Madison · Middleton · Monona since 2013

Friendly pet care in your home and neighborhood.

Dog walks, dog park runs, cat sitting and care for small pets, from a local team that knows your pet by name. After every visit you get a note and photos.

4.9 stars from over 180 Google reviews
Three golden retrievers trotting toward the camera across a mowed field
✓ Walk done 12:14 pm

All three were so happy to see me! 45 minutes around the field, lots of sniffing, fresh water in the bowls.

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An example of the note you get after a visit
  • Bonded and insuredPet Sitters International member
  • Open 365 daysNo holiday fees
  • People's Choice winner2024, 2025 and 2026
  • Eco-friendlyPlanet-conscious care
  • Local and woman-ownedA Madison original since 2013

What we do

Care that comes to your door.

Every visit is in your home or your neighborhood, so your pet stays where they are happiest.

A speckled cattle dog in a collar standing on a tree-lined path at sunsetStarting at$20 a walk

Dog walks

We take the leash and lead your pup on a neighborhood adventure, right from your door, then send you a note and photos.

Four dogs sitting in a row in the sun at an off-leash dog parkStarting at$35 a run

Dog park runs

We pick your dog up and drive to an off-leash park to run and play with friends. Dogs need a valid park tag and should ride well in the car.

An orange and white cat strolling across a sunny wood floorStarting at$20 a visit

Cat sitting

Food, fresh water, a clean litter box and real attention. We can visit as many times a day as you'd like, with no stressful boarding.

Angela's two tortoises with a pile of kaleStarting at$20 a visit

Small pets

Guinea pigs, rabbits, tortoises, frogs, fish and even hedgehogs. We can do almost anything your pet needs on a visit.

A white lop-eared rabbit in its pen A long-haired guinea pig peeking out beside a green hideout A brown and white guinea pig in fresh hay

Yes, we love the little ones too. Hay topped up, cages tidied, veggies chopped and a check that everyone looks bright and healthy. Tell us your pet's routine and we follow it.

Prices depend on how long the visit is and how many pets you have. We'll go over yours at the free meet and greet.

Example
Check-insToday
Dog walk ✓ 11:40 am
Two doodles trotting across a grassy field

Played chase the whole time and came home tired and happy. Water bowl filled.

3 photos
Next visit Tomorrow

Dog walk, 30 minutes, midday

After every visit

You always know how the visit went.

Everything lives in our Client Portal, an app on your phone. No chasing texts, no guessing.

  • A note and photos every timeYour walker or sitter checks in before they lock up.
  • Book and change visits yourselfAsk for a visit, see what's coming up, and message us.
  • See what you oweYour visits and payments are in one place, with the ways to pay.

Getting started

Three easy steps to your first visit.

  1. Say hello

    Call or text (608) 446-1491, or send us a note below. Tell us about your pet and what you need.

  2. Free meet and greet

    We come by so your pet gets to know us before the first visit, and we learn the routine, the keys and the quirks.

  3. Book in the app

    We set you up in the Client Portal. Book your visits and you're all set.

Open 365 days a year, holidays too.

Sunrise walks, snowy Saturdays, Thanksgiving dinner duty. We're there, and we never charge extra on holidays.

Reviews

What pet families say.

4.9
★★★★★Over 180 Google reviews
The crew at Green Dog has been phenomenal in helping us care for our four legged friends. Having Jane and her crew visit my dogs when I am unable to make a midday stop keeps me reassured that my pups are cared for and happy! I recommend them to anyone without reservation.
Neil S.Midday dog walks
They are always reliable and caring. I appreciate that they send me photos and updates. My cat hates most people but she likes her sitters from Green Dog, and you can't really get a better review than that.
Lisa B.Cat sitting
I can't say enough about this wonderful team of dog lovers! I have 2 seniors and they have some special needs. Angela, Jane and John are always so wonderful, loving and understanding with the changes that come with caring for senior pups.
Amy S.Senior dog care

Life at Green Dog

A few of our favorite clients.

A gray dog rolling on its back in a sunny field of grass and dandelions A gray and white cat lounging in a cat tree by the window Angela walking a big pack of dogs down a wooded trail Angela walking a dog down a gravel lane past a white fence A tabby cat relaxing on a cozy armchair with a plaid blanket Two doodles trotting happily across a grassy field

On TV and in the news

You may have seen us on Channel 27.

Our newest commercialNow airing on WKOW Channel 27: 30 seconds of what we do every day. Watch on YouTube.

Awards

  • Madison.com People's ChoiceWon 2024, 2025 and 2026
  • Best of MadisonNominated for Best Pet Care Company, 2025 and 2026
  • Nextdoor Neighborhood FavoritePicked by our neighbors
Angela holding her shar pei Aria, who is wearing a tiara

Meet the owner

Hi, I'm Angela.

Green Dog started in 2013 with a shar pei named Aria.

My path to pet care was a winding one. After playing Division 1 basketball at the University of Northern Iowa, I moved to Phoenix, where I worked as a personal trainer and built a dance company that grew into one of the largest after-school programs in Arizona.

When Aria came into my life, everything changed. I moved back to the Midwest to be closer to family and started Green Dog around the kind of care I wanted for her: the same friendly faces visit after visit, a routine she could count on, and a note afterward so I always knew how her day went.

More than a decade later, our team cares for dogs, cats and small pets all across Madison, Middleton and Monona. We're a local, independent company, so we know our neighborhoods, our clients and every pet by name.

The Green Dog team in green shirts standing in a field with a pack of dogs in front of fall leaves
Some of the Green Dog team and friends, fall 2024.

Where we work

Three neighborhoods, one friendly team.

We also cover parts of Fitchburg. Not sure if you're in our area? Text us your address and we'll tell you right away.

MadisonOur home base since 2013
MiddletonAll of Middleton
MononaAll of Monona

Questions

Questions people ask.

How do I get started?

Call or text us at (608) 446-1491, or send us a note below. We set up a free meet and greet so your pet gets to know us before the first visit.

Are you insured?

Yes. Green Dog is bonded and insured, and we're members of Pet Sitters International.

Will I hear how the visit went?

Yes. After every visit your walker or sitter leaves a note and photos in the app.

How do I book and keep track of visits?

Everything is in our app, the Client Portal: book visits, message us, see photos and notes after each visit, and see what you owe.

Do you work on holidays?

Yes. We're open 365 days a year and we don't charge extra on holidays.

What does a dog park run need?

A valid dog park tag, and a dog who rides calmly in the car and plays nicely with other dogs off leash.

How do I pay?

We'll tell you the ways to pay when you start, and they're always in the app under How to pay.

Contact

Let's meet your pet.

Texting is the fastest way to reach us. Already a client? Open the Client Portal to book or message us.

Mail: Green Dog, LLC, PO Box 620702, Middleton, WI 53562

Send us a note

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