# Shady Waggers > Shady Waggers is a small, insured and bonded dog walking and pet sitting company in Houston, Texas, founded in 2016 by Shady (pronounced sh-a-di). The team is W-2 employees who are background checked and trained. The Four Seasons Hotel Houston recommends Shady Waggers to its guests. 150+ Houston families served, 10,000+ visits, rated 4.9 stars on Google (35+ reviews). Key facts: - Phone: 832-305-6232 | Email: bark@shadywaggers.com | Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Service areas (Houston, TX): Downtown & Midtown (77002), Galleria/Uptown (77056, 77057), Montrose (77006, 77098), River Oaks (77019, 77027), Tanglewood (77056), The Heights (77007, 77008), West University (77005), Post Oak (77056) - Pets served: dogs and cats (dog walking and pet sitting are the main services; cat care is an add-on) - Every visit is logged in an app with a GPS map, photos, a written report, and sometimes videos - Every walker carries the same dog bag: water, a dog bowl, treats, and a scent bag for a familiar smell - Key safety: client keys stay in a lockbox at the client's home, never with a walker - Never Cancel Promise: if Shady Waggers cancels same-day, the client gets 3 free walks and is not charged - New clients start with a free meet and greet ($65 value); the client creates their own account and Shady Waggers helps build the pet profile together during the visit - Existing clients book and message through the Time To Pet portal: https://www.timetopet.com/portal/sw - Rated 5.0 stars on Yelp; Google listing: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sa3kJKn4jkLmYTXBA Pricing (recurring rate / one-time rate): - Ultra Trek 90 min: $99 / $120 - Adventure Hour 60 min: $70 / $85 - Sniff and Stroll 45 min: $55 / $65 (most popular) - Potty Break 30 min: $45 / $55 - Slumber Pawty overnight 12 hrs: $295 / $395 (reserved for clients with 2+ walks/week) - Kitty Cuddles cat visit 45 min: $45 / $60 - Hotel Visits (private one-on-one pet care for hotel guests and residences, see /hotels/): $95/hour, 3 hour minimum (client covers parking; $20 staff gratuity added) - Add-ons: extra dog +$15; before 8 AM or after 5 PM +$15; major holidays +$15; under-24-hour notice +$15 ## Main pages - [Home](https://www.shadywaggers.com/): overview, offer, pricing, booking - [Services](https://www.shadywaggers.com/services/): dog walking, in home sitting, and cat care with rates - [Hotel Pet Sitting](https://www.shadywaggers.com/hotels/): in room pet care for hotel guests and luxury residences in Houston - [Reviews](https://www.shadywaggers.com/reviews/): 24 real Google reviews - [FAQ](https://www.shadywaggers.com/faq/): common questions and answers - [Policies](https://www.shadywaggers.com/policies/): add-ons, cancellation, weather, supplies - [Contact](https://www.shadywaggers.com/contact/): phone, email, booking - [Blog](https://www.shadywaggers.com/blog/): dog care tips for Houston ## Neighborhood pages - [about](https://www.shadywaggers.com/about/) - [downtown](https://www.shadywaggers.com/downtown/) - [galleria uptown](https://www.shadywaggers.com/galleria-uptown/) - [hotels](https://www.shadywaggers.com/hotels/) - [midtown](https://www.shadywaggers.com/midtown/) - [montrose](https://www.shadywaggers.com/montrose/) - [post oak](https://www.shadywaggers.com/post-oak/) - [refer](https://www.shadywaggers.com/refer/) - [river oaks](https://www.shadywaggers.com/river-oaks/) - [tanglewood](https://www.shadywaggers.com/tanglewood/) - [the heights](https://www.shadywaggers.com/the-heights/) - [west university](https://www.shadywaggers.com/west-university/) ## Profiles - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/shadywaggers/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/shadywaggers/) - [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/shady-waggers-houston) - [Google](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sa3kJKn4jkLmYTXBA)