"We feel completely comfortable when we're away knowing that our sitter is watching over our fur-babies and home. Total peace of mind every single trip."
RR
Rebecca R.
Roo's parent
In-Home Pet Sitting · Ogden, Utah
Professional in-home pet sitting in Ogden you can actually trust.
Your pet stays home, in their own routine, while you're away.
Background-checked, CPR-certified W-2 employees. Photo updates after every single visit. A professional care team that treats your home and your pet like their own.
Since 2007
5.0 ★
Star Rating
Away Home & Pet Care provides professional in-home pet sitting in Ogden, Utah and surrounding Weber County communities. We visit your home 2 to 4 times a day, so your pet never leaves their own environment or routine. All sitters are W-2 employees (not independent contractors) who are background-checked, bonded, insured, Pet CPR and First Aid certified, Fear-Free trained, and members of Pet Sitters International. Founded in 2007, we serve Ogden, South Ogden, North Ogden, Harrisville, Washington Terrace, Riverdale, Roy, South Weber, and Uintah within a 10-mile radius of Ogden. We also offer daily dog walking and dedicated cat sitting for Ogden families.
How much does a pet sitter cost in Ogden, UT?
Away Home & Pet Care pet sitting visits start at $33 for a 30-minute drop-in. A 45-minute visit is $39, a 60-minute visit is $45. The Almost Overnight option (a 2-hour evening visit plus a 1-hour morning visit) is $125. See full pricing.
Sound Familiar?
Finding a pet sitter in Ogden you can actually trust shouldn't be this hard.
You're about to leave town, and the hardest part isn't packing. It's finding someone you can actually trust inside your home, caring for your pet, while you're unreachable. If any of these sound familiar, you're in the right place.
The Problem
Pet sitting in Ogden shouldn't feel this uncertain.
You've been burned before. A last-minute cancellation. A sitter who goes quiet for days. A pet who's visibly off for a week after you get home. Your pet's care deserves to be handled like a professional commitment, not a favor between trips.
- ✕You've come home to a stressed, anxious pet who was clearly left alone too long
- ✕You hired someone who seemed fine at the meet and greet, then barely heard from them all week
- ✕Your last pet sitter canceled the morning of your flight. You scrambled to find someone.
- ✕No updates, no photos, just silence while you're away hoping everything is fine
- ✕You came home to find your pet off their routine, anxious, and not themselves for days
- ✕You cut a trip short because you didn't trust the person watching your pet
Away Home & Pet Care Is Different
Reliable, professional pet sitters in Ogden.
We're a professional pet sitting company with W-2 employees who show up on time, send you updates after every visit, and treat your home like their own. That's the standard here, not the exception.
- ✓A professional care team your pet already knows, with a primary sitter who's been to your home before.
- ✓Photo updates and a full visit report after every single visit, through the Time to Pet app.
- ✓W-2 employees, background-checked, CPR-certified, bonded, and fully insured.
- ✓Feeding, medications, playtime, and home security check on every visit.
- ✓Same-day communication if anything unusual happens. We never wait until you get home.
- ✓We've never missed a scheduled visit. Your trip starts with total confidence.
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Your pet's routine doesn't pause when you board a plane.
Feeding times, medications, play sessions, sleep spots. The things your pet counts on don't stop mattering because you're traveling. We show up on schedule, follow the plan, and send you proof after every single visit.
Familiar faces · every visit
We Get It
You should be able to travel without worrying about your pet.
The anxiety of leaving a pet behind is real. You're checking your phone at the airport. You're wondering if the sitter actually showed up. You're calculating how many hours it's been since your dog ate.
Away Home & Pet Care was built for exactly this. Professional in-home care that keeps your pet's routine intact, sends you proof after every visit, and has never once left a client without coverage.
"You should be able to enjoy your trip. That's what we're here for."
