Professional Pet Sitters in Glendale, Peoria & the Phoenix West Valley
Looking for a professional pet sitter you can trust in your home? FurBabies & Friends provides coordinated in-home pet sitting for dogs, cats, and other household pets throughout Glendale, Peoria, and the Phoenix West Valley.
Choose drop-in visits, hourly care, or overnight pet sitting, supported by detailed care plans, transparent schedules, real-time updates, and prepared backup coverage.
Drop-in and hourly care serve qualifying areas near Glendale 85308. Overnight pet sitting may be available across a broader Phoenix West Valley service area.
Choose drop-in visits, hourly care, or overnight pet sitting, supported by detailed care plans, transparent schedules, real-time updates, and prepared backup coverage.
Drop-in and hourly care serve qualifying areas near Glendale 85308. Overnight pet sitting may be available across a broader Phoenix West Valley service area.
Check Pet Sitting Availability
New clients receive a complimentary meet and greet after service availability is confirmed.
Bonded, Insured & Background Checked
Every sitter is professionally vetted and covered through Pet Sitters & Associates.
200+ Verified 5-Star Reviews
Trusted by local pet parents for dependable care and clear communication.
Real-Time Updates & Photos
Receive arrival messages, photos, and a written summary during every visit.
Complimentary Meet & Greet
New clients complete an in-home care-planning visit before service begins.
Choose the Right Pet Care Option for Your Household
Choose scheduled drop-in visits, continuous hourly care, overnight pet sitting, or limited in-home dog boarding based on your pets’ routines, supervision needs, and comfort level. We will help you determine the appropriate option before service is confirmed.
Drop-In Pet Sitting Visits
Drop-in pet sitting provides scheduled care in your home for pets who are comfortable between visits but still need reliable feeding, potty care, medication, litter care, enrichment, or wellness checks throughout the day.
Visits are available in several lengths so care can be matched to your household, whether you have dogs, cats, multiple pets, or other household animals.
* If you just need your house looked after when away, visit our specialty pet and home services for home check services.
Visits are available in several lengths so care can be matched to your household, whether you have dogs, cats, multiple pets, or other household animals.
* If you just need your house looked after when away, visit our specialty pet and home services for home check services.
What Drop-In Pet Sitting Can Include:
Depending on the visit length and your care plan, services may include:
* Food and fresh water
* Medication as instructed
* Potty breaks or short walks
* Litter box and pet-waste cleanup
* Play, enrichment, and companionship
* Care for birds, reptiles, fish, rabbits, and other household pets
* Approved household tasks, such as mail, packages, trash, or plants
* Photos and a written visit summary
Shorter visits are limited in scope. Feeding, medication, litter care, multiple pets, longer walks, or detailed household tasks may require a 30-minute or longer visit.
* Food and fresh water
* Medication as instructed
* Potty breaks or short walks
* Litter box and pet-waste cleanup
* Play, enrichment, and companionship
* Care for birds, reptiles, fish, rabbits, and other household pets
* Approved household tasks, such as mail, packages, trash, or plants
* Photos and a written visit summary
Shorter visits are limited in scope. Feeding, medication, litter care, multiple pets, longer walks, or detailed household tasks may require a 30-minute or longer visit.
Important to Know About Drop-In Sitter Assignments
Please note: Drop-in pet sitting does not guarantee the same sitter for every visit.
Drop-in visits may be shared among more than one approved FurBabies & Friends pet sitter based on scheduling, location, and availability. This means your pets may not always have the same sitter for every drop-in visit.
Before service begins, you receive:
* The full visit schedule
* The sitter assigned to each visit
* Expected visit times
* Contact information for the assigned sitters
* A shared group message with you, Kristie, and everyone caring for your pets
Every assigned sitter follows the same documented care plan, and Kristie remains involved in the communication throughout your reservation. This team-based model helps provide dependable coverage, clearer backup support, and another trained set of eyes on your pets and home.
Before service begins, you receive:
* The full visit schedule
* The sitter assigned to each visit
* Expected visit times
* Contact information for the assigned sitters
* A shared group message with you, Kristie, and everyone caring for your pets
Every assigned sitter follows the same documented care plan, and Kristie remains involved in the communication throughout your reservation. This team-based model helps provide dependable coverage, clearer backup support, and another trained set of eyes on your pets and home.
Drop-In Pet Sitting Rates
Choose the visit length that best fits your pet’s routine and energy level:
10-Minute Quick Feed – $15
Ideal for small household pets with minimal care needs.
15-Minute Potty Break – $20
Quick outdoor relief, water refresh, and brief attention.
30-Minute Visit – $30
Standard feeding, medication, potty care, cleanup, exercise and interaction.
45-Minute Visit – $35
Same basic care as a 30-minute visit but butter suited for multi-pet households or pets needing extra time.
60-Minute Visit – $40
Standard basic care as other visits, but is best for pets who benefit from extended attention, enrichment, or longer walks.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The shorter 10-minute and 15-minute options are limited-service visits. Feeding, medications, litter care, multiple pets, longer walks, or detailed household tasks may require a 30-minute or longer visit.
If your dog simply needs structured daily exercise while you are at work, explore our professional dog walking services in Glendale.
