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About Us
We are a pet lovin' family business. We are lifelong pet parents - dogs, cats, guinea pigs, birds, hermit crabs, fish and salamanders.
Like most, sometimes we needed outside help to cover for vacations or a busy day. We had tried kennels and avilable neighborhood lids for coverage.
The kennel was fine for vacations and the people were great. But our dogs hated it. They always returned home anxious, exhausted and smelling horrible. Neighborhood kids left me at the behest of a 16 yr. old social calendar.
Substitute Pet Parents promises "Parent-Level Care" for your pets. when they can't be there. Our team of trained, trustworthy pet lovers dutifully follow your care instructions and treat your pets as their own. 9 of 10 Pet Parents
We proudly serve pet parents within Pittsburgh's South Hills (including Upper St. Clair, Mt. Lebanon, Chartiers and Carnegie aeas)
Our Mission
We make life easier for Pet Parents and better for Pets.
Meet Our Team
Brenda is a lifelong S. Hills resident and dog lover. Her room was always the family dog went to chill & sleep. When they would visit family, their dog chose to hang with Brenda also. Why did/do dogs love Brenda? She is really nice and played with them (& she carries a sandwich bag of bacon with her at all times). Currently, "B" is the proud mom of a 2 yr. old Peekenese named Alex.
Alyson is a co-parent to, along with her sister Theo (4 yr old Beagle) and Rudy (5 yr. old Weimareiner). The pups are shared between her and her sister Shannon. The girls are acustomed to high energy dogs and know how to reduce anxiety in pups (& cats). Aly is an excellent cook. Rarely does she visit the kitchen without a line pups curious about what's she going to get.
Patrick is the 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.
Pic of dogs.
Wherever Shannon goes, she brings at least 1 dog in tow, Shannon is extremely diligent and reliable. She makes sure her pups exercise every day. One of her favorite activities is hiking with her dogs. Shannon is a customer favorite. Once, when asked what she would do if she won the lottery - she replied "have as many dogs as I want".
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Our Clients "speak"
Bella
Bella is a three year old German Shepherd with really high energy. Without alot of exercise daily, she becomes extremely anxious, destructive and less friendly.
Jackson
Jackson loves everyone and every dog. He absolutely loves going to the dog park to socialize and play.
Nico
Nico loves his Sitters. He greets them at the front door just like family. I love the fact that he is tuckered from playing when I get home!
Nico is a four year old Bully mix that suffers from seperation anxity. His anxiety can result in destructive and sometimes aggressive behavior.
Our Substitute Pet Parent brings Jackson to the dog park twice/week. He loves it and I love seeing the pics of him playing.
When I leave for work, Bella lays by the front door with her ball waiting for her SPP playdate. It's so cute.
FAQ
What is "home boarding"?
Do you have a facility where you board dogs/cats?
No. SPP does not offer boarding at our location,
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 have been trained in appropriate emergency response and 1st Aid.
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.
What vaccinations must my dog have completed?
Click the "schedule a service button below. If you have difficulty, email us at info@substitutepetparners.com
When is payment due to SPP?
The State of SC requires all pups have rcv'd a rabies shot
How can I book an SPP service?
50% deposit at the time of booking. This reserves yor chosen time.
50% at the time of service.
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,
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