About Us

"We are dedicated pet handlers and trainers who are totally committed to the care and well being of all animals. We love doing what we do and it shows in the care your pets will receive from us. Our goal is to deliver convenient, personalized, and reliable services in a caring and trustworthy manner to all of our clients and their beloved animals."

Hi and thank you for visiting our website!

Meet Chuck and his wife, Alexis. Chuck is the owner and founder of Daytime Dogs and Friends, LLC. These are our three kids: Riley, Lucy, and Maxwell.

We know that you have a number of options when it comes to finding the best possible provider of care for your pet(s). We believe that we offer the best combination of high-quality services backed by customer service excellence in all of North Central Florida.

Highly Qualified and Dedicated Staff:

We hire only highly experienced, motivated pet lovers such as ourselves and will always perform criminal background checks for all staffing positions so that you can always have confidence that your home and pets are in the safest and most trustworthy hands. All of our Pet Care Specialists are bonded and fully insured as well as Pet First Aid and CPR certified by the American Red Cross. Our entire staff is committed to helping make life easier for you and your family while striving to further enhance your relationship with your beloved “Best Friends." Our certificates of coverage are always available for your review upon request. We are members of (PSI) Pet Sitters International and (NAPPS) National Association of Professional Pet Sitters.

We believe in giving back to our community and support the following organizations: Haile's Angels Pet Rescue, Gainesville Pet Rescue and Second Chance Rescue & Rehoming, Inc as well as Alachua County Animal Services and its Paws on Parole Program. We provide on-going support and make annual contributions to Canine Companions for Independence (CCI). CCI is a not for profit organization that trains assistance dogs to become life partners with individuals with permanent total disabilities and professional caregivers. We are members of Delta Society and the Humane Society of The United States.

We are proud to have earned many exclusive endorsements. We can provide a full list of references upon request. Our goal is to deliver convenient, personalized, and reliable services in a caring and trustworthy manner to all of our clients and their beloved pets. We act as a substitute for you when you cannot be there! Click here to visit our endorsements page or visit our links page of partners around town.

Thank you for visiting Daytime Dogs and Friends and we look forward to meeting you and your pet(s)!



Chuck Siegel, Owner/Operator, Daytime Dogs and Friends, LLC