Pet care
Walks, drop-in visits, and cat sitting
Reliable, caring pet care for dogs and cats, in your home, across Chelmsford and East Westford. Every visit ends with a photo and a note. You'll have the same sitter every time, and you'll meet them before the first visit.
Services & rates
What we offer
Drop-In Visits
Dogs and cats, in their own home. Feeding, playtime, exercise, and personalized attention.
$35 / 30 min
$55 / 60 min
+$10 second dog · +$5 each additional dog or cat
+$10 evenings (5pm and later) and weekends
Dog Walking
A potty break, exercise, and socialization. Perfect for busy days.
$35 / 30 min
$55 / 60 min
2 dogs: $45 / 30 min · $60 / 60 min
+$10 evenings and weekends
Add-on: loose-leash walking training, +$15 per dog (single-dog homes; multi-dog homes ask).
Cat Sitting
Your cat stays home. Feeding, litterbox cleaning, playtime, and medication administration for an additional fee.
$25 / 30 min
$50 / 60 min
+$10 each additional cat
Holidays
A 50% surcharge per service applies on observed holidays. We accept holiday requests pending availability.
Observed: New Year's Eve and New Year's Day · Memorial Day (Sat–Mon) · July 4th (may include additional days) · Labor Day (Sat–Mon) · Thanksgiving (Thurs + Fri) · Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (may include additional days)
Good to know
Away for a night or two? Drop-ins cover most cats and plenty of dogs: feeding, a walk or play, and a photo and note each time. If your dog can't be alone overnight, you'll want a boarding service rather than me — say so and I'll tell you straight.
How to start
Three steps
Send us a note
Use the contact form or text 978-226-8592. Tell us about your pet, your town, and what you need.
Free meet-and-greet
We set up a visit with your sitter so everyone meets before the first booking.
Book in the client portal
After the meet-and-greet we set you up in Pet Pocketbook, where you request visits, get photo updates, and pay.
New to Paws & Play?
Send a note and we'll set up a meet-and-greet with your sitter.
Or call or text 978-226-8592.
What happens next