If the occasional error does happen, we are easy to reach, we own our mistakes and we make it right in a timely manner. That means treating you, your pets and our amazing staff with the utmost respect and care. If a storm crashes a tree into your house, or your dog swallows its favorite toy--do you want a neighborhood kid you hired making decisions for you? With over 30 years of experience caring for pets and homes in Dallas, Plano and Richardson, we are the gold standard for pet care in this market.
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Park Cities Pet Sitter opened almost 30 years ago, in 1992. In 1996, Joette White began working for the company as a pet sitter, and then in 2000, she purchased the company from the original owner. Naturally driven to provide superior customer service, Joette focused on making Park Cities Pet Sitter the best pet care company in the Metroplex.
All non-emergency calls that come in overnight between 5pm and 9am, during weekdays, will be responded to ASAP during regular business hours. All non-emergency calls that come in on Saturday and Sunday will be responded to the ASAP next business day, during regular office hours. ALL EMERGENCY CALLS OR LAST MINUTE REQUESTS THAT COME IN AFTER 10PM will be responded to the following morning ASAP. If you need to get a message to or in contact with your sitter immediately. PLEASE NOTE: Our staff typically work between the hours of 7am and 10pm.
It is hard to believe, but Park Cities Pet Sitter celebrated its 25th anniversary of being in business in 2017. We are humbled by the trust, love and appreciation you have placed in us since the beginning, and we look forward to being there for you and your pets for another 25 years. We also know that we could not have done it without the amazing staff of pet sitters who have worked with us since the beginning. It is their passion and love for our clients' pets that have created "25 Years of Happy Pets."
There are many pet care options out there, but you may not know all of the things you should ask when considering the different providers. We created these comparisons to help educate you on the types of things to be aware of when choosing someone to care for your pets and home. Even if you do not choose Park Cities Pet Sitter, we hope that at the very least you will choose a professional that fits your needs, and that you are able to screen them thoroughly so you have a great service experience.
Reviews (40)
Brooke Harlow
May 12, 2022
I reached out to PCPS in a panic. I was leaving the state for my wedding and my plans for my original pet sitter fell through a few days before I had to take off. I knew they were a highly rated company so I reached out with an SOS. From the moment I spoke with the manager I felt at ease knowing this team would be watching my dog and cat. Max did a phenomenal job taking care of my fur-kiddos and sent me updates every time he visited my house. I will definitely be a repeat client in the future, thank you Max, and the whole team at PCPS! :
Nicole Tisdale
Mar 15, 2022
THE BEST! Finding Park Cities Pet Sitter makes us enjoy our trips away even more. Danielle is pure gold and took care of our crew like her own. Communication, set-up, care are all exceptional and so easy. Don't usually write reviews (but always read them). Could not resist this time. Add them to your A-List team.
Natalie Behling
Feb 24, 2022
Just hired PCPSI to watch my cat, Bear, for the first time while I was out of town for 4 days, and I am very pleased. Paul did a great job taking care of my fur baby; he was on time for every visit, took care in getting my cat's food, water and litter box all situated, and hung around to play/keep him company. My cat was also nervous at first, but Paul took time to make my cat comfortable around him/gave him space when he needed it. Furthermore, PCPSI was very accommodating with the recent ice storm that happened in Dallas.
I was having issues with my flight, to the point of my trip potentially getting canceled, and PCPSI was super communicative and were willing to cancel my service free of charge, if needed, given the unforeseen circumstances. Will definitely be hiring them again!
I was having issues with my flight, to the point of my trip potentially getting canceled, and PCPSI was super communicative and were willing to cancel my service free of charge, if needed, given the unforeseen circumstances. Will definitely be hiring them again!
Katie D.
Jan 21, 2022
Jennifer G.
Dec 31, 2021
Melissa La
Dec 12, 2021
Elisa A.
