Our Story
We started our “retired life” business in 2024 not knowing what to expect. We knew the need was there because we personally have the need for trustworthy, mature and dependable pet sitters in our home. We took the obvious and started brainstorming. We first considered our combined experiences of being life long pet enthusiasts, pet butlers to our own 11 dogs and 2 cats since 1980 and numerous childhood pets. Then we added David’s 25 years as a business owner in another service industry and Debbie’s 32 years organizing all the things in her former career as a Speech Pathologist and The Bolton Butlers LLC was the result.
As pet owners and homeowners for over 40 years, we know the importance and value of finding someone you can depend on and trust with your pets and your home.
***we only service these zip codes 71105 71106 and 71115 in Shreveport LA.***
Our Focus
Our business is focused on long term relationships with pets and their families. We want to be your families pet sitter that you trust and depend on repeatedly. Our business is not designed for one time pet sits if your current pet sitter is unavailable. We always give priority booking to our VIP families who book with us multiple times each year. If you do not currently have a preferred pet sitter, we'd love to visit with you.
Your house gets attention too
While we are caring for your pets we can also help with watering inside and outside plants, bringing in mail and packages and putting trash cans out on your trash day and bringing them back the next day. Having us coming and going while you are away is an extra level of security for your home.
Home Sweet Home
Our in-home pet sitting service is designed to keep your pets comfortable, calm, and cared for in the place they love most—their own home. You’ll receive text updates and photos, so you can relax knowing your pet is in trusted hands.
The Bolton Butlers Fur Family Photos
Services/Price List
Day Time Pet Check Ins
Good! 25 Minute Check In
This is our basic check in which is good. Plenty of time to either feed, potty, play, snuggle or do all of this and more
Better! 30 Minute Check In
Same as 25 minute check in with added time for more play and snuggles.
Even Better! 45 minute check in
More time for more care.
The Best! 60 minute Check In
The most time for the most care. No added fee for additional pets up to 5 for 60 minute check in.
Pet Nanny Care- 2 hours at a time minimum
For the times your pets need more than our traditional check in options.
Overnight Stays
The best PAWjama party!
12 hour overnight stay
This is for 1-3 pets. $5.00 additional per pet each night. An overnight stay is the equivalent of an AM and PM check in (50.00 value) plus staying overnight in your home with bed to breakfast pet care.
Dogs get at least 2 early AM and 2 late PM potty breaks and AM feeding.
Additional Overnight Options
The Ultimate Continuous Care Package for House and Pet-16 hours
This includes 16 of 24 hours with your pet which is a live in service. Sitter will be away some in the AM and PM for a combined 8 hours away each day. 16 hours a day will be spent at your home for the ultimate pet care and home security package.
This package is only available if our schedule allows and includes up to 5 pets with no added fee. This care surpasses any luxury care boarding away from your home.
Almost Overnights And Midday Check In
An alternative to full overnight care! Perfect for pets who need extra evening and morning attention without the full overnight stay. This includes a one hour visit in the evening, a one hour visit the following morning and a 25 minute midday check in.
This price is for 1-3 pets. $10.00 per added pet.
Travel Time Fee Beyond 5 Miles
We charge 5.00 a visit or 10.00 max a day if travel to your home is over 5 miles. We bill for added time not miles. We travel from University Terrace so much of SE Shreveport is under 5 miles. Added travel includes South Bossier, Southern Trace, St. Charles Place, Norris Ferry Crossing and Landing, Hidden Trace, South Ellerbe, Waters Edge, Long Lake as well as other neighborhoods beyond 5 miles.
Meet and Greet
Meet and Greet (25-30 minutes)
Before we keep your pets for the first time, we schedule a meet and greet. We come to your home to meet your pets and let you show us all the things we need to know to care for your pets just as you do. For repeat pet sits, no meet and greet is needed unless there have been many changes we need to be aware of.
Personalize your pet care by choosing the services your pet needs. One size does not fit all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at dbolton59@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
We feel it is essential for the safety of all that we have a prior connection with someone who knows both the pet sitters and the pet owners. This provides peace of mind to the pet owner and us as pet sitters. Because we are staying in your home, knowing someone who knows both of us is important.
If your pet can stay in their kennel or in your home alone for 12 hrs at night, then 3 daily check ins would be appropriate. If your dog uses a doggy door then two check ins may work. All dogs must have at least 2 daily check ins while in our care. Cats should have one check in a day at minimum. This is for your pets safety.
If your pet needs to be let outside between the hours of approximately 8pm-8 am, overnight stays should be considered.
All puppies under 9 months require overnights.
If your pet is used to sleeping with you or has seperation anxiety,overnight stays are suggested.
If your pet has health issues that you worry about,overnights are suggested.
If you prefer someone in your home with your pet at night, overnights are the way to go.
If you want your pet checked on every four hours you’ll need four check ins or an overnight stay and two check ins. Dogs in kennel all day or dogs left outside between check ins need 3 check ins a day.
There is a 10% discount on a first time booking that is at least four days long.
There is a 10% discount on any bookiing seven days or longer.
The Paperwork Needed
These are the forms we use to help us take the best care of your pets. These are filled out after we have talked and know you are ready to book with us. We keep these forms with us each time we check on your pet. Forms stay on file and do not have to be completed after the first pet sit. Please fill out both forms below. You can return them by mail or email.
Text or email us for mailing address.
The Pet Forms are good for a year. Each year new forms will be sent for updating.
Service Dates form is used with each booking.
Updated Bolton Butlers Service Dates Request 2025-26 (pdf)
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