Muttropolitan Pet Sitting & Dog Walking

04/11/2026

Happpppppy National Pet Day! (But also, every day is National Pet Day in our world-and we wouldn’t have it any other way) 💕🐾💕

04/03/2026

Check out the FREE vaccine clinic hosted by our friends at Morris Animal Refuge.

Sunday, April 12
11 am - 1 pm
The Church of the Holy Trinity
at 19th & Walnut

It's time for your pet's Spring check up!🌸🐾

Join us on Sunday, April 12 from 11am–1pm at the Church of the Holy Trinity (1904 Walnut St, Philadelphia) for a free, first-come, first-served vaccine clinic to help your furry friends stay happy and healthy!

No appointment needed, just stop by! Please note: services are first come, first served while supplies last, with a limit of 3 pets per adult. Cats must be in individual carriers, and all dogs must be leashed.

We can’t wait to see you and your pets there!💛

03/11/2026

Cue Oasis: "You and I are gonna live forever"

Research indicates that dog owners walk significantly more than non-owners, often accumulating an extra one million steps per year, which is linked to a 24% reduction in all-cause mortality. This “million-step advantage” primarily stems from the daily requirement of dog walking, which transforms exercise from an optional activity into a non-negotiable responsibility.

To elaborate, the “one million steps” figure is derived from the fact that dog owners walk an average of 22 to 30 minutes more per day than those without dogs. Dog owners are four times more likely to meet the recommended 150 minutes of weekly physical activity.

Unlike general exercise, dog walking is a purposeful activity driven by the pet’s behavioral needs, making it easier to maintain even in poor weather. On average, dog owners take roughly 2,760 steps per day, which totals nearly one million extra steps over the course of a year.

This consistent, moderate-intensity exercise provides several biological and psychological benefits that contribute to a longer life. Regular walking strengthens the heart, lowers blood pressure, and reduces the risk of stroke and heart disease. Studies show a 31% lower risk of cardiovascular death among dog owners.

Interacting with dogs also lowers cortisol (stress hormone) while increasing “happy hormones” like oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine. The extra movement is associated with a reduced risk of obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, and certain cancers.

Walking a dog also encourages social interaction and connection to nature, which combats loneliness and depression - critical factors for longevity.

SOURCE: https://drinkdogjuice.com/p/dog-owners-take-1-000-000-more-steps-each-year

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02/18/2026

And the gold medal winner for cuteness is…Philadelphian Rudy the Corgi, repping Team USA 🥇

01/24/2026

With the temps dipping drastically below the freezing level and the impending inclement weather coming in please remember that to bring your pets in.

Also, remember to report any lost, found or abandoned pets to ACCT Philly and any pets left out out In the Inclement weather (cruelty) to Pennsylvania SPCA.

Be safe!

12/07/2025

Today we assisted with a found puppy and headed to to get him scanned and taken care of.

While we were there we stopped to see Butters (first slide) as he has been in there a week after being rescued by our friends at and just got off hold due to some respiratory issues.

while we were there, we took a stroll through the shelter to check out all the pups that were in there.

This is only a small fraction of the amount of dogs that are in the shelter and looking for their forever homes.

Please consider adopting or fostering or volunteering your time.

We will sponsor Butter’s adoption fee if you decide she is a good dog for you!

Thank you to the staff at ACCT for all your hard work and dedication. I’ve been fortunate enough to be partnering with you all for the last 14 years and I am grateful for the work you do. I know it is thankless, and some people are downright, just nasty, but if more people spend time trying to find solutions to ending this overcrowding of shelters we would be in a better place.

Go check out the pups…they love when you stop and say hi!

12/05/2025

Cali always finding the light.

12/05/2025

Lumi is a little dude with a big ‘tude!

12/05/2025

Fitz and Lily on stoop duty.

12/05/2025

Hanging with George.

12/05/2025

Ziggy and Breck aren’t so great at taking selfies, but they are cute. So that’s something. 😆