10-Minute Quick Feed – $15
Ideal for small household pets with minimal care needs.
15-Minute Potty Break – $20
Quick outdoor relief, water refresh, and brief attention.
30-Minute Visit – $30
Standard feeding, medication, potty care, cleanup, exercise and interaction.
45-Minute Visit – $35
Same basic care as a 30-minute visit but butter suited for multi-pet households or pets needing extra time.
60-Minute Visit – $40
Standard basic care as other visits, but is best for pets who benefit from extended attention, enrichment, or longer walks.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The shorter 10-minute and 15-minute options are limited-service visits. Feeding, medications, litter care, multiple pets, longer walks, or detailed household tasks may require a 30-minute or longer visit.
If your dog simply needs structured daily exercise while you are at work, explore our professional dog walking services in Glendale.
Visit Frequency and Service Area
For pet health and safety:
* Cats require at least one visit every other day
* Dogs without dog-door access generally require three visits per day
* Dogs with safe dog-door access generally require at least two visits per day
Puppies, senior pets, pets taking medication, and pets with medical or behavioral needs may require longer or more frequent visits.
Drop-in pet sitting is available within approximately 10 miles of Glendale ZIP code 85308, including qualifying areas of Glendale and Peoria. Requests outside the standard area may be considered based on travel distance and sitter availability.
Not sure how many visits your pet needs? Read: How Often Should a Pet Sitter Visit Your Dog or Cat?
* Cats require at least one visit every other day
* Dogs without dog-door access generally require three visits per day
* Dogs with safe dog-door access generally require at least two visits per day
Puppies, senior pets, pets taking medication, and pets with medical or behavioral needs may require longer or more frequent visits.
Drop-in pet sitting is available within approximately 10 miles of Glendale ZIP code 85308, including qualifying areas of Glendale and Peoria. Requests outside the standard area may be considered based on travel distance and sitter availability.
Not sure how many visits your pet needs? Read: How Often Should a Pet Sitter Visit Your Dog or Cat?
Additional Fees
Requests made with less than 24 hours’ notice may include:
* $25 emergency fee for non-holiday requests
* $40 emergency fee for holiday requests
Holiday visits include a $15 per-visit fee on the day before, day of, and day after designated major holidays.
* $25 emergency fee for non-holiday requests
* $40 emergency fee for holiday requests
Holiday visits include a $15 per-visit fee on the day before, day of, and day after designated major holidays.
Need Reliable Care While You Are Away?
Tell us about your pets, location, travel dates, and preferred schedule. We will confirm availability and help determine the appropriate visit length and frequency.
Check Drop-In Pet Sitting AvailabilityCompare Drop-In and Overnight Pet SittingIn-Home Overnight Pet Sitting
In-home overnight pet sitting provides extended companionship, supervision, and routine support while your pets remain comfortable in their own home.
This option works well for pets who become anxious when left alone, need medication or frequent potty breaks, live in multi-pet households, or benefit from greater home presence while their family travels.
This option works well for pets who become anxious when left alone, need medication or frequent potty breaks, live in multi-pet households, or benefit from greater home presence while their family travels.
What Overnight Pet Sitting Can Include:
Your overnight care plan is customized around your pets and household routine.
Care may include:
* Meals, fresh water, and medication
* Walks, potty breaks, or safe outdoor time
* Litter box and pet-waste cleanup
* Play, enrichment, and companionship
* Monitoring appetite, behavior, mobility, and wellness
* Care for dogs, cats, and other household pets
* Approved household tasks such as mail, trash, packages, and plants
* Photos and written updates throughout the stay
Care may include:
* Meals, fresh water, and medication
* Walks, potty breaks, or safe outdoor time
* Litter box and pet-waste cleanup
* Play, enrichment, and companionship
* Monitoring appetite, behavior, mobility, and wellness
* Care for dogs, cats, and other household pets
* Approved household tasks such as mail, trash, packages, and plants
* Photos and written updates throughout the stay
One Consistent Sitter for Your Reservation
Unlike drop-in visits, overnight pet sitting is assigned to one primary sitter for the full reservation.
Before your trip:
* You meet Kristie and the sitter assigned to your stay
* Your pets’ routines, medications, and care needs are reviewed
* Home access and security procedures are confirmed
* Sleeping, feeding, potty, and household expectations are discussed
Another trained sitter would only step in if an unexpected emergency prevented the scheduled sitter from continuing.
You, your sitter, and Kristie remain connected through a shared group message throughout the reservation.
Before your trip:
* You meet Kristie and the sitter assigned to your stay
* Your pets’ routines, medications, and care needs are reviewed
* Home access and security procedures are confirmed
* Sleeping, feeding, potty, and household expectations are discussed
Another trained sitter would only step in if an unexpected emergency prevented the scheduled sitter from continuing.
You, your sitter, and Kristie remain connected through a shared group message throughout the reservation.
Overnight Pet Sitting Rates
12-Hour Overnight Stay – $100
Provides evening care, overnight presence, and morning care.
> This may work well for pets who are comfortable during the day but benefit from companionship and supervision overnight.
* Midday visit required if no doggie door is available.
