About the Pack

A small, dedicated team of pet lovers committed to providing trustworthy, reliable, and outstanding care for your furry family.

Our Story

Founded by Shady in 2016

Shady (pronounced "Sh-aa-di") founded Shady Waggers with a simple belief: pet care should be personal, transparent, and built on trust. With a background in hospitality and over 9 years of experience in pet care, Shady has built a team that treats every pet like family.

"At Shady Waggers, we enrich your pet's life while you are busy attending to yours."

A+ BBB Rated
PSI Member
9+ Years
Shady, founder of Shady Waggers, with a dog
The Team

Meet Our Pet Care Specialists

Every team member is a W-2 employee — carefully selected, background-checked, insured, bonded, and trained to our exacting standards.

Hayley - Pet Care Specialist
Hayley
Pet Care Specialist

Background in Animal Science. Hayley brings a scientific, compassionate approach to every pet interaction.

Chelsey - Pet Care Specialist
Chelsey
Pet Care Specialist

Tailors her approach to each pet's unique personality — adapting to their energy, mood, and preferences.

Greg - Pet Care Specialist
Greg
Pet Care Specialist

Inspired by his French Bulldog Poppy, Greg brings genuine love and patience to every walk and visit.

Our Standard

A New Standard in Pet Care

Insured & Bonded

Every team member is fully insured and bonded for your peace of mind.

GPS-Tracked Visits

Detailed route maps, timestamps, and location data with every walk.

Background Checked

Rigorous screening and ongoing training for every team member.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

In-home sitting is reserved primarily for our active recurring walking clients. We want to ensure we know your pet well before staying overnight. If you're a regular walking client (minimum 2 walks per week), sitting services are available to you.
We use secure lockboxes and encrypted digital access codes. Keys are never labeled with identifying information and are stored securely when not in use. We take home security extremely seriously — a one-time $60 lockbox fee applies if you need one set up.
We use a team-based approach with primary caregiver assignments. Your pet will have a primary walker who handles most visits, with a trained backup who knows your pet's routine. Specific caregiver requests are available for an additional fee.
No — all walks are private, one-on-one experiences. Your dog gets our walker's full attention for the entire visit. We believe this provides a safer, more personalized experience.
Your pet's safety always comes first. During extreme heat, cold, or storms, we adjust to a brief potty break plus indoor enrichment — mental stimulation, play, and quality time inside. You'll always be notified of any weather adjustments.
We require 24-hour notice for cancellations. Your first two late cancellations are complimentary — after that, a cancellation fee applies. We understand life happens, and we try to be as flexible as possible.
We serve Houston's 610 Loop exclusively: Downtown & Midtown (77002), Galleria / Uptown (77056, 77057), Montrose (77006, 77098), River Oaks (77019, 77027), Tanglewood (77056), The Heights (77007, 77008), and West University (77005).
Yes! Specific caregiver requests are available for an additional fee. We do our best to accommodate preferences while maintaining reliable coverage for your pet's schedule.

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