About Us

We are a dog lovin family business. I am a lifelong pet parent - dogs, cats, guinea pigs, birds, hermit crabs, fish and salamanders. What can I say, I love animals!

Like most families, sometimes our schedules couldn't accomodate the daily hike or even playtime. On those days, our pups did without.

On a larger scale, when we traveled, we would send the dogs to "camp" aka the kennel as they needed care in our abscence.

It seemed to me there is a better opion for our fur babies than solitude and smelly kennels. That's when we decided to offer pet parents a "surrogate-care" option for when plans don't include pets.

Substitute Pet Parents promises parent-level care for your pets. Overnight house sitting, walks, feeding, play-time, bathroom-breaks, etc. We dutifully follow instruction providing care like we would for our own pets. We will strive to maintain their routine, in their environment. Our pet parents tell us the experience for everyone is 100% better!

We proudly serve pet parents across the Myrtle Beach and Conway areas.

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Our Mission

We de-stress pets and pet parents during times of seperation. We're pet people that decided to become pet care people. We step-in when life keeps you from being there for your pets. Whether that's stopping in for feeding time, a long hike or overnight sitting in your home, you're covered. Simply provide times and activity notes and our team will deliver parent-level care - directed by you.

Meet Our Team

Shannon is a founder & owner of SPP. She had the vision for a home-based pet care service to provide for pets that need the comfort of humans & routine when seperated from their family.

Alyson is a life=long pet parent. She is a sports enthusiast and is often in attendance for Coastal games (Go Chanticleers!). Aly is a natural born dog walker!

Patrick is founder and owner of SPP and and a true animal lover. Big dogs gravitate too him, especially when he's on all fours for a wrestling match!

He is professional, dependable and always goes a little further than promised in his care of your pets..

Our Clients "speak"

Bella

Bella is a three year olg German Shepherd with relly high energy. Without alot of exercise daily, she becomes extremely anxious and less friendly.

Jackson

Jackson is frightened by loud noises.

Nico

Nico is a four year old Bully mix that suffers from seperation anxity. His anxiety results in destructive and sometimes aggressive behavior.

FAQ

What is "home boarding"?

What are the benefits of "home-boarding"?

Pets, much like people, don't like change. Familiarity breeds contentment. When boarding at home, there is only one variable - new people. In comparison, outside kenneling dramatically alters ALL daily elements of life for your pet,

Home-boarding is a service where as a Pet owner, choose for your pets to be cared for in your home Vs. a kennel. Terms like house-sitting, overnight-stays are often used interchangeably.

Is your staff trained in case there is an emergency??

Yes, All staff are Red Cross certified in CPR and hold a current NAPPS pet sitting certification. a Red Cross pet sitter certification.

Additionally, SPP staff have an on-call veterinarian available on-demand for injuries,

How much input can I provide with regard to my dog's daily schedule?

Do you offer training?

Not currently

As much as you would like!

Can you help with dog socialization?

Yes. We can bring a non-aggressive dog to your house or a neutral location for socialization or play.

How can I book an SPP service?

Click the "schedule a service button below. If you have difficulty, email us at info@substitutepetparners.com