Awards and Press Who’s Talking about The Monster Minders?

Philadelphia Business Journal - Young Entrepreneurs - June 2009

Monster Minders are there for Fido and Fluffy when owners aren’t. They do a lot of walking but are never dog tired

Lindsay and Carrie Maria can hardly go anywhere these days without being recognized.

“We’ll be eating dinner out or walking somewhere, and it feels like we’re always saying, ‘Hi’ to someone,” Lindsay said.

The couple are known throughout Philadelphia, but they aren’t movie stars or famous athletes.

They’re pet sitters. (...)

The Philadelphia Women’s Journal - How to find the best care for your best friend - June 2009

Owner and Manager, Carrie Maria wrote an article for The Philadelphia Women’s Journal titled, How To Find The Best Care for Your Best Friend: Tips for Making Sure Your Pets Are Well Cared For By Walkers and Sitters (View article)

We were honored to be asked for our input on this important topic!

Treehugger.com - Can walking dogs save the planet? - May 2009

“When you work at Monster Minders it can. Besides cleaning up garbage (poop), getting physical exercise, and making a little Vitamin D from all the sun exposure, leaving your pooch with Monster Minders allows you one more opportunity to help the planet without doing any work.” Read full article...

Check out our Wind Energy Challenge.

Philadelphia magazine - Before You Go - March 2009

The Monster Minders were featured in “Before You Go,” by Valerie Yeager as a part of a weekend getaway article in Philadelphia magazine. “Before you go... Call the Dog-Sitter” - Us!

MomSpace Magazine - Furry Kids - Winter/Spring 2009

To aid busy moms, our services were highlighted for “furry kids” as a Local Spotlight Featured Business in MomSpace magazine. Because everyone knows pets are kids too!

South Philly Review - Minding Their Business - September 2008

The Monster Minders were featured on the front page of the South Philly Review in an article titled, “Minding their Business.” Associate Editor, Caitlin Meals, interviewed us about all aspects of our business.

Read here.

Philadelphia Home magazine - Wish List 2008 - Winter 2008

Philadelphia HOME magazine named us “the city’s best sitters” in their “Wish List 2008.” Lindsay (the co-creator of The Monster Minders) and our two awesome pooches were featured in a full page photograph! Our mom’s are glowing!

The Philadelphia Inquirer - Long Hours by Loyal Clients - January 2008

We were featured in “Long hours by loyal clients” an article about the business of dog walking, on the front page of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Philadelphia magazine - The Pampered Pet’s Guide to Philly - July 2007

We were recommended in “The Pampered Pet’s Guide to Philly” by Philadelphia magazine (Pets Rule issue).

Phlare magazine - An Insiders View or Rittenhouse Square - Novemver/December 2007

“BEST DOG WALKERS - The Monster Minders. Hands down. Eva, our “Minder,” leaves us an adorable note everyday about adventures Whitney has at the park.”

Angies List - Canine Constitutional - September 2007

We were highlighted in the regional Angie’s list Philadelphia magazine. “Canine Constitutional - Comparative Shopper. Our comp shopper took a walk around the block to get the lead on dog walkers who keep our four-legged friends, and often our homes, in shape.” We’re on Angie’s list, so check out our reviews!

(Our good friends over at Queenie’s Pets were also featured.)

Philadelphia magazine - Best of Philly® 2006 - Best Urban Pet Sitter - August 2006

We are honored to be called “Best of Philly” and we do everything to live up to that name.

“As cute as the critters they care for, Carrie and Lindsay Maria have taken less than a year to become the speed-dialed sitters of choice for east of Broad "monster" owners. The couple — she's local, he's a New Zealander — are known for granting last-minute and special-needs requests, and for leaving silly "what I did while my owner was on vacation" notes on kitchen tables.”

UPDATE - We now mind monsters West of Broad too!

The Philadelphia Inquirer - Fido’s on the leash, they’re on a career track - Winter 2005

The Monster Minders were featured on the FRONT page (picture and all!) of The Philadelphia Inquirer. We were interviewed and photographed for an article called “Fido’s on the leash, they’re on a career track.” We were featured with three of our lovely clients - Big Gus, Duke (in my arms) and Bentley.

6ABC Action News - Interviewed - May 2010

The Last time we were on 6 Action News it was for our Dog Walking service. This time they talked to us about running the dogs at PAWS and our new volunteer running group, The Monster Milers. Allison Homer (PAWS Adoption Center Manager) also spoke with 6ABC about the importance of running and the lovable, goofy nature of rescued dogs. Watch the video.

www.Philly.com - Shelter Dogs Need Running Buds - April 2010

“You've probably heard of Back On My Feet, the local group that inspires the homeless to self-empowerment through running, but you may not be familiar with Monster Milers, which connects local runners with homeless dogs as running companions. The group, a division of the Monster Minders dog-walking and pet-sitting service, in South Philly, takes dogs from animal shelters who would normally sit in a crate for 23 hours a day and gives them the playtime they desperately crave. For info, visit www.TheMonsterMilers.com.”

DailyCandy.com - Recommended The Monster Milers - February 2010

Here’s the Plan: TROT

What: New program lets runners of all levels take PAWS Adoption Center dogs out for a jog and give them a much-needed break from close quarters.

Why: Less-stressed pooches find homes quicker.

When: You need a bit of exercise.

DailyCandy.com - Recommended The Monster Minders - February 2010

What: Lighten your load and have someone else take Fido out.

When: You’re on a short Leash

We were recommended by DailyCandy to busy moms!

PhillyBurbs.com - Helping your pets adapt to a new baby - January 2010

Owner and manager of The Monster Minders, Carrie Maria, was asked to write an article on getting your pooch ready for the arrival of a new baby. Quick and easy tips and training tips are included for monster moms, who are about to become baby moms too!

Philadelphia magazine - Best of Philly® - Best Pet-Sitters 2009 - August 2009

This is our second time winning this coveted award and we are again humbled and honored. Thanks go out to all of the clients who have been with us throughout the years and our amazing staff of professional Monster Minders. You support is everything to us. (And of course, thanks to Philadelphia magazine.)

“Easier to book than a car share, this adorable team of energetic pet-perts (serving Rittenhouse to South Philly) carefully feeds, walks, cleans up and cuddles - but most of all, honestly loves - your furry housemate(s) as much as you do.”

6ABC Action News - Interviewed - June 2009

We were interviewed in a feature on in-home professional pet care on

6ABC Action News. Lindsay, Carrie, Riley and Riley’s family star! View the video!

Philadelphia STYLE magazine - HotList 2010 - July 2010

We made it to Philadelphia Style magazine’s HOT LIST for 2010. Check us out on page 82, the magazine is on newsstands now! We’re absolutely thrilled to be included in Philly Style’s list of hotness.

It's our first time being in Philly Style, and I'm wondering if we're even fashionable enough to be included. I mean, have they seen us after a full day of dog walking? Disheveled hair, muddy shoes, sunblock n' sweat dripping off our brows, extra poop bags hanging out of our pockets...(And yes, a few of us rock fanny packs - they're a dog walkers' best friend. Bringing style back, that's The Monster Minders!)