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Workday Wags

North Loop · Gateway · Mill District

Dog walking and cat visits, right here in your neighborhood.

Workday Wags is boutique, in-home pet care for busy downtown Minneapolis households. Jess walks on foot, keeps groups small, and sends photos and a text after every single visit, so your workday never has to include wondering.

  • Licensed and insured Minnesota LLC
  • 3 dogs maximum per walk
  • Photos and a text every visit
  • Human powered, no cars
Jess of Workday Wags out on a North Loop sidewalk with a happy dog on leash

Our services

Three ways we look after your pet

Every booking starts with a free meet and greet, and prices are the same ones you will see on your invoice. No packages to decode, no membership to join.

15 to 20 minutes

Quick Visit

$25 per visit

Potty breaks, wags, and routine cat care. Built for a mid workday check in, or a recurring daily visit while you are out of town.

  • Potty break and fresh water
  • Cat feeding, litter, and company
  • Photos and a text every visit
Book Quick Visit
Most booked

30 or 45 minutes

Dog Walk or Extended Visit

$30-$45 per visit

Real exercise and real attention. Walks are paced to your dog's age, energy, and routine, with time to find out what everyone else in the neighborhood had for breakfast.

  • 30 minutes $30, 45 minutes $45
  • Three dogs maximum per walk
  • Solo walks available as an upgrade
Book Dog Walk or Extended Visit

Short term, case by case

In-Home Overnight

$120 per night

Overnight care for dogs and cats in your own home, up to two nights. Each stay is arranged in advance around your pet's routine and personality.

  • Your home, your pet's routine
  • Two night maximum per stay
  • Approved in advance, case by case
Book In-Home Overnight

Book with confidence

The part most people worry about

Handing someone a key to your home is not a small thing. Here is how we make that easy to say yes to.

Daily updates

Every visit ends with photos and a text so you know exactly how it went. Prefer a call or video call instead? Just ask.

Flexible scheduling

Recurring daily walks or the occasional visit, weekends and after hours when we can. Last minute changes are usually workable.

Fully insured

A compliant Minnesota LLC carrying full liability insurance, plus additional waivers for situations the policy does not cover.

In their words

What neighbors say

Verified reviews from the Workday Wags Rover profile

Jess is calm, attentive, and follows through. She notices details, communicates clearly, and doesn't make things complicated. She has an easy, grounded way with animals and people, and she's someone you'd feel comfortable having around your dog and your space.
K Kaye M. December 2025
Jessica is consistently reliable, communicative, and attentive. Our pets are well cared for, and we appreciate the detailed updates after every visit. Thank you Jessica!
K Ken S. December 2025
Jessica has such a gentle and caring way with our pets. They always arrive with a smile and leave our dog and cat happy and relaxed. We trust Jessica completely!
P pete S. December 2025
Jess is dependable, kind, and genuinely loves animals. Every visit is full of attention, love, and care. We couldn't ask for a better pet sitter!
K Kara S. December 2025
Ori of Workday Wags outdoors in downtown Minneapolis with Moki, their dog

Meet Jess and Ori

Your pet's second favorite neighbor

We started Workday Wags to support both people and pets, and honestly ourselves too, because we are keep moving all day kind of people. We moved to the North Loop and fell straight into the energy of it, the river trail, the shop owners who keep treats behind the counter, the whole vibrant, walkable stretch of it.

We hope to be not just your dog walker or cat sitter, but your pet's second favorite neighbor, right after the shop owners with the treats. That is our own sweet boy Moki in these photos, and he is the reason we know every good sniff spot between Washington and the river.

30 years
caring for dogs of every age and temperament
First aid and CPR
trained, plus oral medication administration
Senior and special needs
experience, including anxious and reactive dogs
Under an hour
typical response time to a call or text

Service area

We walk to you

Workday Wags is an eco friendly, human powered crew. No cars, no emissions, just happy walks and visits. We keep the service area tight and centered on our own neighborhood so we stay genuinely close by and genuinely reliable.

Live just outside these lines? Ask anyway. We will do our best to accommodate you.

Check if we cover your building

North Loop

Great River Road southwest to N Washington Ave and N 3rd St, and N 10th Ave and N 8th Ave southeast to Hennepin.

Gateway and Mill Districts

Great River Road and W River Pkwy southwest to Washington Ave S and S 3rd St, and Hennepin Ave southeast to Park Ave.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm. We can often accommodate appointments outside normal business hours, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, so your dogs get their exercise and your cats get their check ins while you are away.

