In-Home Visits • Dogs & Cats • Hudson, MA
In-Home Drop-In Visits for Dogs and Cats
When you can’t be there, your pet can stay right where they’re comfortable. A trusted Wholesome Hounds caregiver stops in for feeding, potty breaks, litter care, medication, and company while you’re away.
Tell Us What You Need
Sound Familiar?
Sometimes You Just Need Someone to Stop In
- A long day away at work, running errands, or handling appointments
- A puppy who needs a midday check-in and a potty break
- A wedding, concert, or family event that runs late
- An overnight trip where you’ll be back home the next day
- A short vacation, with someone stopping in while you’re gone
- A cat who’s most comfortable staying home while you travel
The Solution
Your Pet Stays Home. You Don’t Have to Worry.
A drop-in visit means your dog or cat gets to stay in their own space, on their own turf, while a trusted Wholesome Hounds caregiver takes care of what they need. You can go where you need to go without wondering whether they’ve been fed, let out, or checked on.
What’s Included
What Happens During a Drop-In Visit
Feeding & Fresh Water
Potty Breaks (Dogs) & Litter Care (Cats)
Medication, If Needed
Attention & Companionship
Bringing In Mail & Packages
Every visit is 25 minutes and built around your instructions. Not every visit includes every item above, it depends on what your pet needs.
Every Pet, Welcome
For Dogs and Cats Alike
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For Dogs Puppies who need a midday potty break, dogs home alone for a long day, or dogs staying comfortable while you’re away overnight. We come to your dog, on their schedule. |
For Cats For cats who are happiest in their familiar environment, drop-in visits let them stay home while still getting the food, fresh water, litter care, medication if needed, and attention they need. |
Traveling?
When You’re Away Overnight
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3x Minimum Visits Per Day For Dogs |
1x Minimum Visits Per Day For Cats |
When you’re traveling and your pet is home alone, we build a visit schedule around these minimums so your pet is checked on, fed, and comfortable throughout your trip.
Drop-in visits are not overnight house sitting. Your pet stays comfortably at home between scheduled visits rather than having someone sleep at your house.
Why Wholesome Hounds
A Trusted Local Company, Right at Your Door
We’re a small, family-owned team, and we build our schedules around consistency. Your pet is looked after by familiar, trusted caregivers, and every visit follows the same standards of care and communication.
How It Works
Getting Started
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Send Us an Inquiry Tell us about your pet, location, dates, and care needs. |
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We’ll Talk It Through We confirm whether the request and schedule are a potential fit. |
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Meet & Greet Required before service begins. We meet your pet and review care and home-access instructions. |
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Get Set Up Complete a short onboarding through our client system. |
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We’ll Take It From Here Visits happen according to your agreed care plan while you’re away. |
Pricing
Simple, Transparent Pricing
A $10 holiday surcharge may apply on designated holidays. For care involving more than one pet, we’ll confirm pricing with you directly.
What Clients Say
“Eric and Cassandra are phenomenal. They’re kind and communicative, and are always quick to respond to any inquiries we have!”
Zoie & Vinnie, Hudson
Where We Visit
Service Area
We’re currently taking new drop-in visit clients in:
With additional openings in:
Other nearby towns may be considered case by case depending on location and scheduling. If you’re outside these towns, reach out and we’ll let you know what’s possible.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a drop-in visit?
Each drop-in visit is 25 minutes.
Do you care for cats?
Yes. Drop-in visits are available for both dogs and cats.
Can you give medication?
Yes, medication administration can be part of a visit if your pet needs it.
How many visits does my pet need if I’m away?
A minimum of 3 visits per day for dogs, and a minimum of 1 visit per day for cats.
Do you stay overnight?
No. Drop-in visits are not overnight house sitting. Your pet stays comfortably at home between scheduled visits.
Do I need a Meet & Greet?
Yes. A Meet & Greet is required before your first drop-in visit.
Do I have to book visits every week?
No. Drop-in visits are primarily booked as needed rather than on a recurring weekly schedule.
What areas do you serve?
We’re currently taking new clients in Hudson, Sudbury, Berlin, and Bolton, with additional openings in Stow and Maynard. Other nearby towns may be considered case by case.
Tell Us What You Need
Tell us what you need and we’ll let you know if we can help. This is an inquiry, not an instant booking, and a Meet & Greet is required before service begins.
Get Started
Drop-In Visit Inquiry
Tell us a bit about your pet and what you need. We’ll follow up to talk it through and set up a Meet & Greet.
