The Monster Minders

Our Story

The Monster Minders was founded in 2005 in Bella Vista, Philadelphia. We are a husband-and-wife team, backed up by a crew of stellar Minders who service Center City. Prior to settling in Philly in 2005, we traveled the world. We lived and worked in Europe and New Zealand and saw lots of places in between. But something strange happened while we were backpacking. We always found ourselves walking other people's dogs. If we knew someone had a dog, we'd ask if we could take them out for a walk. (If we couldn't have a dog of our own, we'd borrow one!) We had dog-friends in England, Honduras, Thailand (yeah, we picked up a dog friend in Thailand), and New Zealand. When we settled in Philly, we had one of those lightning-bolt moments. Clearly, we were onto something and we decided to make a living doing something we loved. Since 2005, we've assisted our clients with hundreds of thousands of worry-free workdays. (At least the dog walking part of them!)

Our Services

As a family-owned and operated business, we understand the importance of reliability and consistency. Our team of professional dog walkers is dedicated to providing top-notch care for your furry friends. We offer a range of services to cater to your pet's needs, including:

• 20 Minute Visits - Mini Madness: A great option for puppies or dogs that need a quick potty break and a mini-adventure each day.
• 30 Minute Visits - Monster Madness: Our most popular service, perfect for dogs that need a big adventure mid-day. This visit gets your dog a half-hour adventure with one of our trained professionals.
• 60 Minute Visits - Major Mayhem: A full hour of dedicated attention and affection for your dog. This visit is ideal for dogs that have a lot of energy, special needs to be attended to, or separation anxiety.

What Sets Us Apart

At The Monster Minders, we pride ourselves on our experience, consistency, and reliability. We're not just dog walkers - we're a family-owned business that cares deeply about your furry friends. Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Insured, bonded, and background-checked employees
• Trained employees, not independent contractors
• Three-time winners of Philadelphia magazine's "Best of Philly"
• Urban dog walking experts
• Reliable and dependable service
• Active in local rescue efforts

Meet the Minders

Our team of professional dog walkers is comprised of dedicated, passionate individuals who share our love for dogs. We're a tight-knit family who understand the importance of caring for your furry friends. Meet our Minders:

• Carrie Maria: Founder & CEO
• Lindsay Maria: Founder & New Client Charmer
• Nikki Rockwell: Assistant Manager
• Julie Dull: Garvin Kelly: Jon Taylor
• Alex Smith: Madison Boyer: Isabel Weiss
• Tyler Sheehan: Shannon Keane: Jakub Failing
• Patricia Cardoso: Terra Call: Jasper Sunquist
• Emily Pedano: Pamela Bright: Emilie Merritt
• Sara Crosby: Dena Papi: Nicolette Santilli
• Alicia Leech: Clover Hamm

Get Started

Ready to give your furry friend the best care possible? Look no further! Contact us today to schedule a walk with one of our experienced and compassionate walkers. Your furry friend will thank you.