> Add-on options:
> $20 potty break
> $25 30-minute walk and potty break
18-Hour Stay – $150
Provides extended daytime care in addition to overnight presence.
> This is appropriate for pets who should not be left alone for long periods or who have more involved daily routines.
23-Hour All-Day Stay – $200
Provides near-continuous in-home care, with limited time away for the sitter’s meals, personal needs, or approved errands.
As always, our pet sitting rates reflect personalized care delivered by a bonded and insured pet sitter focused on safety, consistency, and clear communication.
Provides evening care, overnight presence, and morning care.
> This may work well for pets who are comfortable during the day but benefit from companionship and supervision overnight.
* Midday visit required if no doggie door is available.
> Add-on options:
> $20 potty break
> $25 30-minute walk and potty break
18-Hour Stay – $150
Provides extended daytime care in addition to overnight presence.
> This is appropriate for pets who should not be left alone for long periods or who have more involved daily routines.
23-Hour All-Day Stay – $200
Provides near-continuous in-home care, with limited time away for the sitter’s meals, personal needs, or approved errands.
As always, our pet sitting rates reflect personalized care delivered by a bonded and insured pet sitter focused on safety, consistency, and clear communication.
Overnight Service Area
Overnight pet sitting may be available across a broader portion of the Phoenix West Valley than routine drop-in visits.
Availability depends on:
* Travel distance
* Sitter availability
* Requested dates
* Reservation length
* Household care needs
Submit your full service address and travel dates so coverage can be confirmed before the meet and greet.
Availability depends on:
* Travel distance
* Sitter availability
* Requested dates
* Reservation length
* Household care needs
Submit your full service address and travel dates so coverage can be confirmed before the meet and greet.
Holiday and Emergency Fees
Requests made with less than 24 hours’ notice may include:
* $50 emergency fee for non-holiday requests
* $80 emergency fee for holiday requests
Holiday fees apply to the day before, the day of, and the day after designated major holidays.
* $25 for a 12-hour stay
* $40 for an 18-hour stay
* $50 for a 23-hour stay
Not sure whether your pets need visits or overnight care?
Compare Drop-In & Overnight Pet Sitting* $50 emergency fee for non-holiday requests
* $80 emergency fee for holiday requests
Holiday fees apply to the day before, the day of, and the day after designated major holidays.
* $25 for a 12-hour stay
* $40 for an 18-hour stay
* $50 for a 23-hour stay
Not sure whether your pets need visits or overnight care?
Keep Your Pets Comfortable at Home While You Travel
Tell us about your pets, travel dates, location, routines, and supervision needs. We will confirm sitter availability and help you choose the appropriate stay length.
Check Overnight Pet Sitting AvailabilityHourly In-Home Pet Sitting
Hourly in-home pet sitting provides continuous care and companionship when a standard drop-in visit is not long enough, but an overnight stay is unnecessary.
This option works well for day trips, long appointments, weddings, extended workdays, puppies, senior pets, or pets who need closer daytime supervision.
This option works well for day trips, long appointments, weddings, extended workdays, puppies, senior pets, or pets who need closer daytime supervision.
What Hourly In-Home Pet Sitting Can Include:
Your sitter remains with your pets throughout the scheduled care block and follows their normal household routine.
Care may include:
* Feeding and fresh water
* Medication as instructed
* Potty breaks or walks
* Litter box and pet-waste cleanup
* Play, enrichment, and companionship
* Supervision and wellness observations
* Care for multiple household pets
* Approved household tasks
* Photos and a written care update
Care may include:
* Feeding and fresh water
* Medication as instructed
* Potty breaks or walks
* Litter box and pet-waste cleanup
* Play, enrichment, and companionship
* Supervision and wellness observations
* Care for multiple household pets
* Approved household tasks
* Photos and a written care update
One Sitter for Each Scheduled Care Block
One FurBabies & Friends sitter is assigned to each hourly reservation and remains with your pets for the scheduled continuous period.
You receive the sitter’s information before service begins, and Kristie remains included in the shared communication during the reservation.
You receive the sitter’s information before service begins, and Kristie remains included in the shared communication during the reservation.
Hourly In-Home Pet Sitting Rate
$30 per hour
> Two hour minimum requirement
Longer reservations depend on sitter availability. When pets need extensive evening or overnight supervision, an 18-hour or 23-hour overnight stay may be the more appropriate option.
> Two hour minimum requirement
Longer reservations depend on sitter availability. When pets need extensive evening or overnight supervision, an 18-hour or 23-hour overnight stay may be the more appropriate option.
Hourly Pet Sitting Service Area
Hourly in-home pet sitting is generally available within the standard service area near Glendale ZIP code 85308, including qualifying areas of Glendale and Peoria.
Requests outside the normal service area may be considered based on travel distance, reservation length, requested times, and sitter availability.
Requests outside the normal service area may be considered based on travel distance, reservation length, requested times, and sitter availability.
Emergency and Holiday Requests
Requests made with less than 24 hours’ notice may include:
* $25 emergency fee for non-holiday requests
* $40emergency fee for holiday requests
Holiday visits include a $15 per-visit fee on the day before, day of, and day after designated major holidays.
