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SENTINEL PET CARE

Animal & House Sitting, Dog Walking, Animal Grooming,

About us

Since 1994 Sentinel Pet Care has provided clients in Baltimore, Towson & surrounding communities with professional, reliable, in-home pet sitting, overnight care, dog walking services and home care services. We are a small group of dedicated, full-time professionals who share a passion for companion animals. Once you become a client we can add unparalleled flexibility to your life by creating a customized pet sitting or dog walking schedule to meet your particular needs. Our service covers a wide range of communities from northern Baltimore City to Timonium and Perry Hall. We are available 7 days per week, 365 days per year, day and night, and can even provide on-demand pet sitting or dog walking services to our clients who have unique scheduling demands. We are bonded, insured and members of PSI and NAPPS.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
31 years of experience

Services we offer

Sentinel Pet Care provides clients with professional pet sitting, dog walking, and overnight pet care. We also assist clients with crate training, behavior training and consulting on all matters related to their companion animals.

Amenities

Eco Friendly Accreditations

Yes

Emergency Services

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • American Express
  • Visa
  • MasterCard
Reviews
4.919 Reviews
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Marie B.
Dec 2016
5.0
Animal Boarding Kennels
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Branden E.
Jul 2016
5.0
Animal & House Sitting, Dog Walking
Yes, I recommend this pro
Patrick is absolutely fantastic! We use him several times a week to walk our older lab and puppy. We have him scheduled twice per week and when our work schedules get busy we text him and he is very flexible to add additional days during he week. Also, we have used him to walk both our dogs 3x/day with feedings 2x/day when on vacation. Patrick is very trustworthy, extremely responsive (replies to texts immediately), provides updates with every visit, and overall has been a life saver with our crazy work schedule to make sure our dogs are well cared for. Thank you Patrick for always taking such great care of Bella and Charlie!

Katherine S.
Jan 2015
2.0
Animal & House Sitting
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GEORGE G.
Dec 2014
5.0
Animal & House Sitting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Highly recommend!  Since we are new to the area we weren't sure how to get a reliable sitter to take care of our pets when we were out of town.

Service was wonderful -- we even got text photographs to show how everyone was doing great!  You have to really trust the personl who takes care of your family members -- I would trust them with our animals anytime!



Steve B.
May 2014
5.0
Dog Walking
Yes, I recommend this pro
Patrick has been walking my dog for a long time now and I've always been extremely pleased with his level of caring, reliability, and overall professionalism. He was there every time I needed him on top of his daily walks for ten years. I highly recommend him and will ever be thankful for what he did for my now old dog.

Mary A.
Feb 2014
5.0
Dog Walking
Yes, I recommend this pro
He does not service my area, but he suggested two others that did. I really appreciate that he did that. I think he went above and beyond.

Alison K.
Feb 2014
5.0
Animal & House Sitting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$19
Patrick has always been fantastic. He is professional, and cares deeply about the animals in his care.
I have 3 cats, and schedule 2 visits per day. When I return home, all is well (and cats will let you know when it is not!) All 3 cats are happy, the food is fresh, and litter is at normal levels. Mail is in the house, and bird feeders filled. This last time, there was a power outage and the CO2 detector had a low battery. He heard the and quot;chirpingand quot;, and went about locating the source of the sound, finding a spare 9 volt battery, and replacing it. To me, this was above and beyond. He has always been available to petsit, and made it to the house despite the winter weather we have been having this year.
The bottom line is: I am happy, and my 3 cats are happy with him!

Martha M.
Dec 2012
5.0
Animal & House Sitting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Last Christmas, we were in Mexico. My dog got a UTI and Patrick handled everything, including picking up additional meds for my dog when we just got back so she wouldn't miss a dose. Patrick and his team are real pet lovers and they are responsible and professional. I wish he covered my area. If you live in Towson and need a great pet sitter service, I highly recommend Sentinel Pet Care.

STACEY G.
Dec 2012
5.0
Animal & House Sitting, Dog Walking
Yes, I recommend this pro
$35
I have used Patrick and his company several times over the past year and always he has been very professional and responsible. I've been very impressed. He has even gone above and beyond by helping me with my dog's training.

Lori B.
Sep 2012
5.0
Animal & House Sitting, Dog Walking
Yes, I recommend this pro
The initial visit went well. We will be regular client's so service will be on-going.

AMY K.
May 2012
4.0
Animal & House Sitting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Since one of my cats is both diabetic and FIV positive it was imperative that he be fed on a regular schedule and monitored carefully. This is hard to do as both cats will hide when strangers come to the house but both cats looked very good when we got home. Mr. Harvey also told us that he would make sure to see both cats each time before he left and I commend him for doing that since I know that both cats would be hiding. I also especially appreciated that he sent us a photo of our dog in the yard.

Helen E.
Aug 2011
5.0
Animal & House Sitting, Animal Grooming
Yes, I recommend this pro
$550
The first time you contact Sentinel Pet Care, the owner, Patrick Harvey, comes to your home to meet the pets and to see the layout of your home. He spent a lot of time with my dog. She liked him so much, she started to leave with him! He is great with the pets. Everything is written up in a contract so there are no misunderstandings. They are very professional and trustworthy petsitters. This is definitely a pet care company you can rely on.

Up until 2009, I had a special needs cat that required medication twice a day. The first few times we were away he tried to hide from Patrick but eventually he trusted him and was a lot easier to find. It is such great peace of mind that my pets are home where they belong and they are being cared for by someone who genuinely cares about them.

