Creature Comforts Great & Small

Our Services

More Services. More Options. More Love.

To meet growing demand, we are officially expanding our portfolio. Our core remains superior in-client-home pet care — and we are now opening up greater availability for customized, cage-free pet sitting inside our home, plus complimentary pet taxi and concierge services for our regular clients.

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Exciting News

We're Growing — And So Is What We Offer.

While we have quietly offered in-home boarding for the last 7 years, we are now opening up more availability for our fully customized, cage-free pet sitting inside our home. Our core business remains superior quality, comprehensive pet care services in your home — boarding continues as a supplementary offering. To show our appreciation for our regular clients, we are bundling this expansion with complimentary pet taxi and concierge services. We are excited to continuously grow and to be your pet care provider of choice.

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The Creature Comforts Difference

One Integrated Approach. Extraordinary Results.

Most pet care businesses offer a service. We offer a system. Whether your pet is with us for a walk, a visit, or an extended boarding stay, they receive the same fully integrated program: structured obedience reinforcement, inter-species and peer socialization, enrichment activities, and the kind of purposeful adventure that builds confidence, trust, and joy. This isn't an add-on. It's our core value — business with a heart for family and the family pet.

Socialization

Every interaction is a socialization opportunity. Peer-to-peer, inter-species, and human-animal bonding are woven into every service we provide.

Training & Obedience

Basic obedience reinforcement happens on every walk, every visit, every boarding stay. Consistent cues, calm leadership, and positive reinforcement — always.

Enrichment

Mental stimulation is as important as physical exercise. Puzzle play, scent work, novel environments, and structured challenges keep minds sharp and spirits high.

Adventure

Doggy adventures aren't reserved for walking clients. Every pet in our care experiences the world beyond four walls — trails, parks, and the great outdoors of Greater St. Louis.

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Pet sitter providing attentive in-home care for a dogCore Service

Premium In-Home Care

Your Home. Your Routine. Your Pet's Comfort.

Our signature in-home care service keeps your pet exactly where they're happiest — in their own environment, surrounded by familiar sights, smells, and routines. But unlike a standard drop-in visit, every call includes enrichment, obedience reinforcement, and purposeful engagement. We come to you, so your companion never has to experience the stress of a strange kennel — and they still get the full Creature Comforts integrated experience.

Due to Creature Comforts Great & Small, LLC services being individually tailored to your pets, pricing to be discussed during the meet & greet.

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What's Included

  • Personalized feeding & fresh water
  • Enrichment play & mental stimulation
  • Basic obedience reinforcement every visit
  • Medication administration (if needed)
  • Litter box or yard cleanup
  • Real-time photo & video updates
  • Home security check (lights, locks, mail)
  • Written visit report after every call

Ideal For

  • Dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets
  • Pets with anxiety, medical needs, or special routines
  • Multi-pet and multi-species households
  • Owners who travel frequently and want consistency
We treat your home with the same respect and care as your pet. Every visit ends with a full written report — and every pet leaves the visit a little more enriched, a little more confident, and a lot more loved.

Requirements

  • Initial meet & greet consultation required
  • Up-to-date vaccinations (rabies, DHPP for dogs; FVRCP for cats)
  • Emergency vet contact on file
  • Key or lockbox access to your home
Professional dog walker on a trail adventure with a dogAdventure Included

Elite Dog Walking & Adventures

Every Walk Is An Adventure Worth Remembering.

Our elite dog walking service is a fully integrated enrichment experience — not a leash drag around the block. We match pace, distance, and terrain to your dog's breed, age, and personality, then layer in obedience work, socialization opportunities, and purposeful exploration through St. Louis's best parks, trails, and green spaces. Regular walking clients also join our rotating doggy adventure program at no extra charge.

Due to Creature Comforts Great & Small, LLC services being individually tailored to your pets, pricing to be discussed during the meet & greet.

Book Elite Dog Walking & Adventures

What's Included

  • 30–60 minute personalized outing
  • Trail, park, or neighborhood adventure routes
  • Obedience & leash manners reinforcement
  • Peer socialization on group adventure days
  • GPS-tracked every step of the walk
  • Post-walk photo update & route summary
  • Fresh water & cool-down after every outing
  • Behavioral notes shared with owner

Ideal For

  • High-energy breeds who need real physical challenge
  • Dogs who benefit from structured socialization
  • Puppies building confidence and leash skills
  • Busy owners who want more than a basic walk
Walking clients are part of our adventure family. Group doggy adventure days, trail runs, and socialization outings are built into the program — because a walked dog and an adventured dog are two very different animals.

