About Us
The Monster Minders is Philly’s trusted go-to for professional dog walking, serving busy pet parents for over 20 years. Winning Best of Philly three times, we’ve built our reputation on reliability, communication, and compassionate care. The 'Minders are a crew of dog-obsessed pros who love helping busy humans keep their pups happy.
It’s our joy (and job!) to be part of your dog's world.
Whether you’re grinding through a long shift, working from home, or just need a break from the barking during Zoom meetings, we’ve got you covered. If your dog needs a midday stroll, a speedy potty break, or a dog park fetch-a-thon, we’re here for it. Set up a consistent weekly schedule or book weekly walks on-demand. With real-time updates from your Monster Minder, adorable photo recaps, and easy-peasy scheduling through our custom app, you’ll always know your dog is in good hands.
Ready to see why hundreds of Philly pet parents trust us each week?
Meet THE MONSTER MiNDERS
Insured
Bonded
Background checked crew
Trained employees, not contractors
Three time "Best of Philly®" winners
Active in local rescue efforts
We're not just dog walkers.
We're THE MONSTER MiNDERS.
Our Story
The Monster Minders started back in 2005 in Bella Vista, Philadelphia, when two dog-obsessed newlyweds decided to turn their favorite thing into their full-time thing. After college, we stuffed everything we owned into backpacks and worked our way around the world: picking up odd jobs, collecting blisters, and “borrowing” every friendly dog we met.
When we finally landed in Philly (Carrie’s home turf), it felt like fate. And even though Lindsay grew up in Aotearoa (New Zealand), he immediately felt the Philly magic too. Before long, we realized: why not build a life where hanging out with dogs is the whole job? So we did.
Fast forward to today: we’ve helped our clients enjoy hundreds of thousands of worry-free workdays, picked up a few “Best of Philly®” awards, and even served on the Mayor’s Animal Advisory Committee for the City of Philadelphia. But our favorite honor? When a client tells us, “You make my life so much easier.”
At home, we’re proud pet parents to Tui, our lovable, rescue mutt. Every Monster Minder on our team is carefully chosen with one key question in mind: Would we trust them with Tui? If the answer is yes, we know they’re someone you can trust, too. Because Tui is our world.
Our promise to you:
Reliable and consistent care that makes everything run smoother.
(You will wonder how you managed before.)
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