I frequently call upon Sentinel Pet Care when I am delayed from leaving work on time. They are always available to stop by the house and let out the dog. Also, monthly visits are made to trim her nails so she doesn't slip on our kitchen floor.

I highly recommend using Sentinel Pet Care for all your pet needs. The peace of mind they provide is well worth the cost of their services.

Cynthia Y.
Jun 2011
5.0
Animal & House Sitting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Our cat seemed very happy with Patrick, and he did everything he promised to do. He even sent me a pix message showing her getting petted after her meal. Very nice guy and extremely caring and professional.

Daryl P.
Dec 2009
5.0
Dog Walking
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Great. This is a super company. My son is in college now and is not available to help me take care of the dogs when I cannot, and I was not sure what I was going to do until I found Sentinel Pet Care on Angie's list. They have a comprehensive set of services that have solved every logistical problem I had related to managing my dogs and making sure they are well cared for. They have a great system -- for example, if your plans change at the last minute, there is no charge for walking the dogs, so long as you give enough notice that they are not already on their way. You can also call if something comes up at the last minute and you need dog walking. They are available on holidays and weekends to watch the dogs if you go out of town, including Thanksgiving and Christmas. They are always pleasant and thoughtful, no matter what comes up. Their prices are very reasonable compared to any other option I have explored, and the services is significantly better.

JOEL T.
Jan 2009
5.0
Dog Walking
Yes, I recommend this pro
$17
The dog seems to know when the walker is coming and gets very excited! The dog loves the dog walker almost as much as her family!! I've had great feedback from neighbors about the walker, as they run into her during her walks with our dog. The walker has even helped us to train the dog (still a puppy) to do obey some basic commands (sit, etc.). I'm very happy with the walker and Sentinel in general.

RACHEL T.
May 2008
5.0
Animal & House Sitting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Patrick came over and met the cats the first time we used this service. Since then we have had him take care of the cats multiple times when we have gone on vacation and sometimes on very short notice when we have had to leave town due to emergencies. He returns phone calls very quickly. Besides caring for the cats, he gets the mail and rotates the lights in the house so it looks occupied. The cats are happy and well-cared for when we get home and I like having the peace of mind knowing that Patrick is watching over things.

CAROL C.
Mar 2008
5.0
Animal & House Sitting, Dog Walking
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
The pets were happy when we returned and did not seem at all anxious - they were obviously well taken care of. Well fed and watered, cat box cleaned, mail neatly stacked, newspapers in a nice pile, and everything tidy and well taken care of. A note on the counter let us know how everything went. During our trip we checked in with family who reported that things looked perfect while we were gone, so we were completely at ease even though we have never left the pets for this long. Neighbors told us that different lights were turned on to make it look like we were home, and everything was taken care of like clockwork everyday. I have already recommended this company to neighbors!

SANDRA D.
Sep 2007
5.0
Animal & House Sitting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
I was so pleased when I called as they came right over to meet the cats, asked questions about their eating habits and behaviors. We went over the contract. I found the price that was charged quite reasonable. I will use them again if I should have the need to go out of town.

SIAN M.
May 2007
4.0
Animal & House Sitting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
I called Sentinel about four days before I was leaving for vacation and made an appointment for Patrick to come to my house that evening to pick up the keys and for me to sign the contract. I provided Patrick with a detailed itinerary, veterinary information, showed him the layout of the house, and had him meet the cats. He was very thorough, and the detail in the contract impressed me. He would care for the cats (food, water, litter), but would also water plants, ensure the house was secure, and bring in mail/newspaper. I would be gone from Saturday to the following Friday, so I had him come Sunday through Thursday. Upon my return, the cats were fine. My only complaint was that Patrick had mistakenly thought he had one more visit, so the cat waste was not emptied. He doesn't flush for fear of having plumbing issues, and instead puts in a lined garbage pail. I returned to a weeks worth of waste. As I told him, I would prefer this be emptied daily outside of the house.

N L.
Aug 2006
5.0
Animal & House Sitting
Yes, I recommend this pro
Although I never worked with them due to the fact that I was to far out of their range Sentinel was truly very helpful with suggestions. Most company's never returned my calls and when they did, they were rude after finding out were I lived.

ASTA O.
May 2006
5.0
Animal & House Sitting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20
Very professional. Patrick is highly reliable, friendly, more than willing to help out, and returns phone calls quickly. Our cats were happy each time we returned home and had obviously received pets and attention, in addition to food and clean litter pans. Somewhat pricier than other pet services, but worth every penny. I had to stop using them because they moved and are not servicing my area anymore.

ERIKA S.
May 2006
5.0
Animal & House Sitting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
We have used Sentinel Pet Care for more than 5 years. At first they came daily to walk our dogs while we were at work. We then began using them when we traveled as well. I would highly recommend them. They are very reliable, good to our pets and responsible. I have called Patrick (the owner)so many times at the last minute and he has always been able to help us. Once, he even FedExed my wallet to me when I left it in my car! I trust them in my home and with my pets. They are a little pricey but well worth it!

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FAQ

SENTINEL PET CARE is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM Thursday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM Friday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM Sunday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

SENTINEL PET CARE accepts the following forms of payment: American Express, Visa, MasterCard

No, SENTINEL PET CARE does not offer free project estimates.

Yes, SENTINEL PET CARE offers eco-friendly accreditations.

No, SENTINEL PET CARE does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, SENTINEL PET CARE offers emergency services.

No, SENTINEL PET CARE does not offer warranties.

SENTINEL PET CARE offers the following services: Sentinel Pet Care provides clients with professional pet sitting, dog walking, and overnight pet care. We also assist clients with crate training, behavior training and consulting on all matters related to their companion animals.