Requirements

  • Initial meet & greet with dog required
  • Up-to-date rabies & DHPP vaccinations
  • Properly fitted collar or harness
  • Flea & tick prevention current
  • Reactive dogs assessed individually before group outings
Dog relaxing comfortably in a cage-free home boarding environmentFully Integrated

Exclusive Cage-Free Boarding

A True Home-Away-From-Home.

Our cage-free boarding is the most complete pet care experience we offer. Your pet lives in our home as a full family member — no crates, no kennels, no isolation. Every boarding guest receives the complete Creature Comforts program: daily adventures, structured training sessions, inter-species socialization, enrichment activities, and 24/7 companionship. When your pet comes home, they're not just rested — they're better.

Due to Creature Comforts Great & Small, LLC services being individually tailored to your pets, pricing to be discussed during the meet & greet.

Book Exclusive Cage-Free Boarding

What's Included

  • Cage-free, home environment stay
  • Daily doggy adventures & trail outings
  • Structured obedience & training sessions
  • Inter-species & peer socialization
  • Enrichment activities & mental stimulation
  • Maintained feeding & medication schedule
  • 24/7 supervision and companionship
  • Daily photo & video updates
  • Emergency vet coordination if needed

Ideal For

  • Dogs and cats ready for a full enrichment experience
  • Pets who struggle in kennel or isolation environments
  • Animals who benefit from consistent training reinforcement
  • Owners who want their pet to come home better than they left
Boarding availability is intentionally limited. We accept only a small number of guests at a time so every animal receives the full, undivided integrated program they deserve — not a watered-down version of it.

Requirements

  • Meet & greet temperament assessment required
  • Up-to-date core vaccinations
  • Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine for dogs
  • Flea & tick prevention current
  • Your pet's food, medications & comfort items
  • Limited spots — advance booking strongly recommended
Dog relaxing comfortably in a warm cozy home with a pet sitterNow Expanded

Customized In-Home Pet Sitting

Your Pet, Cared For Inside Our Home.

After 7 years of quietly offering this service to select clients, we are officially expanding availability for our fully customized, cage-free pet sitting inside our home. This is a supplementary offering to our core in-client-home services — designed for families who want the warmth and intimacy of a true home environment when their pet can't be cared for in their own space. Spots are intentionally limited to ensure every guest receives the same individualized attention we're known for.

Due to Creature Comforts Great & Small, LLC services being individually tailored to your pets, pricing to be discussed during the meet & greet.

Book Customized In-Home Pet Sitting

What's Included

  • Cage-free stay inside our home
  • Fully customized care plan for your pet
  • Maintained feeding & medication schedule
  • Enrichment play & mental stimulation
  • Socialization with our resident animals
  • Daily photo & video updates
  • 24/7 attentive supervision
  • Emergency vet coordination if needed

Ideal For

  • Pets who thrive in a true home environment
  • Animals who need extra attention or companionship
  • Owners seeking a personal, family-style alternative to kennels
  • Regular clients looking for flexible supplementary care
This service has been a quiet favorite for 7 years. We're thrilled to open it up to more families — because every pet deserves to feel at home, even when they're away from it.

Requirements

  • Meet & greet temperament assessment required
  • Up-to-date core vaccinations
  • Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine for dogs
  • Flea & tick prevention current
  • Your pet's food, medications & comfort items
  • Limited availability — early booking recommended

Complimentary for Regular Clients

Our Thank-You to You: Pet Taxi & Concierge Services.

To show our appreciation for the families who have trusted us year after year, we are bundling complimentary value-added services with our expanded portfolio. These are our way of saying thank you — and making your life a little easier.

Pet Taxi Service

Need your pet transported to a vet appointment, groomer, or daycare? We'll handle the pickup and drop-off so you don't have to rearrange your day.

Complimentary for regular clients

Concierge Pet Care

From prescription pickups to supply runs, we go beyond the visit to make sure your pet — and your household — has everything it needs.

Complimentary for regular clients

Priority Scheduling

Regular clients receive priority access to our calendar, including last-minute availability and holiday booking windows before they open to the public.

Complimentary for regular clients

The Creature Comforts Promise

Every service we provide is backed by 17 years of zero-incident care, full liability insurance, and an unwavering commitment to your pet's wellbeing. We go the extra mile because our core value is simple: business with a heart — always animals, always family.

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Years Zero-Incident

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Always On-Call

5★

Client Satisfaction

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Ready to Experience the Difference?

Spots are intentionally limited to ensure every family receives the individualized, integrated attention they deserve. Reach out today to check availability and schedule your complimentary meet & greet.

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