Paw & Whisker
Paw & Whisker Pet Services
Dog walking & pet sitting in Houston, TX
Serving central Houston — River Oaks, Montrose, the Heights, Memorial, West U & Bellaire, the Galleria, and the Med Center area
Services & rates
Every service comes with GPS tracking, a full report, and photos/videos of our time together.
30-Minute Dog Walk
$25
A healthy dose of exercise and companionship, with GPS tracking and distance details for the walk.
60-Minute Dog Walk
$40
A longer dose of exercise and companionship for dogs who need more time outside.
Drop-In Visits
30 min · $25 60 min · $40
Tailored for cats and small mammals: feedings, litterbox or enclosure care, indoor playtime, and a welfare check.
Overnight Stay
$85 / night
Loving companionship all night in your home, 9 pm to 7 am — includes two walks, one before bedtime and one in the morning.
Additional pets: +$5 per pet on walks and drop-ins · +$10 per pet, per night on overnight stays.
In-home baths & grooming
A calmer grooming experience in your pet's own home — no kennels, no unfamiliar noise, and you're welcome to watch or help throughout. Grooming needs an in-home water source and an electrical outlet. We don't offer de-matting or flea & tick treatments.
Bath & Tidy
Shampoo, conditioner, brush-out, nail trim or grinding, and perfume. Sanitary trims and de-shedding included on request.
Full Service Groom
The whole bath experience, plus a fresh new haircut.
À la carte
Little touch-ups between services or for regular maintenance.
Every new client starts with a meet & greet
Before any service, we come by to meet you and your pets, walk through routines, keys, and quirks, and make sure everyone's comfortable — including the four-legged decision-makers. It's free, and it's how every great fit begins.
Why clients trust us
- GPS-tracked visits — see the actual route and distance
- A full report after every visit, with photos and videos
- Real-time updates to your phone and email — arrival, duration, and how it went
- Background-checked — verified on Thumbtack, where clients rate the service 5.0
- Owner-operated, Houston born and raised
Meet Alex
Alexandra Klein — Alex to most — was born and raised in Houston and holds Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Biology from The University of Texas at San Antonio (2021). She has worked in pet care since 2018, starting with Wag!, then three years at a daycare and boarding facility building hands-on skills in animal husbandry, behavior, and training, followed by nearly four years as a veterinary assistant and technician across clinics in San Antonio and Houston, and most recently as an assistant manager in pet retail. Every step deepened her commitment to education and the individualized care each species and breed needs to thrive.
What clients say
"Thoughtful, professional, and proactive… we received updates after each visit that included: check-in times, potty updates, feeding/water notes, and even a map of where they walked together. Photos and videos put our minds at ease and let us know that our pup was having the time of his life!"
"I booked with Alex a few weeks back and I would say her service is second to none. My girlfriend, who was initially not comfortable having someone in the house while we were out of town, now can't stop raving about how awesome of an experience we had."
"I love the detailed description Alexandra gave with her walk with our two dogs!! I think she did a great job and I will definitely use her again!"
"Wow! Thank you for walking my pups in such short notice. You were so caring the minute you walk through that door. Thank you for the distance you covered while walking them, they came home pretty tired and ready to rest."
Good to know
Vaccination requirements
For everyone's health and safety, current vaccines are required. Dogs: Rabies, DHPP, Leptospirosis, Bordetella. Cats: Rabies, FVRCP. Other pets: please inquire.
Booking deposit
A 20% deposit reserves your dates and is applied toward your total balance.
Cancellations
With 14+ days' notice the deposit is refundable. Under 14 days, it becomes a credit toward a booking within 60 days. Under 24 hours, the deposit is forfeited.
Why in-home care?
Staying in their own environment reduces stress, keeps routines consistent, and gives your pet one-on-one attention — without the risks of group settings.
Service area
Central Houston zip codes: 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77008, 77009, 77010, 77011, 77018, 77019, 77020, 77021, 77022, 77023, 77024, 77025, 77026, 77027, 77030, 77046, 77051, 77054, 77055, 77056, 77057, 77063, 77081, 77092, 77096, 77098, and 77401 (Bellaire). Close by but not listed? Ask — we may still fit you in.
Ready when you are
Call or text us about your pets and when you need care — we'll set up a meet & greet. Email works too.