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About
Reliable, caring, and professional pet care.
We’re a family-owned business offering dog boarding, dog walking, pet sitting, and pet transportation. Pongo was the name of our beloved dog who passed away, and this business was started in his memory. His spirit is at the heart of how we care for every pet we meet.
With over 13 years in business and a two-person team, your pets get personal attention, consistency, and a safe, loving environment—not a crowded kennel.
For boarding clients, we’re conveniently located just off I-435 and only minutes from Kansas City International Airport, making drop-off and pick-up easy when you travel.
We’re truly thankful for the pets we care for and the clients who trust us. We’d love to meet you and your pup/s!
Overview
Hired 39 times
Serves Kansas City, KS
Background checked
2 employees
13 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2024
2023
Services offered
Walk duration
Dog size
Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)
Small (16 - 25 lbs)
Medium (26 - 40 lbs)
Large (41 - 70 lbs)
Walk group size
Group walk
Private walk
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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29 reviews
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Jose L.
Aug 4, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Great service! Annette did a wonderful job taking care of my two dogs. She was very professional, dependable, and provided exactly the service we expected. I really appreciated the pictures she sent of my pups happily playing fetch. It gave us peace of mind knowing they were having a great time while we were away.
Thank you, Annette, for taking such great care of my pups! 🐶❤️
Details: Dog • 2 pets • Giving food and water • Standard visit (60 minutes) • Three times a day • My home, venue, etc.
Pongo's Pet Services's reply
Bennie & Riley are such wonderful pups, and it was a pleasure taking care of them! I look forward to caring for them in the future! Thank you, Jose!
Pet Sitting
Nancy B.
May 25, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Annette is excellent with my dog, who can be quite a handful at times! She has a strong sense of connectivity with dogs and has a very gentle and kind rapport with them.
Details: 1 dog • 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • 30 minutes (standard) • Prefer a private walk for my dog(s) alone • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Walking
Jessica M.
Nov 25, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Always great service! I know my pups love her and are well cared for and about. I have on more than one occasion needed walks for them kind of last minute and she has always been able to accomodate. The price is very reasonable. If for some reason the walk is cut short due to weather or some other unforseen pet emergency she always lets me know and adds the time to their next visit. I also love to see the pictures she posts of them!
Dog Walking
Elizabeth L.
Nov 1, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
My three pups have found a wonderful person. She is kind but firm. She handles my three lively pups all close to 2yrs old very well. She communicates very well if anything changes with schedules. They love their walks and wait by window each day for her to arrive. Annette provides a great service!!
Details: 3 dogs or more • 1 - 2 years old • 2 - 10 years old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • 30 minutes (standard) • Prefer a private walk for my dog(s) alone • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Walking
Melanie L.
Aug 5, 2025
I can’t imagine taking our dog anywhere else to board now that we found Annette. Never worried about him even once when my family went on vacation. We received updates with photos and we’re sure he was very well taken care of. Pongo’s Pets is our pup’s new home away from home!
Credentials
Background Check
Mary Flowers
FAQs
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I have been an animal person my whole life, and I have always had animals of my own. Pongo was the name of my dog that passed away due to cancer, and it seemed like the perfect name and time to do what I’ve always wanted to do, own a Pet Care business. The business started in remembrance of him, and he has been the inspiration that has led me to meeting and caring for so many wonderful animals. We are truly blessed and thankful each day that we get to do what we love doing, and for our wonderful customers that have allowed and supported us!
