All About Tails of the City

Hi there, I’m Ollie (he/him), owner of Tails of the City! Thanks for checking out my website.

A bit about me — I’ve been in the pet care industry for 6+ years officially (but unofficially as long as I can remember!). Throughout that time I’ve had a loyal base of clients and have worked with all different shapes and sizes of furry family members.

I was inspired to start Tails of the City after working at a local doggy daycare. It was a great experience that taught me so much about dog psychology, safety, and handling dogs of all personalities. I even adopted my current dog while working there after her former parent couldn’t care for her anymore. However, I noticed that some dogs — like my own shy little one — simply aren’t comfortable in a doggy daycare space. Many prefer to stay in the their home and neighborhood, but finding a trusted, repeat sitter, who is both experienced and available is difficult.

I decided to create an alternative for individualized pet care services. Thus, Tails of the City LLC was born!

I grew up in Minnesota to two veterinarian parents from Bosnia. My passion for working with animals definitely comes from them. Our first family dog was an adopted Yorkie mix named Goober. We had parakeets as well. I’m currently the proud pet parent of a second Yorkie mix named Minnie. She is my best friend, and I love to travel with her and take her on hikes in my free time! My hobbies include baking, writing, swimming, singing and flute playing. The name “Tails of the City” was inspired by my love for storytelling and writing. My best creative ideas often come when I spend time around animals :)


FAQ’s and Important Notes

  • I am based in Golden Valley and serve the my neighborhood and the surrounding suburbs. I charge a $5 surcharge for visits outside of a 7 mile radius or over 20 minute commute of Golden Valley.

  • I do NOT do 24/7 house sitting services. My services are geared towards pets that need a visit, transport, feeding, exercise or playtime while their human parents are away at work or a short trip. Please see my services page for more information.

  • If you are a first time client, I will happily come meet your pet before our first walk free of charge.

  • I am fully insured– all expenses are covered in the case of injury or medical emergency. I take many precautions to ensure that your furry family member will be safe with me. That being said, it’s good to have that additional peace of mind!

  • I schedule visits and walks Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm. I do not schedule visits on Sunday (with the exception being if you have booked an overnight). Overnights can be booked any night of the week.

  • $5 off any service for customers in the Briarwood Neighborhood

Have Questions? Let’s Chat!

Fill out the quick form and I’ll wag right back to plan the perfect care for your pet.