“We love These Paws! We're super lucky dogs—we've gotten dog walks from These Paws twice a week for over three years now. (That's 21 dog years!) We can tell when it's a These Paws day, and we run to our crates even before Mom and Dad leave because we're so excited for Betsy or Martha to come. They're our favorite girlfriends! Mom and Dad really like them because they know how well we're taken care of, and they completely trust Betsy and Martha. Mom and Dad also really appreciate that These Paws is flexible if we need to add a day or switch days because of our busy dog schedules. Most of all, Mom and Dad can see that on the days we get walked, when they come home they can tell how happy we are and what a great day we had! And they love reading the little notes we leave telling what we did on our walks. These Paws gets the paws up from us!”

-Frank and Parker
Minneapolis

“I really love the days that I get to spend time with Betsy, Nancy, Meg or Martha. They are so lovely and treat me like royalty. Walks in the park, meeting other dogs, tummy rubs, and yummy treats; life could not be any better than this. Sometimes they even get to spend the night with me! My parents really get a kick out of the daily letters too. I am so happy they have been a part of my life the past few years and l look forward to many happy years to come."”

-Walter
Minneapolis

“I have been taking walks and playing with Betsy and her friends at These Paws ever since I was a puppy, and I love them because they always take such good care of me. When I see them arriving to the house to spend time with me, I get so excited, because it is one of my favorite parts of the day. I know my parents are very happy with the quality and dependable service that These Paws have provided over the years, and they know I am in great hands and have a lot of fun every visit.”

-Rocco
Minneapolis

“Everyone calls us The Girls but there is nothing girly about controlling 200 lbs of dog when there are places to be smelled and squirrels to terrorize. Or so our mom says. That’s why we rely on Nancy who keeps us under control and protects neighborhood wildlife but still lets us have a glorious sniff of our favorite spots. It is even better when our mom goes out of town and Nancy comes to stay with us in our house. We can snuggle and watch TV in between belly rubs.

With slurps and slobbers, ”

-Keira and Morgan
Minneapolis

“I'm very happy whenever Betsy or another of the These Paws team members comes to see me! My mom works long hours and the cats and I really look forward to our daily visits. I get a walk, and we all gets treats, hugs and kisses. The dog walkers know I'm an older gal and they never make me walk too far or too fast — but they also make sure I give it my best effort every day. My mom also likes the thoughtful and helpful things that Betsy's team does around the house, like bringing in packages and even cleaning up our little messes sometimes.... The cats and I don't always agree on everything, but we do agree that any pet would be lucky to have These Paws come and take care of them! ”

-Penny
Minneapolis

“I love my friends from These Paws! Betsy and Martha have been coming to see me for two years and they are so much fun. They walk with me and play with me and give me lots of my favorite snout rubs. They're super nice to my kitty-sibs too. It makes my mom really happy to know that I'm getting all that love and attention while she's at work. She says that it makes my life and her life just that much better.”

-Derby
Minneapolis

“We have been with Nancy and These Paws since we were just babies. We enjoy our walks with Nancy - she is the greatest walker in the world - but even more so, she is another mother to us and someone who loves and cares for us as much as our own mom. Nancy and These Paws have been a life saver for our mom, who has more work to do than she’d like and not as much time to spend with us as she wants to. Nancy walks us, plays with us, gives us treats, love, belly rubs and so much more. We love the Christmas goodie bag she gives us each year and we try to find special cards and treats to let Nancy know how much we all care for her. These Paws has always been there to help out at the last minute, like when our mom’s parents were ill and passed away - we needed Nancy to make extra visits to see us and she made sure we were cared for. Our mom has to go to conferences several times a year and, when possible, Nancy stays with us and that is the best treat ever…she spoils us and lets us sleep with her! We love Nancy and These Paws and will never look anywhere else for walks and overnight stays!”

-Snickers & Doodle
Minneapolis

“Hi, my name is Carlos. I fell asleep on Betsy’s lap the day I met her, and since then she’s really gone the extra mile (okay, block) with my big brother and me. Even though we’re always good boys, she leaves Mom and Dad report cards and sometimes even pictures of us after our walks. Her reliable, friendly service has truly exceeded my whole family’s expectations and we’d recommend her to anyone.”

-Carlos (age 6 mos.) and family
Minneapolis

“Sidney and Hope love their walks with Betsy. They are always happy to see her! I would recommend Betsy to anyone looking for a dog walker.

-Stacy R. – Owner
Edina

“I knew when Betsy came over to my house to meet Hunter and me, he was going to be in the best of hands. She has a wonderful way of interacting with him and it made me feel completely safe that she was going to be with him when I wouldn’t be able to. I love reading what they did on their walks in the cute little notes she leaves’ she definitely goes out of her way to make sure Hunter has a great time on his walks! I’ve already referred her!”

-Nichole B. – Owner
Minneapolis

“I may look tough, but Betsy understands me. She knows that underneath my exterior is a goofy sweetheart who just wants to play. Some days Betsy plays fetch with me and other days we go on long walks. Either way, I can’t wait to see her. Especially when she brings those delicious peanut butter treats.”

-Lillith
Minneapolis

“I love Betsy. Every day she comes over to play and take me for a walk. She knows all the right places to go, and gets excited right along with me when we see squirrels, chipmunks, and (my personal favorite) bunnies! One time she even tried to chase a squirrel up a tree! (Okay, that was me...) I am so lucky to have a friend like Betsy!”

-Mia
Minneapolis

“I hate to admit it but I just don’t like everyone. Some people want me to like them cuz I am so cute, but really I just couldn’t be bothered. One day, a long time ago, I had a visitor named Betsy. She came in and I knew right then she was going to be a good friend. I laid down real quick so she could rub my tummy and that is when we fell in love. She is always so good to me…taking me for walks, playing ball and keeping clean water in my pool. She even remembers my birthday. She is my best friend. Oh and one other thing. Sometimes my mom’s can’t seem to stay on schedule and Betsy is so willing to come and see me when it works best for me. I really like her for that.”

-Goose
Minneapolis

“So I was lost in the country when someone found me and got me to Minneapolis. Wow, what a sweet life I have now. I get to go exploring in all sorts of cool places like the BWCA and Colorado. But the best thing is my mom’s let me play with Betsy and Nancy when they are at work. They come over, sometimes with a new ball for me to chew on, but mostly they just give me lots of love. And if I am really crazy I can get them to run with me. Man, life sure is better here in the city.”

-Jackson
Minneapolis

“Nancy is one of our best friends. She comes each day and is always happy to see us--we know we’re not just another "gig" to her because of the kindness and love she shows us. Dad really likes Nancy too because his schedule is really busy & Nancy is always happy to pitch-in to make sure we are well cared for. We always get a kick out of watching dad read the daily report card Nancy leaves for him because no matter what kind of mood he’s in when he comes home, he always ends up chuckling and immediately comes over to give us a big hug. Dad also tells us how lucky we are to have Nancy in our lives - we couldn’t agree with him more!”

Thanks for all you do Nancy!

-Love, Madison & Cairo
Minneapolis

“Betsy has become an important part of our lives. She has been walking Wesley for two years now, and I can’t imagine leaving him in anyone else’s care. Betsy is professional, caring, and a true dog-lover—and Wesley adores her. I leave for work every morning knowing that when I come home, Wesley will be walked, loved, and, most importantly, happy while I’m away. I couldn’t ask for anything more.”

-Glen, Owner
Minneapolis