Robert Strickland, Founder
Primary Sitter
Your pet's familiar face
Fully Insured
Bonded & PSI member
CPR Certified
Every team member
Visit Reports
Photos every visit
Documented
Time to Pet, every time
Home Routine
Calmer, settled pets
Every Visit, Every Time
What's included in every pet sitting visit.
Every pet sitting visit is a full care experience, not a quick check-in and out. Here's what your pet gets every single time we show up.
What's includedEvery pet sitting visit · no exceptions
Photo Updates & Visit Reports
You'll receive photos and a detailed visit report after every single visit through the Time to Pet app. You'll know exactly how your pet is doing.
Feeding & Medication
We follow your pet's exact feeding schedule and administer medications as directed. Your pet's routine stays completely intact while you're away.
Playtime & Companionship
Every visit includes dedicated play and affection time. We're not just checking a box; we're keeping your pet happy, stimulated, and emotionally secure.
Home Security Check
We check that doors are locked, lights are as you left them, and your home is secure on every departure. Your home is cared for just as carefully as your pet.
Background-Checked Team
Every member of our team is background-checked, CPR and pet first aid certified, and trained to our exact care standards. You know exactly who is in your home.
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Immediate Communication
If anything unusual happens, a change in behavior, a health concern, anything, you hear about it the same day. We don't wait until you get home.
In-Home vs Boarding
Why in-home pet sitting is different from boarding.
Boarding facilities are designed for volume. In-home sitting keeps your pet in the environment they know. Their bed, their smells, their favorite spot on the couch. The research on pet stress is clear: familiar environments reduce anxiety.
In-Home Pet Sitting
Your pet stays home
- ✓Same bed, same smells, same feeding spot
- ✓Routine stays exactly intact
- ✓No exposure to other pets or kennel illness
- ✓One-on-one attention every visit
- ✓Your home is watched and secured too
- ✓Come home to a calm, settled pet
Boarding Facility
Your pet goes somewhere else
- ✕Unfamiliar environment and smells
- ✕Shared space with dozens of other animals
- ✕Facility-set schedule, not your pet's
- ✕Exposure to kennel stress and illness
- ✕Drop-off and pick-up on their hours
- ✕Some pets take days to recover after
If your pet has ever come home from boarding anxious, off their food, or not themselves for days, in-home sitting is worth trying. Most clients who switch don't go back.
A Typical Visit
What happens during a pet sitting visit with Away Home & Pet Care.
Every visit follows a consistent routine, so your pet always knows what to expect.
Arrive & Check In
We enter using your secure key or lockbox, and the visit check-in is logged immediately in Time to Pet.
Feeding & Fresh Water
Meals are served exactly per your instructions. Water bowls are refreshed, food bowls cleaned. For cats, litter boxes are scooped on every visit.
Medications & Supplements
Any oral medications, topical treatments, or supplements are administered exactly as directed. Every dose is logged in the visit report.
Play, Exercise & Affection
Dogs get walks or yard time. Cats get interactive play. Every pet gets genuine attention and engagement, not just a quick pat on the head.
Home Security Check
We check doors, windows, lights, and thermostat. Mail and packages are brought inside. Your home is left exactly as you want it.
Visit Report & Photos Sent
Before we leave, we send a detailed visit report through Time to Pet with photos, notes on behavior, appetite, and anything worth noting.
Who We Help
Pet sitting in Ogden built for every situation.
Whether you're traveling for work, recovering from surgery, or just need reliable daily care.
Reliable Every Trip
Frequent Travelers
You travel often and need someone truly reliable.
You can't afford a last-minute cancellation when you're boarding a plane. We've never missed a scheduled visit, because your pet's care is a professional commitment, not a side gig.
Special Needs Welcome
Medical & Recovery Care
Your pet needs extra attention right now.
Post-surgery, chronic illness, or senior care. We follow vet instructions precisely and communicate any changes immediately. Your pet gets the careful, attentive care they need.
In-Home Only
Pets Who Stress in Kennels
Your pet does best in their own home.