Nov 21, 2020
Terrence Welch
May 31, 2020
We have had excellent experiences with Park Cities Pet Sitters and highly recommend them. They have taken care of our cat on numerous weekends when we have been out of town, and on a few occasions taken care of her while we were on vacation. She loves the sitters, and purrs when she sees them. The best we can say about them, particularly Abby, is that they care. We will use them from here on out!
Elizabeth C.
May 09, 2020
I finally switched over to PCPS after paying friends to watch my cats and I should have switched sooner! This is truly a seamless experience- easy and quick booking online, consistent great service. My pet sitter genuinely cared about my cats and she texted me after every visit which kept me feeling at ease. I loved how they are always available and accommodating.
Sometimes travel plans are last minute or require unexpected changes. I appreciated that they could always make it happen for me. I finally didn't have to worry about what I was going to do with my cats while I was away. Amazing customer service! There's a reason they're so highly rated!
Sometimes travel plans are last minute or require unexpected changes. I appreciated that they could always make it happen for me. I finally didn't have to worry about what I was going to do with my cats while I was away. Amazing customer service! There's a reason they're so highly rated!
Josie Kilgore
Apr 14, 2020
My husband and I had been very hesitant to travel since we found our wonderful little kitty. When his grandmother got sick last summer, we no longer had a choice. He found Park Cities Pet Sitter, and we took a leap of faith. We couldn't be happier! First, it is so easy to book our services and pay online. It's the first thing we do when we book a new trip, and it takes fewer than five minutes. Secondly, and most importantly, is the actual pet sitting.
Our sitter is Kasey, and she is absolutely amazing. She came over before we left the first time to get to know us and our little fur baby. It was absolutely clear, from the first time we met her, how much she loves animals. Kasey sends pictures and videos of Syd (our cat) every time she comes over and consistently communicates with us. She also keeps Syd's food and litter area very clean.
My favorite part is that she always talks to Syd, plays with him, and even sings to him while she is working. :) We brag about Kasey everywhere we go, because she is the only reason we can now travel again without worry or guilt. Park Cities Pet Sitters are truly a blessing, and we feel so lucky to be able to depend on Kasey to be Syd's surrogate parent when we are gone.
Our sitter is Kasey, and she is absolutely amazing. She came over before we left the first time to get to know us and our little fur baby. It was absolutely clear, from the first time we met her, how much she loves animals. Kasey sends pictures and videos of Syd (our cat) every time she comes over and consistently communicates with us. She also keeps Syd's food and litter area very clean.
My favorite part is that she always talks to Syd, plays with him, and even sings to him while she is working. :) We brag about Kasey everywhere we go, because she is the only reason we can now travel again without worry or guilt. Park Cities Pet Sitters are truly a blessing, and we feel so lucky to be able to depend on Kasey to be Syd's surrogate parent when we are gone.
Kat Mendenhall
Feb 12, 2020
Park Cities Pet Sitter has provided excellent care for our pets for many years. They are quick to respond on last minute changes or needs. Our pets have been provided the attention and love that we are ourself give them. When we arrive home they are happy and not stressed from our absence. I highly recommend Park Cities for your pet needs.
Alvaro S.
Oct 29, 2019
I love this company. Getting service is extremely convenient and so quick through the online portal. Canceling can also be done online and works just as well. I love being able to communicate through email. They are quick to respond and follow up very timely in my opinion. Shout to Brad who walks both of my fussy dogs. He is amazing, friendly, and trustworthy. They have awesome safeguard in case of emergencies or if the default person can't go walk my dogs. They think of everything and keep great records.
Nikki M.
Oct 23, 2019
Millicent M.
Sep 04, 2019
What a amazing service from incredibly professional and loving people. This group loves our fur babies as much as we do! We feel comfortable and have full peace of mind when we are away that we have left our babies in the best hands possible. We could not be happier and we use them at least twice a month, minimum. They are the BEST!
Greg L.
Aug 14, 2019
Hands down the best pet service in the DFW area. I have nothing but great things to say about Park Cities - they really go above and beyond. Our sitter Chris is the sweetest and always keep us updated on our pet when we're away (often with a pic or two). Very easy to schedule and manage your account online as well.
