We're Ogden's most trusted pet care team.
Founded in 2007. W-2 employees. 5.0 stars. Zero missed visits.
Founded on a straightforward belief: every pet should get professional, consistent care, and every pet parent should leave for work without a second thought.
Q & A
Who owns Away Home & Pet Care?
Away Home & Pet Care is owned by Robert Strickland, who founded the company in Ogden, Utah in 2007. Robert is a member of Pet Sitters International and a coach in the DogCo Launch community. Away Home & Pet Care is locally owned, operated out of Ogden, and employs a team of W-2 employees who are background-checked, CPR-certified, bonded, and insured.
Away Home & Pet Care isn't a side hustle or a hobby. We're a fully licensed, bonded, and insured pet care company based in the Ogden area. We carry business insurance, maintain W-2 employees, and operate with the same professionalism you'd expect from any trusted service provider.
Our team members go through thorough background checks, pet CPR and first aid certification, and ongoing training before they ever enter a client's home. We use professional scheduling software and digital report cards to keep you fully in the loop after every visit.
Robert Strickland is a member of Pet Sitters International and a coach in the DogCo Launch community, where he helps other pet care business owners build ethical, team-based operations. The W-2 employee model, the background checks, the CPR training, the digital visit reports: none of it happened by accident. It was designed to make Away Home & Pet Care the kind of company that earns trust and keeps it.
Born from a simple belief: pets deserve better.
Away Home & Pet Care was founded in Ogden, Utah in 2007 with a straightforward mission: provide the kind of pet care that we would want for our own animals. Thoughtful, consistent, professional care from people who love animals. Not rushed, not unreliable, not a side hustle.
We've built a team of dedicated W-2 employees who treat every client's pet as if it were their own. We've never missed a scheduled visit. We've grown entirely through word of mouth and referrals. And we've earned the trust of over 1,000 pet families across Ogden and surrounding communities.
"We don't just watch your pets. We care for them the way you would, with attention, consistency, and genuine affection."
We serve Ogden, North Ogden, South Ogden, Harrisville, Farr West, Washington Terrace, Riverdale, Roy, South Weber, and Uintah. Any Weber County community within about 10 miles of Ogden is in our service area. Every location gets the same trained team, the same professional standards, and the same commitment to showing up as scheduled. We offer dog walking, pet sitting, cat sitting, and house checks.
Our hiring standards are high by design. Every team member passes a thorough background check before their first day. They complete Pet CPR and first aid certification. They spend time shadowing experienced sitters before visiting any client home solo. We are members of Pet Sitters International, are Fear-Free certified, and carry professional liability insurance and bonding that covers every visit. If you love animals and want to join our team, we're hiring.
If you're a busy professional, a frequent traveler, or simply someone who wants the best for your pet, you've found the right team.
Three things that make Away Home & Pet Care a professional company. Not a gig.
We're built on systems, accountability, and genuine love for animals. Here's what that actually looks like.
A real business, not a side hustle.
- Fully licensed in Ogden, Utah
- Business liability insurance
- Bonded for full liability coverage
- Pet Sitters International member
- Locally owned and operated since 2007
Vetted, trained, accountable.
- Not independent contractors
- Thorough background checks
- Pet CPR & First Aid certified
- Ongoing training before your door
- Professional standards, every visit
Professional software, not guesswork.
- Time to Pet scheduling app
- Digital visit reports after every visit
- Timestamped photos each visit
- Direct messaging with your care team
- Full transparency on every service
Our core values.
Six commitments we hold ourselves to on every visit, every day, every client.
Genuine Love for Animals
We're not in this for a paycheck. Every team member is a true animal lover who chose this career because pets matter to us deeply.
Unwavering Reliability
We show up. Every time. No excuses, no last-minute cancellations. Your pet's routine is sacred to us.
Professional Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards. CPR certified, fully insured, background-checked, and continuously trained.
Transparent Communication
You'll always know what's happening with your pet. Real-time updates, photos, and open communication are non-negotiable.
Real Connection
We build real relationships with the pets and families we serve. Clients trust us with their animals, their homes, and their keys, and we earn that trust every single visit.
Watchful Concern
We don't just show up and leave. We actively watch for anything off. Things like a change in appetite, a limp, an unlocked gate, a running toilet, a package at the door. We flag it or act on it the same day, not after you get home.
How we keep you informed.
Professional scheduling software, digital visit reports, and a team structure built for consistency.
Time To Pet App
Manage your pet care through our easy-to-use mobile app. Request services, receive visit reports, view photos, and message your care team directly.
Detailed Visit Reports
You receive a detailed report card with duration, notes, and photos after every service, sent directly through the Time To Pet app.
Photo Updates Every Visit
Every report includes several photos from the visit: your pet, the walk route, and anything worth flagging. You see what we see, on every single visit.
Timestamped Check-Ins
The Time To Pet app logs every arrival and departure. You'll know exactly when your pet was cared for and how long we stayed, down to the minute.
Want to see if we're the right fit?
I can not even begin to describe how amazing Robert was. I'm usually the one to be worried about my pets during my whole vacation, but the thorough daily updates and photos were so reassuring. Even the contract reads like it was written by someone who just genuinely loves pets. Robert watched our two girls and I could tell from the introductory meeting that they were in great hands. Will 100% be using this service for all of our trips.
Robert and his team provided peace of mind and confidence for our family and a wonderful experience for our pups. They were engaged and updated us consistently with photos and detailed descriptions of each visit to the house. I would not hesitate to use their services again.
Away Home & Pet Care is such a wonderful place for people and pets who want a terrific experience for your pet when you have to leave them home. I loved meeting the dog walkers and Robert, the owner ahead of when we would be gone. Our dog fell in love with the three dog walkers and waited impatiently for them to come take her on a 30-minute walk around our neighborhood. I felt sad when the last day came for our dog's daily walks. I consider them friends and look forward to the next time we get to use this amazing group of people in a wonderful business who truly cares about my pet!
One less thing to worry about.
For as long as you need us.
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