Your Scheduling & Service Windows, Explained

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 set 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 first responders, and medical professionals with varying schedules. For rotating shifts or variable hours, Shift-Flex™ is designed to provide the flexibility you need. Based on availability.

Extended Windows

Contact us to confirm Shift-Flex™️ availability in your area.

Extended AM

6:00 – 8:00 AM

+$6 per visit

Extended PM

5:00 – 9:00 PM

+$6 per visit

Ad Hoc Visits

Members can add one-off visits to their regular schedule, based on availability.

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

 Contact us to confirm availability in your area.

Saturday

9:00 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.

Check Coverage for Your Area

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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