Jen Annen
Jul 11, 2019
Mary Ruth McKenney
Nov 24, 2018
Phil Riggins
Oct 30, 2018
Park Cities Pet Sitter is incredible! The ease at which you can schedule your pet sitting needs is super convenient (online. And you can also pay online as well). They screen their sitters carefully & they are of course insured/bonded, etc., etc. They also arrange for you to meet the person who will be the sitter for your furry one(s), to ensure you are comfortable with him/her.
You can always request the same person anytime you have a sitting need, and we definitely do. Our sitter (Philip) is fantastic with our feline, 'Miss Kitty, ' & we most definitely believe that she now considers him her "God-Parent" because he is so wonderful w/her! We would highly recommend Park Cities to anyone looking for this type of service!
You can always request the same person anytime you have a sitting need, and we definitely do. Our sitter (Philip) is fantastic with our feline, 'Miss Kitty, ' & we most definitely believe that she now considers him her "God-Parent" because he is so wonderful w/her! We would highly recommend Park Cities to anyone looking for this type of service!
Lindsey W.
Oct 22, 2018
Maya Dyurich
Jul 25, 2018
PLEASE READ THIS IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT THE SERVICE! I was going out of the country for a week and reserved a cottage for my cat in a pets boarding. 3 days before my trip i took my baby to the vet and. commented him about that. He told me my cat was very stressed and he recomended to find a pet sitter instead of leaving her at a pets hotel. i was going crazy!
I found "park cities pet sitter" and gave them a call. i cancel the reservation at the hotel and decide to use their service. im glad i did! They were so professionals! My pet sitter was Jeremy M. he is the best! Such a sweet guy! He came to my house every day to feed my cat. but he run the extra mile! He sent me.
I found "park cities pet sitter" and gave them a call. i cancel the reservation at the hotel and decide to use their service. im glad i did! They were so professionals! My pet sitter was Jeremy M. he is the best! Such a sweet guy! He came to my house every day to feed my cat. but he run the extra mile! He sent me.
Carrie Flores
Jul 09, 2018
A. A.
May 25, 2018
I've had the chance to meet a couple of sitters from Park Cities and both were outstanding. Jan now watches my Penny when I'm away, and she does an amazing job. She even called before the first visit to make sure nothing had changed since she came by for a meet and greet. Talk about going above and beyond. Traveling is stressful. Knowing your furry family member is home alone makes it that much harder. It puts me at ease knowing Penny is being so well cared for.
Jason B.
Nov 28, 2017
Erin B.
Sep 12, 2017
Park Cities Pet Sitter is great! When we moved to Dallas, finding a reliable dog walker was such a struggle. We left appointment after appointment feeling discouraged. Then, PCPSI expanded into Richardson. When we met with Chris, we knew immediately this was the right company for us. He is reliable and always sends us a text/picture when he leaves. I feel completely at ease leaving Murphy in his hands! Highly recommended!
Leigh Elliott
Sep 06, 2017
Ken T.
Jun 03, 2017
Marilyn Morgan
May 24, 2017
Park Cities Pet Sitter is THE best service I have ever used for my beloved dogs. They are so caring, organized and detail oriented in their work with pets. I would recommend them to anyone! Their services are extremely reasonable. They always leave me notes of how they are doing, and call me to give me updates if I ask for them. I am always comfortable leaving my pets with them, for a weekend or two weeks.
B. N.
May 18, 2017
Absolutely wonderful! I was so scared to leave my 'kids' for so long, but Park Cities (I'm embarrassed that I can't recall the sitter's name) went above and beyond! My babies got excellent care, and LOVE. It was clear the moment I met my sitter that she loved animals as much as I do. I got videos everyday, and they even ran to the store to get more food when I extended my trip. Absolutely the best!
J. G.
May 07, 2017
Margaret P.