Boarding facilities stress many pets out. Staying home means your pet keeps their routine, their scent, their comfort, and you come back to a happy, settled animal.
All Pets Welcome
Multi-Pet Households
You have more than one pet to coordinate.
Dogs, cats, birds, fish. We handle multi-pet households with ease. Every pet gets individual attention on every visit, and we track each one's needs separately.
What Professional Care Looks Like
Three things that set Away Home & Pet Care apart.
Not every pet care service operates the same way. Here's what professional in-home care actually means.
Reliability
We show up. Every time.
- Never missed a scheduled visit
- Backup coverage built into every booking
- Your pet's schedule never gets disrupted
- Same care team, consistent routine
- You board your flight with total confidence
Transparency
You'll always know.
- Photo update after every single visit
- Detailed visit report through Time to Pet
- Medications logged on every dose
- Same-day communication on anything unusual
- Your home left exactly as you want it
Professional Standards
Vetted, trained & accountable.
- W-2 employees, not independent contractors
- Background-checked before day one
- Pet CPR and First Aid certified
- Fully bonded and insured
- Held to our professional care standards
Life After Hiring Away Home & Pet Care
What in-home pet sitting actually gives you back.
- ✓You leave for your trip knowing your pet will be cared for by professionals who know them by name.
- ✓You check your phone and see photos of your pet happy, fed, and relaxed in their own home.
- ✓You come home to a calm, settled pet who didn't miss a single meal or medication.
- ✓You stop worrying about last-minute cancellations because we've never missed a visit.
- ✓You travel knowing your home is being checked and secured on every visit.
★★★★★
We travel frequently for work and Away Home has been an absolute game changer. Our two dogs and cat are all cared for perfectly. The photo updates make us feel like we're still there. We've never come home to a stressed pet or a dirty house. They are the most professional, reliable pet care team we've ever used.
KT
Karen T.
Pet Sitting Client · South Ogden
Flexible Visit Options
Per-visit pricing, no surprises.
Whether you're gone for a weekend or two weeks, we have a visit option that fits.
Most Popular
30 min
$33 /visit
Our standard pet sitting visit. The right length for feeding, meds, play, and a full home security check.
- Feeding & fresh water
- Medication as directed
- Playtime & affection
- Home security check
- Photo & visit report
45 min
$39 /visit
A longer check-in for pets who need extended play, extra training time, or multiple pets on one visit.
- Everything in 30-min
- Extended play session
- Full home security check
- Photo & visit report
60 min
$45 /visit
Full-hour visits for anxious pets, multi-pet households, or when you want extended companionship.
- Everything in 45-min
- Longer companionship time
- Ideal for multi-pet homes
- Detailed visit report
In-Home Overnight
Almost Overnight
$125 /visit
Two hours with your pet before bedtime plus one hour in the morning. The reassurance of overnight coverage without a full sleepover.
- 2 hours evening visit
- 1 hour morning visit
- Bedtime & wake-up routine
- Home stays secured overnight
- Full visit reports both visits
For full pricing details on all services, visit our Pricing page.
Getting Started Is Easy
From first meeting to first pet sitting visit.
Three simple steps to professional, worry-free pet care.
1
Book a Free Meet & Greet
We come to your home, meet your pet, and learn their routine. No commitment required. Just a conversation.
2
We Build Your Care Plan
We document everything: feeding times, medications, quirks, emergency contacts, and preferences. Your care team knows your pet before day one.
3
Travel. We've Got It Covered.
We show up as scheduled, send updates after every visit, and keep your pet's world exactly as they like it.
Already convinced? The meet & greet is free and takes 30 minutes.
We come to your home, meet your pet, and make sure we're the right fit before any visits are scheduled.
Why Pet Owners Trust Us
Why Ogden pet owners trust our sitters.