* $25 emergency fee for non-holiday requests
* $40emergency fee for holiday requests
Holiday visits include a $15 per-visit fee on the day before, day of, and day after designated major holidays.
Need More Than a Standard Drop-In Visit?
Tell us how long you will be away and what care your pets need. We will help determine whether hourly care is the appropriate option.
Check Hourly Pet Sitting AvailabilityLimited In-Home Dog Boarding, By Approval
Limited in-home dog boarding may be available for approved dogs whose families prefer a private home environment instead of a traditional boarding facility.
Because boarding occurs in Kristie's home and may involve resident dogs, availability is intentionally limited. Each dog must complete an assessment and meet the household’s health, behavior, and safety requirements before care can be confirmed.
Because boarding occurs in Kristie's home and may involve resident dogs, availability is intentionally limited. Each dog must complete an assessment and meet the household’s health, behavior, and safety requirements before care can be confirmed.
Boarding Requirements:
Dogs must:
* Be friendly and safe around people and other dogs
* Complete a temperament assessment
* Be crate trained
* Be current on required vaccinations
* Be spayed or neutered if older than six months
* Weigh more than 40 pounds if they are an adult dog
Puppies under six months may be considered even if they weigh less than 40 pounds.
Approval depends on the individual dog, requested dates, current resident dogs, and available space. Completing an assessment does not guarantee boarding availability.
* Be friendly and safe around people and other dogs
* Complete a temperament assessment
* Be crate trained
* Be current on required vaccinations
* Be spayed or neutered if older than six months
* Weigh more than 40 pounds if they are an adult dog
Puppies under six months may be considered even if they weigh less than 40 pounds.
Approval depends on the individual dog, requested dates, current resident dogs, and available space. Completing an assessment does not guarantee boarding availability.
Boarding Versus Overnight Pet Sitting
With in-home boarding, your dog stays in an approved caregiver’s home. With overnight pet sitting, one sitter stays with your pets in your own home.
Boarding includes routine feeding, medication when appropriate, potty care, exercise, companionship, and updates based on the dog’s approved care plan.
Boarding includes routine feeding, medication when appropriate, potty care, exercise, companionship, and updates based on the dog’s approved care plan.
Interested in Limited In-Home Boarding?
Tell us about your dog’s age, weight, crate experience, vaccination status, behavior around dogs and people, and requested dates.
Ask About Dog BoardingA Pet Sitting Team Built for Reliable Coverage
Some pet parents are accustomed to one sitter completing every visit. FurBabies & Friends uses a coordinated team model for drop-in pet sitting, so visits may be shared among approved sitters based on location, timing, and availability.
Your pets are not assigned to random caregivers. Every scheduled sitter is part of the FurBabies & Friends team, follows the same documented care plan, and remains connected with you and Kristie throughout the reservation.
Before working independently, every FurBabies & Friends pet sitter completes screening, an in-person interview, a background check, hands-on shadowing, and final approval.
Your pets are not assigned to random caregivers. Every scheduled sitter is part of the FurBabies & Friends team, follows the same documented care plan, and remains connected with you and Kristie throughout the reservation.
Before working independently, every FurBabies & Friends pet sitter completes screening, an in-person interview, a background check, hands-on shadowing, and final approval.
Benefits of a Team-Based Care Model
A team-based model provides practical safeguards that a single-sitter arrangement cannot always offer.
More dependable coverage
Your pet’s care does not depend entirely on one person remaining available throughout your reservation. If a sitter becomes ill, experiences an emergency, or encounters a serious scheduling delay, another trained team member can provide coverage.
Another trained set of eyes
Different sitters may notice changes in appetite, mobility, behavior, waste, skin, energy, or the home environment. Each sitter documents relevant observations so concerns can be addressed rather than overlooked.
Fresh attention during longer reservations
Reservations with multiple daily visits can be demanding. Sharing visits among qualified team members helps each sitter arrive prepared, attentive, and focused on your pets’ care.
Greater familiarity with the care team
Pets who are comfortable with new people may benefit from becoming familiar with more than one approved caregiver. This can make future reservations or unexpected backup coverage less disruptive.
The sitter may change, but the care plan does not. Every assigned sitter follows the same documented instructions, scheduled visit length, care standards, and communication process. Kristie remains included in the shared communication and oversees the reservation.
More dependable coverage
Your pet’s care does not depend entirely on one person remaining available throughout your reservation. If a sitter becomes ill, experiences an emergency, or encounters a serious scheduling delay, another trained team member can provide coverage.
Another trained set of eyes
Different sitters may notice changes in appetite, mobility, behavior, waste, skin, energy, or the home environment. Each sitter documents relevant observations so concerns can be addressed rather than overlooked.
Fresh attention during longer reservations
Reservations with multiple daily visits can be demanding. Sharing visits among qualified team members helps each sitter arrive prepared, attentive, and focused on your pets’ care.
Greater familiarity with the care team
Pets who are comfortable with new people may benefit from becoming familiar with more than one approved caregiver. This can make future reservations or unexpected backup coverage less disruptive.
The sitter may change, but the care plan does not. Every assigned sitter follows the same documented instructions, scheduled visit length, care standards, and communication process. Kristie remains included in the shared communication and oversees the reservation.