Mar 24, 2017
I have used Park Cities Pet Sitters since moving to Dallas over a year ago. They have always been able to meet my needs even on short notice. All of the care givers they have sent have been great with my dogs. I always feel comfortable that my "babies" will get the best care possible. It is so nice to use a company that has back up sitters in case something happens to my regular sitter.
I do not have the flexibility to leave work if my sitter can't get there. I would highly recommend them. Also, they have a great new online scheduling program that you can prearrange your appointments on 24 hours a day.
I do not have the flexibility to leave work if my sitter can't get there. I would highly recommend them. Also, they have a great new online scheduling program that you can prearrange your appointments on 24 hours a day.
Roxie E.
Feb 06, 2017
We have used Park Cities Pet Sitters, Inc. exclusively since 2002. Obviously, we are very pleased with the care our pets receive. Making an advance reservation is very easy. Also, it was a such a relief how sympathetic and accommodating they were with last-minute requests when elderly parents' medical emergencies required us to leave town immediately.
I can not adequately express how much we value PCPSI & the care they give our cats. We've had three different petsitters over the years and have been very pleased with the attention and care our cats receive. It's a real comfort to know that when we're out of town that our pets receive such wonderful care and lots of attention.
I can not adequately express how much we value PCPSI & the care they give our cats. We've had three different petsitters over the years and have been very pleased with the attention and care our cats receive. It's a real comfort to know that when we're out of town that our pets receive such wonderful care and lots of attention.
P. W.
Jan 19, 2017
I cannot say enough good things about Park Cities Pet Sitter. I have used their service for almost 10 years. They are so reliable, thorough and trustworthy. I feel completely comfortable leaving town because I know they will take the best care of my pets. I have a regular sitter (Mike); he leaves me notes about my pet's activity etc and will give me updates while I'm away. He genuinely cares about my pets, which is a great feeling. I would highly recommend PCPS to anyone!
L. A.
Jan 13, 2017
Great and very professional pet sitting service. I have an elderly cat that requires daily medication, and I have a busy work travel schedule. My pet sitter sends me pictures of my cat from his visits, which definitely gives me peace of mind. I know my cat is getting the attention she needs, and I also know that my home is being checked on. I definitely recommend PCPS.
Crystal L.
Mar 29, 2016
I called Park Cities Pet Sitter on Friday 3/18/16 to see if I could get a sitter for my cat for the following weekend, starting 3/25/16. I asked if it was too late to arrange a sitter for Easter weekend and was assured it was not. I am new to the area and travel frequently so I want to establish a long-standing relationship with someone who can care for both my dog and my cat when I'm away.
The online reviews led me to believe that this was a reliable company I could count on, as a new customer and in the future. I was told that I would be assigned an individual pet sitter and that they would contact me later that day (Friday) or the following day (Saturday the 19th). *It is now 3/29/16, my trip has already occurred, and I have yet to hear from them.* Thankfully, I found someone else who was willing to care for my cat in my absence, because it was clear that no one at PCPS was.
The online reviews led me to believe that this was a reliable company I could count on, as a new customer and in the future. I was told that I would be assigned an individual pet sitter and that they would contact me later that day (Friday) or the following day (Saturday the 19th). *It is now 3/29/16, my trip has already occurred, and I have yet to hear from them.* Thankfully, I found someone else who was willing to care for my cat in my absence, because it was clear that no one at PCPS was.
Laura J.
Feb 01, 2016
Lauren S.
May 10, 2015
I had never used a pet sitter before, but a friend recommended that I try Park Cities Pet Sitter, and I was very happy that I did! I felt much more comfortable having my dog at home, rather than boarded - I've had bad experiences with boarding. My pet sitter was great - Domino loves when she comes to visit! I'll definitely be calling them the next time I travel.
Julia W.
Apr 24, 2015
We have used Park Cities Pet Sitters service for two and a half years. We love this company, and our Petsitter, Judy. We have several dogs, and one of them is terrified of people. At 75 pounds, he looks somewhat intimidating. But from day one Judy worked on gaining his trust, which took a lot of patience (and treats!). The first few visits were challenging; our dog didn't want to come back inside, so Judy had to have another coworker come help her which took well over an hour. PCPSI didn't charge us for the extra time, which we appreciated.
