Call: (623) 715-4777
Email: [email protected]

Introducing the Heart Behind FurBabies & Friends Your Glendale, AZ Pet Care Experts

First off, we know that every pet, whether furry, feathered, or scaled, deserves loving, reliable care from professional pet caretakers who treat them like family. Since 2018, our local pet care experts have supported pet parents in Glendale, Peoria, and the Phoenix West Valley with customized, stress-free services. From daily dog walking to overnight pet sitting and positive reinforcement training, we’re here to make pet care easy, safe, and dependable.

Second, led by Kristie Halverson, a positive reinforcement dog trainer and lifelong animal lover, our bonded and insured team prioritizes consistency, compassion, and communication in everything we do. Service is only a part of hat we do. We build relationships that give pet parents peace of mind and help pets thrive in their own environment.

In the end, if you’re searching for dependable help from experienced, force-free, loving pet caretakers who truly care, you’re in the right place. Allow us to show you why FurBabies & Friends is Glendale’s trusted name in award-winning pet care.
GOAL:  Live your IDEAL life with your best friend, furry or not.

Meet Our Glendale Pet Care Team & Trusted Pet Caretakers

Our Glendale pet care team is made up of reliable, professional pet caretakers who are as passionate about animals as they are about service. Every team member at FurBabies & Friends is bonded, insured, and background-checked to ensure the highest level of trust and safety.

Moreover, we proudly operate as a licensed pet care business in both Glendale and Peoria, officially registered with the Arizona Corporation Commission. Under Kristie Halverson’s leadership, our team brings years of hands-on experience working with dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, and small mammals.

With that said, every pet is different, so we tailor each visit to your pet’s individual needs. Whether we’re walking your dog, training your pup with positive reinforcement, or providing overnight pet sitting, our Glendale AZ pet care team uses only force-free, fear-free methods to reduce stress and build lasting bonds.
Kristie Halverson, Owner and Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer of Furbabies and Friends in Glendale, AZ
Kristie - Owner & Trainer
FurBabies & Friends Melissa Beckner is a top rated pet sitter
Melissa Beckner
Nina Newell, pet sitter and dog walker with FurBabies & Friends in Glendale, AZ
Nina Newell
Michelle Mayer, animal caretaker with FurBabies and Friends
Michelle Mayer
FurBabies & Friends Pet Sitter and Dog Walker Delaney Warren
Delaney Warren
FurBabies & Friends Pet Sitter and Dog Walker Maria VanAmberg
Maria VanAmberg
Vanessa Mahoney a pet sitter and dog walker with FurBabies & Friends.
Vanessa Mahoney
FurBabies & Friends Pet Sitter and Dog Walker Dawn Warren
Dawn Warren
Becca McComick a pet sitter and dog walker with FurBabies & Friends.
Becca McCormick

Why FurBabies & Friends Is a Top-Rated Local Pet Care Expert in Glendale, AZ

Since opening in 2018, FurBabies & Friends has proudly earned a reputation for excellence in pet sitting, dog walking, and positive reinforcement dog training. These honors reflect the love our clients feel, the trust they place in us, and the consistent quality care our local pet care experts provide every single day.

At present time, under Kristie Halverson’s guidance, our Glendale pet care team has been recognized year after year for professionalism, compassion, and dedication to pets of all shapes and sizes. From Glendale to Peoria and across the Phoenix West Valley, pet parents know they can count on us.

Some of our recent awards include:

🏆 Best Dog Training Services in Glendale (Best in Phoenix) - 2025

🏆 Glendale Community Votes Platinum & Gold Winners - 2025 & 2024

🏆 Three Best Rated® for Dog Trainers & Dog Walkers in Glendale, AZ - 2025 & 2024

🏆 Glendale's Best Pet Service Business - 2024

🏆 NextDoor Neighborhood Faves - 2001-2004

🏆 Lux Life Magazine's Best Pet Service Provider in Arizona - 2023 & 2024

Each award reminds us why we do what we do: to improve the lives of pets and their families with love, trust, and five-star care.
FurBabies and Friends Three Best Rated Dog Walkers Award Winner 2025 Glendale, AZ
Best Dog walkers in Glendale
Best Dog training in Glendale
Best in Phoenix professional, bonded and insured pet sittersFurbabies and Friends 2024 Nextdoor Favs WinnerFurBabies & Friends winner of 2024 Best of Glendale Pet Service Business.
FurBabies and Friends Lux Life 2024 Winner of Best Pet Care Service providers in Arizona.
Best Dog walkers in Glendale
Best Dog training in Glendale
FurBabies & Friends was selected as the winner for Best Pet Services Providers in the the State of Arizona for 2023Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave 2023 FurBabies & Friends in Glendale AZFurBabies & Friends rated best dog walking services in Arizona by Best Things Arizona

FurBabies & Friends Motto, Mission, Values & Beliefs

Motto

"A TIRED Dog is the BEST Dog"

Mission

FurBabies & Friends mission is simple:
To help pet parents live their ideal life with their best friend, furry, feathered, or scaled, through exercise, training, grooming, and compassionate in-home pet care. We help pets thrive by meeting their physical, emotional, and behavioral needs with positive reinforcement and force-free methods.

 Values

We live by five values that guide everything we do as your trusted Glendale pet care team:

🐾 Safety always comes first

🐶 RESPPPECT all beings both human and animal alike

🗣 Listen openly and honestly

🏠 Support keeping pets in their loving homes

🎉 Have fun and enjoy life with your pet

Beliefs

Every pet deserves to be part of a loving family
Animals need proper food, water, medical care, shelter, and companionship
Pets are not disposable, families should exhaust all resources to keep them
Dog training should never involve prong, shock, or pain-based tools
Every human must act respectfully with animals and one another
A healthy relationship with an animal improves life emotionally, physically, and spiritually

FurBabies & Friends Hours, Location & Contact Info

Hours of Operation

Sunday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Monday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Open now
Friday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Pet Sitting 24 Hours a Day

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Sunday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Monday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Boarding & Grooming Location

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Referral & Review Programs

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6339 W. Tonopah Dr.
Glendale, AZ  85308