How Our Pet Sitting Process Keeps Care Organized
Reliable pet sitting starts before the first visit. FurBabies & Friends documents your pets, home, routines, access instructions, emergency information, and care expectations so every assigned sitter arrives prepared and follows the same plan.
Detailed preparation helps every sitter know what your pets need, where care items are located, how your home should be secured, and what to do if something unexpected occurs.
Detailed preparation helps every sitter know what your pets need, where care items are located, how your home should be secured, and what to do if something unexpected occurs.
1
Confirm Availability and Complete Your Forms
Tell us about your dates, location, pets, and preferred type of care. Once availability is confirmed, new clients complete standardized household, care, veterinary, emergency, policy, liability, and preparation documents.
These forms organize the information needed to care for your pets, enter and secure your home, respond to medical needs, and arrange continued care if your return is unexpectedly delayed.
These forms organize the information needed to care for your pets, enter and secure your home, respond to medical needs, and arrange continued care if your return is unexpectedly delayed.
2
Complete the Meet and Greet
For drop-in and hourly care, Kristie personally completes the in-home meet and greet. Overnight clients meet directly with the sitter assigned to their reservation.
We review routines, medications, behavior, access, security, supplies, household requests, and emergency instructions before service begins.
We review routines, medications, behavior, access, security, supplies, household requests, and emergency instructions before service begins.
3
Map the Home and Care Routine
Photos and detailed notes document your pets, entry method, supplies, medications, feeding areas, litter boxes, leashes, enclosures, outdoor areas, and other care-task locations.
This prevents important information from depending on one sitter’s memory and reduces avoidable questions while you are away.
This prevents important information from depending on one sitter’s memory and reduces avoidable questions while you are away.
4
Receive Your Schedule and Coordinated Updates
Before care begins, you receive your detailed schedule, assigned sitter information, and a shared group message with the client, Kristie, and everyone caring for the pets.
During service, the group receives arrival notices, photos, care summaries, observations, household-task confirmations, and schedule updates in one place.
During service, the group receives arrival notices, photos, care summaries, observations, household-task confirmations, and schedule updates in one place.
The “Friends” in FurBabies & Friends Need Care Too
Pets come in every size, species, personality, and level of need. Some want constant companionship, while others are more independent, but every pet still depends on someone to keep them safe, comfortable, and cared for when their family is away.
FurBabies & Friends provides care for the whole household, helping pet parents travel, work, and enjoy life knowing every furry, feathered, scaled, or finned family member is included.
Every pet deserves dependable care, no matter their species. FurBabies & Friends helps families live their ideal life with the pets they love, furry or not.
FurBabies & Friends provides care for the whole household, helping pet parents travel, work, and enjoy life knowing every furry, feathered, scaled, or finned family member is included.
Every pet deserves dependable care, no matter their species. FurBabies & Friends helps families live their ideal life with the pets they love, furry or not.
Dogs
Effie & rue the pugs
Dogs often need more than food and a quick check-in. They rely on human interaction, movement, routine, reassurance, and companionship to feel secure while their family is away.
Our dog clients receive familiar, in-home care designed to help them feel safe, seen, and connected until their people return.
Browse Our Dog Client Photo GalleryOur dog clients receive familiar, in-home care designed to help them feel safe, seen, and connected until their people return.
Puppies
Murphy, the Rottweiler puppy, is part of the furry babies photo gallery of puppies for FurBabies & Friends
Kaia, the Weimaraner puppy, is a cute furry baby animal that enjoys our short term drop in visits in Peoria, AZ
Harley the Rottweiler puppy received top notch care with FurBabies & Friends in home overnight pet sitting.
Harley the Rottweiler puppy received top notch care with FurBabies & Friends in home overnight pet sitting.
Zeus, the Boston Terrier, enjoyed boarding and socializing while boarding with FurBabies & Friends.
Moki is one of many pictures in the furry babies photo gallery puppy edition.
Cute animal photos of puppies from puppy training and pet sitting.
Puppies are still learning how the world works. Changes in routine, longer periods alone, and missed opportunities for reassurance can feel especially difficult during this stage.
Thoughtful puppy care gives them the attention, consistency, and human connection they need while helping pet parents continue living their lives without leaving their puppy unsupported.
Discover Our Puppy Client GalleryThoughtful puppy care gives them the attention, consistency, and human connection they need while helping pet parents continue living their lives without leaving their puppy unsupported.
Cats
Milo the cat sits for a cat photo shoot during his pet sitting visit in Glendale, AZ.
Milo the cat sits for a cat photo shoot during his pet sitting visit in Glendale, AZ.
Milo the exotic domestic shorthair cat in Peoria, AZ
Milo the exotic domestic shorthair cat in Peoria, AZ
Hiro cat
Serifina cat
In Home Overnight Cat Sitting Sun City, AZ
In Home Overnight Cat Sitting Sun City, AZ
In Home Drop In and Care for Kittens and Cats Glendale, AZ
In Home Drop In and Care for Kittens and Cats Glendale, AZ
In Home Drop In and Care for Kittens and Cats Surprise, AZ
In Home Drop In and Care for Kittens and Cats Surprise, AZ
Photos of cute cats is definitely a huge benefit of being a pet sitter at FurBabies & Friends.
