Visit
+$15
Birthday or homecoming visit with a treat and a few photos.
Holiday Visit
+$10
Care on a major holiday, when schedules fill up first.
Pet Transportation
Soon
A ride to the vet, groomer, or daycare with door-to-door updates.
Suggestions, not pressure
At checkout you might see something like “Max has a 60-minute visit — add a 15-minute walk for $12?” Relevant to what you picked, never pre-selected, and always one tap to ignore.
Pet profiles
You know their routine. We'll stick to it.
Write it down once. Every visit after that follows the same instructions — no re-explaining the feeding schedule to a new person every time.
- Routines, medication, allergies, and vet info in one place
- Multiple pets per household, each with their own plan
- Entry instructions stored securely with your booking
- Update anything and the next visit reflects it
Pawside · Pet Profile
PreviewBella
Golden Retriever · 6 years · 68 lb
Birthday Apr 2+1 more pet
- Feeding routine
- 1.5 cups kibble at 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM. One dental chew after dinner.
- Walk routine
- Left out of the driveway toward the pond. Around 30 minutes, longer if it's cool.
- Medication
- Glucosamine chew with breakfast.
- Allergies
- Chicken — check treat labels.
- Behavior notes
- Friendly with everyone. Pulls hard for the first two minutes, then settles. Terrified of the vacuum.
- Veterinarian
- Valley Veterinary Clinic — (413) 555-0170
- Entry instructions
- Side door keypad, code 4-4-1-9.
FavoritesBlue rope tug, deflated soccer ballPeanut butter biscuits (in the tin on the counter)
Visit reports
Photos included. Peace of mind included too.
After every single visit you get a report like this one. It's the difference between hoping someone showed up and knowing exactly how your pet's afternoon went.
Every task, logged
Walk, potty, food, water, medication — with times, not vague reassurance.
Photos every visit
Real phone photos from the visit, not staged shots.
Walk time and distance
You can see they actually got the walk you paid for.
A note in plain words
How they seemed, what changed, anything you should know about the house.
Pawside Report
Bella's Visit
Tuesday, August 26 · 2:30 PM · Dog Walking
Completed
31 min1.4 mi
- Walk
- 31 minutes · 1.4 miles — completed
- Potty
- Both, normal — completed
- Food
- Half scoop, finished it — completed
- Water
- Bowl washed and refilled — completed
- Medication
- Not required — not required this visit
- Paws wiped
- Done — completed
“Bella had a great walk today and spent the last few minutes relaxing in the backyard. She ate her snack and has fresh water. Left the towel on the hook by the back door.”
3 photos from this visit
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Reviews
What owners actually say.
Sample reviews shown while we collect permission to publish real ones. Every future review here will be from a verified Pawside client.
5.0 average · 127 reviews · 99% on time
“I used to spend the whole workday feeling guilty. Now I get a photo of Bella flopped in the grass at 1:15 and I just get back to work.”
Marissa & Bella
Easthampton · Dog Walking
“Our cat hides from everyone. The updates said exactly that for two days, then a photo of her on the counter on day three. That honesty is why I keep booking.”
Dev & Olive
Northampton · Cat Care
“Max is thirteen and on four medications. Everything was given on time, written down, and explained. I stopped checking my phone every hour on vacation.”
Joanne & Max
Southampton · Pet Sitting
“We brought home a puppy two weeks before a work trip. Three visits a day, same crate routine we were using, no backsliding on training.”
Alex & Juno
Holyoke · Puppy Care
“The overnight option changed how we travel. Luna sleeps in her own bed and someone's there if she gets anxious at 3 AM.”
Priya & Luna
Amherst · Overnight Care
“Same person every week. Cooper hears the car door and loses his mind before she's even at the porch. You can't fake that.”
Ben & Cooper
Easthampton · Dog Walking
Service area
Pet care around your neighborhood.
Based in Easthampton and covering roughly 15 miles of the Pioneer Valley. Close enough to be there quickly, small enough to know the streets.
Home base
15 miEasthampton, MA
Most visits are within 20 minutes of the door, which is how same-day requests stay possible.
FAQ
Questions, answered honestly.
The things people ask before their first booking. If yours isn't here, just ask.
Still deciding?
Ask anything — including the awkward questions about keys, cameras, or a dog who doesn't love strangers. Most messages answered within a few hours.
Get started
Your day can be busy.
Their care doesn't have to be.
Tell us about your pet and we'll help create a care plan that fits their routine.
- Insured & bonded
- Personalized care plans
- Photo updates every visit
- Flexible scheduling