Rates and payment

Straightforward pricing

15 to 20 minute quick visit
$25
30 minute visit or walk
$30
45 minute visit or walk
$45
Overnight
$120 per night
Special or extra service request
+$10 per visit
Weekends and after hours
+$5 per visit, exceptions for recurring services
Holidays
+$10 per visit

Good to know

  • All services are subject to sales tax.
  • Free 15 to 20 minute meet and greet before your first booking.
  • Additional dogs from the same household are 50% of the base rate.
  • Neighbors on the same floor of your building can share a walk time for a discount.
  • Credit and debit card, Apple Pay, Cash App, and ACH direct debit accepted.
  • Payment is collected before each service to secure your pet's spot.
Start with a free meet & greet

Questions

Everything people ask before booking

What is your service area?

We are an eco friendly, human powered company. No vehicles, just happy walks. We serve clients inside the area bordered by N Washington Ave, Hennepin Ave, Great River Road, and N 8th Ave. If you are located just outside this area, reach out. We can likely accommodate you.

Can you accommodate last minute requests?

We will certainly try. If you have a last minute schedule change and need to add a visit or a walk, call or text and we will likely be able to help. We can also move a walk to a different time or day when you need it.

Do you provide overnight services?

We are happy to provide early morning and late evening visits outside of normal business hours while you are away. We do not offer pet sitting in our own home, but we can sometimes provide short term overnight stays in your home, two nights maximum. This service is considered case by case.

Do you offer services on weekends or outside of business hours?

We can often accommodate weekend and before or after hours requests. Reach out and we will do our best to work with your schedule.

Are there dog breeds you do not accept?

Workday Wags is an equal opportunity walking service. We do not discriminate on the basis of breed, color, size, personality, identity, or treat preference. We do value the safety and comfort of our walkers and clients, so please tell us about any anxiety or behavioral challenges your dog is working on and we will meet them where they are.

How many dogs do you walk at a time?

Three dogs maximum per walk, and often fewer. We use discretion about which dogs are walked together based on personality and how they interact with others. Guaranteed solo walks are available as an upgrade.

What is your cancellation policy?

We are a small business and ask that you contact us by text or email at least 24 hours in advance so we can offer your spot to another client. Same day cancellations are charged 50% of the scheduled service fee, and cancellations made less than 4 hours in advance are charged the full rate.

Can you accommodate dogs with special needs?

Absolutely. Give us everything we need to make your dog's time with us enjoyable. Show us how you accommodate their needs and tell us what methods you have found work best.

What do I need to provide?

Your dog's leash, collar or harness, poop bags, and anything else you normally use such as a sweater, coat, or boots. Please make sure your pet is current on vaccinations and flea and tick prevention. For visits while you are away, leave feeding, walking, or medication instructions. Cat visits need detailed instructions and supplies too.

Is your company insured?

Yes. We carry full liability insurance plus additional waivers to cover situations that fall outside the liability policy, and we are a compliant Minnesota LLC.

Get in touch

We are excited to meet you

Every new client starts with a free 15 to 20 minute meet and greet. Book it straight on the calendar, or send a note and we will find a time that fits.

Schedule your meet & greet Pick a time on our live calendar
Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm

Prefer to talk? Call or text 970-749-6629.

Policies and fine print

Clear expectations, both ways

Booking and scheduling

Services are scheduled in advance through the calendar or by contacting us directly. We recommend booking 24 to 48 hours ahead for walks, cat visits, and in-home support. Short term overnight care is case by case and limited to two nights per stay, approved in advance.

Cancellations

Schedules change, we get it. Please contact us by text or email at least 24 hours ahead so we can offer your spot to someone else. Same day cancellations are charged 50% of the service fee, and cancellations inside 4 hours are charged the full rate.

Health and safety

Pets must be current on vaccinations and free of contagious illness, fleas, and ticks. Tell us about medications, health concerns, and behavior before service. In an emergency we contact you immediately and, if needed, seek veterinary care at the owner's expense.

Access and weather

In-home service needs secure access by key, fob, code, or clear instructions. Severe weather, sub zero temperatures, extreme heat, or unsafe conditions may require a last minute schedule change for everyone's safety.

Workday Wags is a licensed, insured Minnesota LLC and a proud part of the Minneapolis community. Pet care carries inherent risk, and by booking you agree to these terms and acknowledge we are not liable for pre-existing conditions or events beyond our control. Payment is processed before service. Holiday and weekend rates apply as listed above.

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