But we also committed to getting some professional help for our dog. It has taken months for our dog to come around, but Judy didn't give up on us, and now we've worked out a routine that works. The petsitters at PCPSI send daily updates if you want them, otherwise they will keep a written journal for you to read when you return. It's very nice to have the peace of mind when you go on vacation knowing that your pets will be loved and cared for. I highly recommend this company!
But we also committed to getting some professional help for our dog. It has taken months for our dog to come around, but Judy didn't give up on us, and now we've worked out a routine that works. The petsitters at PCPSI send daily updates if you want them, otherwise they will keep a written journal for you to read when you return. It's very nice to have the peace of mind when you go on vacation knowing that your pets will be loved and cared for. I highly recommend this company!
Viv L.
Nov 18, 2014
First off. I want to say that I am not a fake reviewer. I am (or at least I was) a real, live paying customer with Park Cities and then suddenly I wasn't. When our first Park Cities Pet Sitter left to pursue different opportunities, we were assigned someone else. Sitter #2 was much more timid and did not get along well with my cat, who at times can get anxious and nervous, especially around feeding time.
Long story short, I asked Park Cities Pet Sitter to assign us someone else when I booked our next trip. No answer. I tried emailing. I tried calling several times. I left voicemails. I was getting nervous bc it was almost time for us to take our trip and we had no sitter. Still nothing. After weeks of no communication or reply back, I got the message.
I was dropped just like that. If Park Cities Pet Sitter didn't want me as a customer anymore, at least out of respect return my calls and tell it to me straight. Don't make me call and call and call. That's no way to run your business or treat another human being. To the next person trying to decide if this company is right for you, I would only recommend this place if you like being ignored.
Customer service is non-existent. You will never talk to a real person. Just their voicemail. Update to the company's response below: ".so we let you know we would unfortunately no longer be able to service your kitties." They let me know by never returning my calls or my emails. I never received an email or a phone call of this nature saying that they were no longer able to do business with me.
I did speak to the behaviorist Erin who gave me a ton of suggestions and even offered to come over on the next visit and show the next cat sitter some pointers. She said herself that when she handled my cats (with much more confidence) there were no problems. I was totally willing to work with her and Park Cities. But unfortunately was never given the chance.
Long story short, I asked Park Cities Pet Sitter to assign us someone else when I booked our next trip. No answer. I tried emailing. I tried calling several times. I left voicemails. I was getting nervous bc it was almost time for us to take our trip and we had no sitter. Still nothing. After weeks of no communication or reply back, I got the message.
I was dropped just like that. If Park Cities Pet Sitter didn't want me as a customer anymore, at least out of respect return my calls and tell it to me straight. Don't make me call and call and call. That's no way to run your business or treat another human being. To the next person trying to decide if this company is right for you, I would only recommend this place if you like being ignored.
Customer service is non-existent. You will never talk to a real person. Just their voicemail. Update to the company's response below: ".so we let you know we would unfortunately no longer be able to service your kitties." They let me know by never returning my calls or my emails. I never received an email or a phone call of this nature saying that they were no longer able to do business with me.
I did speak to the behaviorist Erin who gave me a ton of suggestions and even offered to come over on the next visit and show the next cat sitter some pointers. She said herself that when she handled my cats (with much more confidence) there were no problems. I was totally willing to work with her and Park Cities. But unfortunately was never given the chance.
Cathy Lux
Sep 25, 2014
Yelpe R.
Nov 07, 2012
I have worked with many pet sitters and PCPS stands apart from all others! These sitters and staff are extremely organized, diligent, professional, and consistent. I adopted/rescued my cat and she does not always get along with everyone, but Donna is officially the cat-whisperer! I think it's worth mentioning that their online reservation tool is awesome. For those with busy jobs who can't call during office hours, the site is extremely user-friendly and clear.