Welcome to Waggy Tails!

Your Trusted Choice for In-Home Pet Sitting + Dog Walking in Knoxville.

Proudly serving the pets and families of Knoxville, Tennessee since 2009.

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Why Waggy Tails?!

Professional Care. Personal Touch.

We’re not a big app or a revolving door of sitters. Waggy Tails was built to give pet parents in Knoxville, Tennessee something better: reliable, consistent, in-home care from a trained team of people who truly love their jobs.

✔ Locally owned & woman-run: We’re a Knoxville-area small business, open since 2009, that cares deeply about our community & pets that live here.

✔ Employees—not contractors: Our dog walkers & pet sitters are carefully selected employees who are passionate about animals and proud of their work.

✔ Thoroughly screened & trained: Every team member is background checked, and goes through formal training & hands-on shadowing before caring for pets on their own.

✔Trained in pet safety: Our team members are certified in pet first aid & cpr by ProPetHero and backed by our membership in Pet Sitters International.

✔ We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured: Your pets and your home are always protected while we’re there.

✔ Consistent care, backed by a team: You’ll be matched with a primary Waggy Tails team member for a familiar face, supported by a trained team to ensure seamless coverage when needed.

✔ Easy scheduling & secure payments: Manage services, updates, and payments through our convenient online client portal.

✔ Free meet & greet before you start: We believe great care starts with trust. Every client receives a complimentary meet & greet to ensure the perfect fit

Since 2009 we have served over 1,500 happy clients throughout the greater Knoxville area!

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Every Service Your Pet Needs

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Knoxville Dog Walking

Reliable exercise. Happier dogs.

Private, on-leash walks or backyard playtime tailored to your dog’s energy level. Perfect for dogs who need daily movement, stimulation, and a familiar routine while you’re at work or away for the day.

Best for: Busy workdays • High-energy dogs • Routine exercise

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Knoxville Pet Sitting

In-home care while you’re away.

Enjoy peace of mind knowing your pets stay comfortable in their own home. We provide drop-in visits for feeding, medication, potty breaks, playtime, and lots of love—following your pet’s normal routine.

Best for: Travel • Cats & dogs • Medication support

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Knoxville Overnight Visits

The ultimate in personalized care.

A trusted Waggy Tails sitter stays overnight in your home, providing companionship, routine, and added home security. You tell us your pets’ normal schedule—we’ll step in seamlessly while you’re away.

Best for: Puppies • Senior pets • Extra Care

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Booking with Us is EASY:

Complete our New Client Sign-Up Form.

We’ll follow up within one business day to learn more about your pet care needs and confirm availability. You’ll be matched with your primary Waggy Tails pet care professionals and set up with access to our secure online client portal.

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Schedule a FREE Meet & Greet.

Meet your walkers/sitters. Get to know Waggy Tails.

Meet & greets typically last 20–30 minutes and give you the chance to meet your pet’s caregiver, walk through routines, and make sure everything feels like the right fit—for you and your pets.

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Book Your First Visits.

You’re officially part of the Waggy Tails family!

Once your meet & greet is complete, you can easily schedule visits through our online client portal. Your sitter and our team will be ready to care for your pets with consistency and professionalism.

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Trusted by Pet Parents Like You

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We want you to feel confident that your pet is in the best of care.

Before services begin, Waggy Tails provides a FREE Meet & Greet. We want you to get to know us and we want to get to know you and your 4-legged family members.

After submitting this form, within 1 business day, you will be contacted by email to discuss your pet care needs and schedule a Meet ‘n Greet.

  • Serena C.

    “I can't tell you how nerve wracking it is to not have anyone to watch your puppers! Boarding is out of the question so I looked around and found Waggy Tails. Waggy Tails treated my girls like they were part of my family. My sitters sent regular updates and made me feel like my dogs were well taken care of. Thank you so very much!!”

  • Chris R.

    “We love Waggy Tails! Our sitters sends us pictures of our pets daily and even offers to do tasks like making sure the garbage goes out on trash pickup days. This is a business where loving on pets is clearly their passion. Couldn't be happier with Waggy Tails and the peace of mind they give us each and every time.”

  • Nicole L.

    “I couldn't be more thrilled that I came across Waggy Tails for our beach vacation. We planned to be away for a week and we always have some anxiety about friends or family feeling put out if we ask them to take care of our cats for a week. I contacted Waggy Tails and they got back to me quickly to set us up with a sitter whose schedule worked with us and the stress of leaving our cats for a week was alleviated just like that. Our sitters did a wonderful job coming by at consistent times each day, sending us photos so we had peace of mind and making sure our little guys were loved on while we were away. I will absolutely be using their services in the future any time we're going to be away from home for an extended period. I can't say enough good things about this business, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”

  • Christine C.

    “Waggy Tails is great, and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone! My husband and I are both from out of state so when we needed to be gone for a weekend having family watch our puppy was out of the question. Finding Waggy Tails was the best thing that ever happened. Puppies need a little extra attention than the regular dog and we definitely didn't want to board him. Waggy Tails was the perfect solution. Ace was able to stay in his own home and the overnight visits were exactly what he needed. He just wasn't able to last from the usual 10pm to 7 or 8am times that a neighbor may be able to check in. Waggy Tails is very reliable and you can trust that your dog will be loved and taken care of while you're away.”