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How It Works

Step 1: Connect With Us

Begin your journey by contacting us in one of the following ways:

Fill Out the Form: Complete our quick Pet Care Request Form to tell us about your furry baby and your care needs.

Call or Text: Reach out to us directly at (267) 227-0886. We’re here to answer your questions.

Step 2: Meet Your Pet Care Professional

Schedule a Free Meet & Greet/Day of Play + Evaluation: Discover how we cater to your pet’s unique personality and allow your pet to test us out for themselves!

Step 3: Schedule and Enjoy!

We make managing your pet care easy and flexible.

Access Our App: You’ll get free access to our ‘Time to Pet’ app. Here, you can effortlessly schedule all services and manage your appointments anytime.

Get Access To Our App

Our Time to Pet client app makes it super easy to request our services. Updating your pet profile is quick and easy to make sure their important information is always current. You can pay invoices, receive pet report cards and easily communicate with us.

Time To Pet mobile app interface on a smartphone screen for pet sitting software management.
Time To Pet mobile app interface on a smartphone screen for pet sitting software management.

OUR REQUIREMENTS

Pets must be 4 months old to attend & spayed/neutered by 1 year of age.

Pets must have leash & collar/harness with ID tag upon arrival. (We do not accept pets with e-collars.)

Rescue dogs over 1 year old must have lived in the same household for at least 1 year

Dogs must be up to date on vaccines + bordetella or have titers w/ proof of immunity from vet & they must have negative fecal.

Pets must be on flea, tick & heart-worm prevention or complete disease testing every 6 months with vet.

Pets must be crate/pen trained for their safety & comfort during mealtime & rest periods and adult dogs must have basic obedience/manners.

Dogs over 6 months old must be potty trained. (We understand accidents happen).

Dogs must not have any medical conditions that require IV/Injection meds or any other special treatments. (Oral pills/liquid; ear/eye drops & topical creams are allowed.)

Pets must NOT have a history of biting or aggression with people & dog's or show aggressive signs/behaviors.

Dogs must have successfully completed a FREE day of play evaluation & temperament test.

Pets must weigh no more than 35 LBS at their adult weight for daycare & boarding. (subject to change)

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Boutique pet care logo for Em's PAWSS featuring a watercolor illustration of a beagle and a small black dog.
Boutique pet care logo for Em's PAWSS featuring a watercolor illustration of a beagle and a small black dog.

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NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA

Lancelot Pl,

Philadelphia PA 19154