Trust isn't just a word. Here's what it looks like in practice.
settled in · home sweet home
routine intact · calm & fed
your pet's favorite spot
Never Missed a Visit
Coverage that doesn't waver
Primary Sitter + Trained Backup
Your pet's care profile travels
Medication Precision
Every dose logged, every visit
Multi-Pet Expertise
Tracked separately, reported on all
Fully Insured & Bonded
Through Pet Sitters International
Documented Every Visit
Time to Pet, every time
Where We Serve
Pet sitting areas.
In-home pet sitting across Ogden and the surrounding Weber County communities. Zip codes 84401, 84402, 84403, 84404, 84405, 84412, 84414, and 84067.
View All Areas →Frequently Asked Questions
Pet sitting in Ogden: your questions answered.
Will my pet have the same sitter every time?
We use a professional team approach. You'll be assigned a primary sitter who gets to know your pet well, and we do our best to send the same people consistently. Every team member is trained to your pet's exact care specifications.
How do I know what's happening while I'm away?
You'll receive a photo update and detailed visit report through the Time to Pet app after every single visit. You'll know your pet's mood, appetite, energy level, and anything worth noting.
Can you administer medications?
Yes. We administer oral medications, topical treatments, and follow vet-prescribed care instructions. We document every medication given in the visit report so you have a clear record.
What if something goes wrong while I'm traveling?
We contact you immediately if anything changes: a health concern, unusual behavior, or anything that warrants your attention. We also have your emergency vet on file and will act quickly if needed.
Do you care for pets with special needs?
Absolutely. Senior pets, post-surgery recovery, anxiety, chronic conditions. We've handled it all. We follow your vet's instructions precisely and communicate any changes the same day.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking at least a week in advance for regular visits, and 2-3 weeks ahead for holiday periods. For new clients, we also need to schedule a meet and greet before the first visit.
What areas do you serve for pet sitting in Ogden?
We serve Ogden, North Ogden, South Ogden, Washington Terrace, Riverdale, Roy, South Weber, and Uintah. Zip codes include 84401, 84402, 84403, 84404, 84405, 84412, 84414, and 84067.
Is there a meet and greet before you start?
Yes, always. We never send someone to your home without a prior introduction. The meet and greet is free, and it's how we build your pet's care plan and make sure everyone is comfortable.
How much does pet sitting cost in Ogden, Utah?
Pet sitting visits start at $33 for our standard 30-minute visit, with 45-minute ($39) and 60-minute ($45) options also available. Our Almost Overnight option (2 hours in the evening plus 1 hour in the morning) is $125. Visit our pricing page for full details.
What happens if my pet has a medical emergency while I'm traveling?
We contact you immediately, every time, no exceptions. We keep your emergency vet and a backup emergency contact on file. If you cannot be reached and your pet needs urgent care, we transport them to your preferred vet or the nearest emergency animal hospital and document everything. All of our sitters are Pet CPR and First Aid certified for exactly this reason.
What makes Away Home & Pet Care different from other pet care options?
Away Home & Pet Care is a professional company with W-2 employees who are background-checked, bonded, insured, Fear-Free trained, and held to a consistent standard of care. Every person who enters your home has been vetted, trained, and is accountable to us. You get a consistent care team that knows your pet, visit reports after every single visit, and a company that has never missed a scheduled visit. That level of accountability is what professional care looks like.
Google Reviews
What Ogden Pet Parents Say
Real Google reviews from clients who trust us in their homes while they travel.
February 2025
"The team remembers Bella's quirks, her favorite routes, and even her birthday. This is not just a service, it's a relationship."
JL
Jennifer L.
Bella's parent
"I feel completely comfortable letting Away Home & Pet Care into my home. They treat my pets like family."
BB
Bonnie B.
Zoe & Jack Jack's parent
Ready when you areYour pet, in their own home.
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Your pet, in their own home.
You, finally at ease.
travel easyThe first step is a free, no-obligation meet and greet at your home. We come to you, meet your pet, and make sure we're the right fit before any visits are scheduled.
Book My Free Meet & Greet →(801) 436-7387 · info@ogdenpetsitters.com