Photos of cute cats is definitely a huge benefit of being a pet sitter at FurBabies & Friends.
Cats may be independent, but they are not unaffected by change. Many feel safest in their own home, surrounded by familiar scents, hiding places, routines, and spaces.
Whether a cat seeks constant affection or prefers quiet companionship from a distance, dependable care helps them feel secure while their family is away.
Examine Our Cat Client GalleryWhether a cat seeks constant affection or prefers quiet companionship from a distance, dependable care helps them feel secure while their family is away.
Other Household Pets
McCaw Parrot, bird pet sitter near me, Glendale, AZ
McCaw Parrot, bird pet sitter near me, Glendale, AZ
Fish also need care too, many people ask how pet sitting works, the answer is we can help with any household pets and will care for them per your instructions for homes in the Phoenix West Valley.
Fish also need care too, many people ask how pet sitting works, the answer is we can help with any household pets and will care for them per your instructions for homes in the Phoenix West Valley.
A large turtle FurBabies & Friends helped care for while the pet parents were on Vacation, we happily care for all household pets including reptiles, birds, fish and small animals.
A large turtle FurBabies & Friends helped care for while the pet parents were on Vacation, we happily care for all household pets including reptiles, birds, fish and small animals.
Large iguana pet sitter near Glendale, AZ
Large iguana pet sitter near Glendale, AZ
Black rabbit care provided by an in home pet sitter near Glendale Arizona.
Black rabbit care provided by an in home pet sitter near Glendale Arizona.
Alfie Guinea pig
Fara after her horse bath Glendale, AZ
Fara after her horse bath Glendale, AZ
Fara was our first Horse bath before a horse show, this is before
Fara was our first Horse bath before a horse show, this is before
Birds, reptiles, fish, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and other household pets may not ask for attention in the same way dogs or cats do, but they still depend completely on people for their safety and daily well-being.
Their food, water, habitats, temperature, routines, and comfort still matter. The “Friends” in FurBabies & Friends means no pet in the household is treated as an afterthought.
Review Our Other Household Pets GalleryTheir food, water, habitats, temperature, routines, and comfort still matter. The “Friends” in FurBabies & Friends means no pet in the household is treated as an afterthought.
Why West Valley Pet Parents Trust FurBabies & Friends
Choosing a pet sitter means trusting someone with both your pets and your home. FurBabies & Friends has earned the confidence of local families through dependable service, detailed communication, professional care systems, and years of experience caring for pets throughout Glendale, Peoria, and the Phoenix West Valley.
“The peace of mind they provided while I traveled was priceless.”
Kristie and Michelle completed a thorough meet and greet, learned every part of the pets’ routine, and helped Lynn feel confident leaving her newly adopted Great Dane, who struggled with severe separation anxiety. Michelle provided regular photos and updates, built trust with the cats, and stayed beyond the scheduled reservation when Lynn’s flight was unexpectedly delayed.
— Lynn B, Overnight Pet Sitting Client
— Lynn B, Overnight Pet Sitting Client
“I was able to truly relax and enjoy my trip because I knew Sarge was in great hands.”
While Sarah traveled, the FurBabies & Friends team kept Sarge comfortable in his own home with scheduled feeding, walks, playtime, and twice-daily visits. A detailed sitter schedule, shared group message, and consistent photos, videos, and updates kept Sarah informed throughout the trip.
— Sarah, Drop-In Pet Sitting Client
— Sarah, Drop-In Pet Sitting Client
“We were able to enjoy our vacation knowing our pets were in exceptional hands.”
With multiple pets and medical needs, finding the right care was critical. The team handled everything with professionalism, constant communication, and detailed updates, making the entire experience completely stress-free.
— Marla, Pet Sitting Client
— Marla, Pet Sitting Client
Important Pet Sitting Policies & Requirements
Home Access and Keys
* A $20 fee applies each time a physical key must be picked up or returned.
* Clients may authorize FurBabies & Friends to securely retain a key for future service and backup coverage.
* Entry methods, alarm information, gates, locks, and access instructions must be confirmed before care begins.
Additional Pets Fees and Meet and Greets
* The first meet and greet is complimentary.
* Additional requested introductions or meet and greets are $30.
* Base pricing includes up to three pets.
* Additional dogs or cats are $5 each.
* Additional small pets are $3 each.
Behavior and Special Handling
* Bite histories, reactivity, aggression, escape risks, and handling concerns must be disclosed.
* A muzzle or other safety equipment may be required.
* Special-handling fees may range from $5 to $15 per visit.
* Service may be declined when care cannot be provided safely.
Pet Sitting and Boarding Deposits, Changes, and Cancellations
A deposit of 25% to 75% of the invoice total is due when booking, based on how close the reservation is to the service start date.
Reasonable changes may be made without penalty when requested at least one week in advance. Reductions made during an active reservation, such as returning home early, are charged as originally scheduled because that time was reserved and other clients may have been declined.
Extenuating circumstances may be reviewed individually, and supporting documentation may be requested.
