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Wholesome Hounds

At home care

Drop In Pet Care

Drop in pet sitting for dogs and cats who are happiest staying right where they are. We stop by your home for scheduled visits with meals, potty breaks, litter care, medication, and companionship while you are out for the day or away on a trip.

From $32

Tabby and white cat sitting at home

Who it’s for

  • Dogs who need a potty break during a long day
  • Pets who are happiest at home while you travel
  • Cats who need cat sitting visits for feeding, litter care, and company

What’s included

  • Feeding and fresh water
  • Potty breaks for dogs
  • Litter care for cats
  • Companionship and attention
  • Giving medication such as pills, creams, ointments, liquid medication, or insulin
  • Bringing in a reasonable amount of mail and packages

Pricing

Drop In Visits pricing: From $32

Every new client starts with a free Meet & Greet.

Drop In Visits prices
25 minute visit$32
40 minute visit$50
Each additional pet+$5 per visit
Holidays+$15 per visit
  • Up to 2 pets are included in each visit.

From local pet families

What families say

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“They are reliable, friendly, and very flexible with scheduling.”
Emily · Hudson · Google review

Local care, close to home

Proudly serving local pet families.

Availability depends on route fit and schedule.

Walking and drop in service areas

  • Hudson
  • Sudbury
  • Berlin
  • Stow
  • Maynard
  • Bolton

Quick answers

Questions about Drop In Visits

Can you give my pet medication?

Yes. Visits can include giving medication such as pills, creams, ointments, liquid medication, or insulin. We’ll go over your pet’s needs at the Meet & Greet.

How many visits do you need while I’m away?

When you are traveling, dogs need at least 3 visits per day and cats need at least 1 visit per day.

Are Drop In Visits overnight house sitting?

No. Drop In Visits are not overnight house sitting. Each visit is a 25 or 40 minute stop at your home.

What towns do you serve?

We provide dog walking and drop in visits in Hudson, Sudbury, Berlin, Stow, Maynard, and Bolton, depending on route and schedule availability. Boarding and daycare take place at our Hudson home and are open to families outside those towns as well.

What vaccinations are required?

Dogs must have current Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccinations, with veterinary documentation provided before service. Documented veterinarian advised medical exemptions may be considered case by case.

How do I get started?

Start by requesting a free Meet & Greet. We’ll learn about your pets, your routine, the services you need, and make sure Wholesome Hounds is a good fit before care begins.

Getting started

Getting help shouldn’t be complicated.

  1. Tell us what you need.

    Share a few details about your pets, your location, and the kind of care you are looking for.

  2. We’ll talk.

    We’ll make sure the service sounds like a good fit and answer your questions.

  3. Meet & Greet.

    We’ll meet you and your pets, learn their routines, and go over the care details that matter.

  4. Get set up.

    Once you are approved and set up, ongoing care is managed through PetPocketBook.

One less thing to worry about.

Reliable local pet care for the days life gets busy.

Hudson, MA + surrounding communities