No time to walk Rover? There’s an app for that! Walkio provides trusted pet-care professionals at the push of a button. Services start at $15 per hour and range from drop-in and walking visits to daycare and overnight boarding. Pet insurance coverage is included and Walkio handles all communication and payment transfers, creating an easy and worry-free process for customers. They’ll even send text and photo updates so you can rest assured that your pooch is in good hands. 5217 Maryland Way, Ste 200, Brentwood, TN 37027; 615-378-7387;getwalkio.com
Family owned and operated, Keke’s Dog Bakery & Boutique offers top-quality chew toys, collars, bowls, grooming supplies, and other retail products. With a focus on nutrition, Keke’s guarantees the best for your dog’s diet with all-natural and organic foods in dry, canned, dehydrated, raw, and freeze-dried form. Their recently opened bakery pampers your pup with more than 90 original cookie recipes and flavor varieties, including sweet potato, Parmesan cheese, blueberry cheesecake, and cinnamon pumpkin. 99 Seaboard Ln #800, Brentwood, TN 37027; 615-364-7766;shopkekes.com
Talented Nashville photographer, and Nashville Lifestyles contributor, Mandy Whitley has refocused her professional efforts on capturing “pets and their people. x93 An avid animal lover—she has five rescues and works with several foster agencies in town—she specializes in pet portraits for every occasion. Whether it’s an engagement session, wedding, or annual Christmas card, Whitley is skilled at bringing out the distinct personality of each pet as well as the joy they bring to their owners. 615-934-6594; mandywhitleyphotography.com
