Scheduling & Service Windows

Learn how your recurring visits are scheduled, routed, and managed, along with what you can expect before, during, and after each service.

Standard Service Hours

All recurring visits are assigned to a 2-hour service window within our standard hours. You’ll receive a notification when your team member is on the way and when they arrive.

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Morning

Standard window · Mon–Fri

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Late Morning

Standard window · Mon–Fri

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Midday

Standard window · Mon–Fri

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Afternoon

Standard window · Mon–Fri

Shift-Flex™

Standard pet care services assume 9-to-5 schedules. But nurses, paramedics, firefighters, and shift workers know that life doesn’t work that way. Shift-Flex™ is Urban Tails™ extended scheduling solution for the people who keep our community running.

Based on availability

6:00 – 8:00 AM

Based on availability

Based on availability

5:00 – 9:00 PM

Based on availability

Shift-Flex™: For Rotating Schedules

Extended Service Hours are ideal for members with consistent early or late schedules. For rotating shifts or variable hours, Shift-Flex™ is designed to provide the flexibility you need.

Extended Windows

Shift-Flex scheduling availability is strongest in Pod 3 (Belmont / Hunters Creek). Contact us to confirm availability in your area.

Extended AM

6:00 – 8:00 AM

+$6 per visit

Extended PM Early

5:00 – 7:00 PM

+$6 per visit

Extended PM Late

7:00 – 9:00 PM

+$6 per visit

How Requests Are Routed

Recurring visits are pre-scheduled based on walker availability. Your assigned team member covers your neighborhood, ensuring consistency and efficient routing.

Ad hoc (non-recurring) visits are subject to walker availability and are priced higher to reflect the flexibility. We cannot guarantee ad hoc availability.

Shift-Flex™: For Rotating Schedules

Healthcare workers, first responders, and shift workers with rotating or non-traditional schedules may qualify for our Shift-Flex service. 

Extended Windows

Shift-Flex scheduling availability is strongest in Pod 3 (Belmont / Hunters Creek). Contact us to confirm availability in your area.

Saturday

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Priority booking for healthcare workers and first responders. Remaining slots open to other active members based on availability.

Sunday

Closed

No scheduled service on Sundays. Emergency or urgent requests are handled case-by-case — contact us for details.

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Every visit is backed by certified, insured, and thoroughly vetted pet care professionals.

GPS-Documented Visits

Background Checked & Vetted

Insured​

SOP-Trained & Quality-Audited

Pet Sitters International Member

Pet CPR-Certified

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