Non-Holiday Cancellation Fees
* 8 to 14 days before service begins: 25% of the total invoice
* 4 to 7 days before service begins: 50% of the total invoice
* 1 to 3 days before service begins: 75% of the total invoice
* Within 24 hours of service beginning: 100% of the total invoice
Holiday Cancellation Fees
* 15 to 28 days before service begins: 25% of the invoice total
* 8 to 14 days before service begins: 50% of the invoice total
* 3 to 7 days before service begins: 75% of the invoice total
* Two days or less before service begins: 100% of the invoice total
* A $20 fee applies each time a physical key must be picked up or returned.
* Clients may authorize FurBabies & Friends to securely retain a key for future service and backup coverage.
* Entry methods, alarm information, gates, locks, and access instructions must be confirmed before care begins.
Additional Pets Fees and Meet and Greets
* The first meet and greet is complimentary.
* Additional requested introductions or meet and greets are $30.
* Base pricing includes up to three pets.
* Additional dogs or cats are $5 each.
* Additional small pets are $3 each.
Behavior and Special Handling
* Bite histories, reactivity, aggression, escape risks, and handling concerns must be disclosed.
* A muzzle or other safety equipment may be required.
* Special-handling fees may range from $5 to $15 per visit.
* Service may be declined when care cannot be provided safely.
Pet Sitting and Boarding Deposits, Changes, and Cancellations
A deposit of 25% to 75% of the invoice total is due when booking, based on how close the reservation is to the service start date.
Reasonable changes may be made without penalty when requested at least one week in advance. Reductions made during an active reservation, such as returning home early, are charged as originally scheduled because that time was reserved and other clients may have been declined.
Extenuating circumstances may be reviewed individually, and supporting documentation may be requested.
Non-Holiday Cancellation Fees
* 8 to 14 days before service begins: 25% of the total invoice
* 4 to 7 days before service begins: 50% of the total invoice
* 1 to 3 days before service begins: 75% of the total invoice
* Within 24 hours of service beginning: 100% of the total invoice
Holiday Cancellation Fees
* 15 to 28 days before service begins: 25% of the invoice total
* 8 to 14 days before service begins: 50% of the invoice total
* 3 to 7 days before service begins: 75% of the invoice total
* Two days or less before service begins: 100% of the invoice total
Pet Sitting FAQs for Glendale and the Phoenix West Valley
How far in advance should I book a pet sitter in Glendale or the Phoenix West Valley?
Contact FurBabies & Friends as soon as your travel dates are confirmed. Availability is more limited during holidays, spring break, summer travel periods, and other popular vacation times.
Booking early also gives new clients enough time to complete the required forms, confirm home access, and schedule the complimentary meet and greet before care begins.
Booking early also gives new clients enough time to complete the required forms, confirm home access, and schedule the complimentary meet and greet before care begins.
Do you offer last-minute or emergency pet sitting?
We make every reasonable effort to accommodate last-minute requests, but availability is not guaranteed.
Established clients are generally easier to schedule because their forms, care instructions, and home access information are already on file. New clients must complete the required onboarding and meet and greet before service can begin. Applicable last-minute service fees may also apply.
Established clients are generally easier to schedule because their forms, care instructions, and home access information are already on file. New clients must complete the required onboarding and meet and greet before service can begin. Applicable last-minute service fees may also apply.
Will the same pet sitter complete every visit?
It depends on the type of pet sitting service.
Drop-in visits may be shared among approved FurBabies & Friends sitters based on location, timing, and availability. Before service begins, you receive a detailed schedule showing who is assigned to each visit.
Hourly care is assigned to one sitter for the scheduled care block. Overnight pet sitting is assigned to one consistent sitter for the full reservation, except if an unexpected emergency requires backup coverage.
Drop-in visits may be shared among approved FurBabies & Friends sitters based on location, timing, and availability. Before service begins, you receive a detailed schedule showing who is assigned to each visit.
Hourly care is assigned to one sitter for the scheduled care block. Overnight pet sitting is assigned to one consistent sitter for the full reservation, except if an unexpected emergency requires backup coverage.
What happens if my assigned pet sitter becomes unavailable?
Because FurBabies & Friends operates as a coordinated team, Kristie can arrange for another approved sitter to step in when unexpected illness, emergencies, or serious scheduling problems occur.
The replacement sitter receives access to the same documented care instructions, household information, schedule, and communication process. You will be informed of any necessary staffing change.
The replacement sitter receives access to the same documented care instructions, household information, schedule, and communication process. You will be informed of any necessary staffing change.
How are FurBabies & Friends pet sitters screened and prepared?
Pet sitters complete an initial screening process, multiple interviews, an in-person meeting with Kristie, a background check, hands-on shadowing, and final approval before working independently.
Every sitter is also expected to follow the same care, safety, home-security, scheduling, and communication standards. FurBabies & Friends pet sitters are bonded and insured through Pet Sitters & Associates.
Every sitter is also expected to follow the same care, safety, home-security, scheduling, and communication standards. FurBabies & Friends pet sitters are bonded and insured through Pet Sitters & Associates.
Can you administer medication or care for pets with special needs?
In many cases, yes. We may provide routine medication and individualized care for puppies, senior pets, multi-pet households, pets with mobility limitations, and pets with established medical routines.
