Professional pet care throughout Riverdale, including areas near the Riverdale Road corridor and the Weber River.
A local team of W-2 employees. Established 2007. Background-checked, bonded, and insured.
Voted one of the Best of Northern Utah 2026Standard-Examiner Readers' Choice Awards
The same local team, the same standards, across every service we offer.
Away Home & Pet Care provides professional dog walking, pet sitting, cat sitting, and house checks in Riverdale, UT and throughout the surrounding Weber County communities. All sitters are W-2 employees (not independent contractors) who are background-checked, bonded, insured, and Pet CPR & First Aid certified. Founded in 2007. Zip codes we cover in Riverdale: 84405.
Professional dog walking and pet sitting throughout Riverdale, including areas near the Riverdale Road corridor and the Weber River trail system. Cat sitting and house checks round out the menu, all at the same flat pricing.
Our team covers River Valley Estates, Deer Run, Legacy Park, and the residential neighborhoods tucked in behind the Riverdale retail strip.
Our care team can tell you which streets get icy in January and which driveways are the tricky ones.
Local favorites, all dog-friendly, all worth the drive.
A flat, paved multi-use trail running along the Weber River through the full length of Riverdale. Three trailhead parking lots with restrooms serve the Riverdale section. An outdoor fitness park with exercise stations sits south of the 600 West trailhead.
Tip. Park at the 600 West lot for the most shaded riverside section and access to the fitness stations. Bring your own waste bags; dispensers may not always be stocked.
We keep your preferred vet on file and contact them if anything comes up.
General practice, dogs and cats
Full-service general practice veterinary clinic on the main Riverdale Road corridor. Routine exams, vaccinations, wellness care, and diagnostics.
Visit WebsiteSmall animal general practice and surgery
Long-established small-animal practice near Riverdale. Routine exams, preventive care, vaccinations, dental cleanings, bloodwork, surgery, and hospitalization.
Visit WebsiteGeneral practice; boarding and grooming available
Full-service veterinary hospital just south of Riverdale in Roy. Wellness and preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, dental care, boarding, grooming, spay/neuter, and microchipping.
Visit WebsiteNote. We are not affiliated with any veterinary practice. This list is provided as a community resource. Always verify current hours and availability directly with the clinic.
Patios where your pup is a welcome guest.
Burgers
4030 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale, UT 84405
Six outdoor patio tables where dogs are welcome while owners dine. A dog-friendly stop along the Riverdale Road corridor.
Plain-English summary of the key rules for pet owners.
All dogs in Riverdale must be licensed each year. Licenses available at the Civic Center (4600 S. Weber River Drive) Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM.
2026 fees: unsterilized dog $50; sterilized dog $15. A $10 late fee applies after March 1. Microchipping available through Animal Control for $25, including lifetime registration. Unlicensed dogs found roaming may be impounded.
View Official SourceDogs must be on a leash at all times in Riverdale parks, on the Weber River Parkway, and on city streets.
Riverdale City enforces a maximum 6-foot leash requirement with a zero-tolerance policy on the Weber River Parkway. Animal Control and police officers patrol trails regularly and may issue on-the-spot citations. There are no designated off-leash dog parks within Riverdale city limits.
View Official SourceOwners are liable if their animal creates a nuisance, including excessive barking, running at large, or creating unsanitary conditions.
Nuisance violations include: dog leaving property without control, chasing or threatening people or other animals, and failure to remove waste in public areas. Violations may result in impoundment and fines.
View Official SourceDisclaimer. This is a plain-English summary for informational purposes. Always verify current ordinances directly with city animal services or consult the official city code. Laws may change.
Riverdale is shaped by the Weber River and the retail stretch along Riverdale Road. Behind that strip is a patchwork of established neighborhoods that are quiet, tree-lined, and easy to walk.
The Weber River Parkway gives Riverdale dogs some of the best on-leash river walking in the county.
Same care team, same flat rates, every city we cover within 10 miles of Ogden.
We serve Riverdale, UT and surrounding Weber County. Our service area covers ZIP codes 84405.
We are open Monday through Sunday, year-round. We usually reply within an hour during business hours.
The first step is a free, no-obligation meet and greet at your home. We'll walk your neighborhood, meet your pet, and build a care plan that fits your schedule.
