Pet Handling Services: Including Your Furry Friend in Your Special Day

Professional Pet Coordination for Weddings, Events, and Photography

Your pet is family, and of course, you want them by your side for life’s biggest moments. The Handsman Pet Company specializes in professional Pet Handling, ensuring your dog, cat, or other cherished companion can seamlessly and stress-free be a part of your wedding, engagement shoot, or special event. Serving the Charlotte metro area, we manage all the logistics so you can focus entirely on your "I do's."

The Wedding Paw-tner Service: Stress-Free Inclusion

Our "Wedding Paw-tner" service is a dedicated, fully insured service that removes the burden of pet care from the couple and the wedding party. We handle every detail, from transport to photo coordination, guaranteeing your pet is happy, safe, and picture-perfect throughout the celebration.

Our Pet Handling Professionals Ensure:

Safety and Comfort:

Your pet stays calm and comfortable in a familiar, supervised environment before and after their appearance.

Seamless Coordination:

We work directly with your photographer, wedding planner, and venue staff to ensure smooth transitions for every photo or ceremony moment.

Reliable Logistics:

We handle all transportation and timing, guaranteeing your pet arrives and departs exactly when needed.

Our Services

In-Home Consultation

Dog Walking

Daily Pet Sitting

Overnight Pet Sitting

House Sitting

Drop-in Visit for Cats

Drop-in Visit for Dogs

Pet Handling

Poop Scooping

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What We Handle on Your Event Day

Our specialized handler is dedicated solely to your pet, covering everything they need from pre-ceremony prep until the end of their event duties.

Safe Transportation: We transport your pet to and from the venue using our insured, reliable vehicles.
Ready for the Spotlight: We supervise and handle your pet during key moments like walking down the aisle, formal portraits, and brief appearances at the reception.
Pet Needs Maintenance: Ensuring they have timely food, fresh water, medication, and essential potty breaks throughout the event.
Costume and Attire Prep: Assisting with any special leashes, collars, flowers, or outfits your pet might wear.
Downtime Supervision: Providing a calm, quiet space for your pet to relax when they are not actively participating in the event.

Pricing for Pet Handling Services

Our rates are structured hourly to provide flexibility for your event timeline.

Wedding Paw-tner Handling

$150 per hour

Includes one dedicated handler and all necessary care during the booked time.

Overnight Care

$80

For the night before or the night of the event (booked separately from handling time).

Additional Pet(s)

+$50 per hour

Requires an additional dedicated handler for safety and focus.

Travel Rate

$40 per hour per handler

Applies to travel time outside our standard service radius.

Ready to Include Your "Best Dog"?

Don’t let logistics prevent your best friend from sharing your special occasion. Trust the professional handlers at The Handsman Pet Company to make your pet’s participation joyful and stress-free.

Call us today to check our availability for your wedding date and book a consultation to discuss the perfect role for your furry family member!

828-263-3611

Book Your Services Today!