Special Friends Pet Sitting Service, LLC - Dayton, OH

Member since Jan 2020

We offer several services: pet sitting (for cats, dogs, birds, caged critters, and exotics), dog walking, midday potty breaks, medication administration (including insulin injections and fluids), kitty play sessions, pet taxi (transportation to/from groomers, vet appointments, etc), vacation home checks, and plant watering.

All of our pet care specialists are bonded, insured, background checked, and trained in Pet First Aid & CPR through the PetTech Program.

Our goal is to make your pets feel comfortable and happy and to provide you peace of mind while you’re away from your home. During each visit to your home we will feed your pets, refresh water, take dogs out for walks or yard time, scoop litter boxes or administer medication (if needed), and most of all, provide companionship to your pets. In addition to caring for your pets, we will also care for your home; we bring in mail and packages, take out trash cans, water indoor and outdoor plants, and rotate lights inside and outside. We also send frequent updates (with pictures) so that you know how your pets are getting along.

  • Certified
  • Bonded
  • Insured
  • BBB Accredited
  • Mobile Services

How do you serve precious pets?

  • In Home Pet Sitting
  • Private Dog Training
  • Pet Meds Administration
  • Dog Walking
  • Pet Boarding
  • Pet Taxi

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Alpacas
  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Chickens
  • Chinchillas
  • Dogs
  • Ducks
  • Ferrets
  • Fish
  • Frogs
  • Gerbils
  • Goats
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Hamsters
  • Hedgehogs
  • Horses
  • Lizards
  • Mice
  • Parrots
  • Rabbits
  • Rats
  • Snakes
  • Turtles

What size animals do you work with?

  • 20-39 lbs
  • 40-79 lbs
  • 80+ lbs
  • under 20 lbs

Pet Certifications

  • Certificate in Training and Counseling (CTC)
  • Pet Tech Certified Pet CPR & First Aid Instructor
  • Pet Tech Pet CPR & First Aid Certificate
  • PetCPR+ Pet CPR Certification

Bonded and Insured

  • Bonded
  • Insured

Proud member of...

  • Pet Sitters International (PSI)

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

PetWorks Cancellation Policy Pet Care Professional's Own Policy If a pet care professional has published their own cancellation or refund policy, that policy governs the refund of the service amount only. Any PetWorks fees, including the Care Coverage Fee and Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee, are governed by this PetWorks Cancellation Policy and not by the pet care professional's policy. Pet Parent Cancels If the pet care professional has not published their own cancellation policy, the service amount is refundable only if the pet parent cancels at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time of the booking. Cancellations within 72 hours of the scheduled start time are non-refundable for the service amount. The Care Coverage Fee is non-refundable when a pet parent cancels, regardless of timing and regardless of whether the pet care professional has their own cancellation policy. Pet Parent No-Show If a pet parent does not show up for a confirmed booking, no refund will be issued for the service amount or the Care Coverage Fee. Pet Care Professional Cancels If a pet care professional cancels a confirmed booking, the pet parent receives a 100% refund of everything they paid, including the Care Coverage Fee. The pet care professional receives no payment for the canceled service and is charged a Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee equal to 10% of the service amount, up to a maximum of $150. PetWorks may collect this fee by deducting it from a future payout through PetWorks or by other means if no future payout is available. Policy in Effect at Booking The cancellation rules that apply to a booking, including any pet care professional cancellation policy on file and the Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee rate, are those that were in effect when the booking was confirmed.

Without pet parents, Petworks wouldn't exist. What discount do you offer our dedicated members? (e.g. 20% off their first session, etc.)

$20 discount on a booking of three visits or more. New clients only please.

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Beavercreek, OH and surrounding cities.

What year did you begin serving pets?

1997

How did you hone your craft?

Began as a dog trainer and volunteer at SICSA, a shelter for stray dogs and cats. Became the Pet Care Associat for SICSA learning many skills.

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

To be patient and to show them what you want a opposed to yelling at them when they do something wrong.

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BASED IN: Dayton, OH
SERVICE AREA: Any distance, including Beavercreek, OH and surrounding cities.

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Best of 2021 Award

How do you serve precious pets?

  • In Home Pet Sitting
  • Private Dog Training
  • Pet Meds Administration
  • Dog Walking
  • Pet Boarding
  • Pet Taxi

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Alpacas
  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Chickens
  • Chinchillas
  • Dogs
  • Ducks
  • Ferrets
  • Fish
  • Frogs
  • Gerbils
  • Goats
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Hamsters
  • Hedgehogs
  • Horses
  • Lizards
  • Mice
  • Parrots
  • Rabbits
  • Rats
  • Snakes
  • Turtles

What size animals do you work with?

  • 20-39 lbs
  • 40-79 lbs
  • 80+ lbs
  • under 20 lbs

Pet Certifications

  • Certificate in Training and Counseling (CTC)
  • Pet Tech Certified Pet CPR & First Aid Instructor
  • Pet Tech Pet CPR & First Aid Certificate
  • PetCPR+ Pet CPR Certification

Bonded and Insured

  • Bonded
  • Insured

Proud member of...

  • Pet Sitters International (PSI)

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

PetWorks Cancellation Policy Pet Care Professional's Own Policy If a pet care professional has published their own cancellation or refund policy, that policy governs the refund of the service amount only. Any PetWorks fees, including the Care Coverage Fee and Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee, are governed by this PetWorks Cancellation Policy and not by the pet care professional's policy. Pet Parent Cancels If the pet care professional has not published their own cancellation policy, the service amount is refundable only if the pet parent cancels at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time of the booking. Cancellations within 72 hours of the scheduled start time are non-refundable for the service amount. The Care Coverage Fee is non-refundable when a pet parent cancels, regardless of timing and regardless of whether the pet care professional has their own cancellation policy. Pet Parent No-Show If a pet parent does not show up for a confirmed booking, no refund will be issued for the service amount or the Care Coverage Fee. Pet Care Professional Cancels If a pet care professional cancels a confirmed booking, the pet parent receives a 100% refund of everything they paid, including the Care Coverage Fee. The pet care professional receives no payment for the canceled service and is charged a Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee equal to 10% of the service amount, up to a maximum of $150. PetWorks may collect this fee by deducting it from a future payout through PetWorks or by other means if no future payout is available. Policy in Effect at Booking The cancellation rules that apply to a booking, including any pet care professional cancellation policy on file and the Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee rate, are those that were in effect when the booking was confirmed.

Without pet parents, Petworks wouldn't exist. What discount do you offer our dedicated members? (e.g. 20% off their first session, etc.)

$20 discount on a booking of three visits or more. New clients only please.

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Beavercreek, OH and surrounding cities.

What year did you begin serving pets?

1997

How did you hone your craft?

Began as a dog trainer and volunteer at SICSA, a shelter for stray dogs and cats. Became the Pet Care Associat for SICSA learning many skills.

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

To be patient and to show them what you want a opposed to yelling at them when they do something wrong.

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