Medication instructions must be complete and the pet must allow the medication to be administered safely. Complex medical needs are reviewed before booking so we can determine whether the requested care is within the team’s capabilities.
Medication instructions must be complete and the pet must allow the medication to be administered safely. Complex medical needs are reviewed before booking so we can determine whether the requested care is within the team’s capabilities.
Can you care for shy, fearful, reactive, or bite-history pets?
Possibly. Temperament, handling concerns, reactivity, escape risks, and all bite history must be disclosed before service begins.
Additional introductions, safety equipment, handling precautions, or special-handling fees may be required. FurBabies & Friends may decline or discontinue service when a pet cannot be handled safely by the assigned care team.
Additional introductions, safety equipment, handling precautions, or special-handling fees may be required. FurBabies & Friends may decline or discontinue service when a pet cannot be handled safely by the assigned care team.
What happens if my pet becomes sick or injured while I am away?
Most definitely! We care for dogs, cats, and many other household pets. If you have birds, reptiles, small animals, fish or other various pets, contact us with details so we can confirm care requirements.
Will my pet sitter also water plants or bring in mail?
Yes, light home care is typically included such as bringing in mail, rotating lights, pulling window coverings, and watering plants based on your instructions.
This helps your home look lived in while you are traveling and provides additional peace of mind.
This helps your home look lived in while you are traveling and provides additional peace of mind.
How far in advance should I book pet sitting in Glendale?
For best availability, we recommend booking as early as possible, especially for holidays, spring break, and summer travel season in Arizona.
Last minute requests are sometimes possible, but availability is limited during peak travel dates.
Last minute requests are sometimes possible, but availability is limited during peak travel dates.
What is your cancellation policy for pet sitting?
Our cancellation policy depends on the type of booking and the time of year. Holiday periods often require more notice due to limited availability and high demand.
If you need to change your dates, contact us as soon as possible so we can work with you on the best solution.
If you need to change your dates, contact us as soon as possible so we can work with you on the best solution.
How do you handle emergencies during pet sitting?
FurBabies & Friends will contact you, notify Kristie, and follow your written veterinary and emergency-care instructions. When veterinary treatment is needed, your pet may be taken to your preferred veterinarian or the nearest appropriate emergency clinic.
New clients complete a veterinary release and provide emergency contact information before travel. If you cannot be reached during a time-sensitive emergency, the signed authorization allows the team to act in your pet’s best interest within the limits you established.
New clients complete a veterinary release and provide emergency contact information before travel. If you cannot be reached during a time-sensitive emergency, the signed authorization allows the team to act in your pet’s best interest within the limits you established.
What should I prepare before pet sitting begins?
Complete all requested care, household, veterinary, emergency, policy, and liability forms before your reservation. Leave sufficient food, medication, treats, leashes, litter, cleaning supplies, habitat supplies, and other care items in an accessible location.
You should also confirm home access, alarm instructions, emergency contacts, veterinary information, feeding routines, medication directions, behavior concerns, and any areas that are off limits to pets or sitters.
You should also confirm home access, alarm instructions, emergency contacts, veterinary information, feeding routines, medication directions, behavior concerns, and any areas that are off limits to pets or sitters.
What happens if my return trip is delayed?
Contact the shared group message as soon as you learn that your return has been delayed. Kristie will determine whether the current sitter or another approved team member is available to continue care.
Additional visits or extended care are subject to sitter availability and will be billed based on the service required. Do not assume care can automatically continue without confirming the revised schedule.
Additional visits or extended care are subject to sitter availability and will be billed based on the service required. Do not assume care can automatically continue without confirming the revised schedule.
How do you adjust pet sitting visits during extreme Arizona heat?
During extreme heat, outdoor activity may be shortened or modified to protect your pet’s safety. Dogs may receive brief shaded potty breaks followed by indoor companionship or enrichment instead of an extended outdoor walk.
Sitters also monitor water access, comfort, behavior, and visible signs of heat stress. Puppies, senior pets, short-nosed breeds, and pets with medical concerns may require additional precautions or a modified care plan.
Sitters also monitor water access, comfort, behavior, and visible signs of heat stress. Puppies, senior pets, short-nosed breeds, and pets with medical concerns may require additional precautions or a modified care plan.
Is in-home pet sitting better than dog boarding?
In-home pet sitting is often a good fit for pets who are most comfortable in familiar surroundings and benefit from maintaining their normal feeding, sleeping, medication, and household routines.
Limited in-home dog boarding may be appropriate for approved dogs who are comfortable staying in a caregiver’s home with resident dogs. The best option depends on your pet’s behavior, supervision needs, routine, household, and service availability.
Limited in-home dog boarding may be appropriate for approved dogs who are comfortable staying in a caregiver’s home with resident dogs. The best option depends on your pet’s behavior, supervision needs, routine, household, and service availability.
Ready to Plan Care for Your Pets?
Whether you need drop-in visits, hourly care, or overnight pet sitting, tell us about your pets, requested dates, and location. We will confirm availability and help you determine the most appropriate care option for your household.
New clients receive a complimentary in-home meet and greet after service availability is confirmed.
Check Pet Sitting AvailabilityNew clients receive a complimentary in-home meet and greet after service availability is confirmed.