Pet Care Businesses

More tail wags, less paperwork

SandBar Desk gives groomers, dog walkers, pet sitters, and daycares everything they need to manage bookings, track pet health records, delight clients, and get paid — from one platform.

No credit card required. Cancel any time.

Built for:Dog GroomingCat GroomingDog WalkingPet SittingDoggy DaycareVeterinaryPet TrainingBoardingMobile GroomingAquatic CareExotic PetsPet Photography

Sound familiar?

Pet care businesses face the same growing pains. SandBar Desk is built to solve them.

Booking chaos on the phone

Juggling calls, texts, and DMs to schedule appointments wastes hours every week.

Lost pet health records

Vaccine records, allergies, and vet notes scattered across paper and sticky notes.

Awkward payment collection

Chasing clients for payment after pickup creates friction and delays cash flow.

No-shows and last-minute cancels

Empty slots with no warning mean lost revenue and wasted prep time.

40%

Reduction in no-shows

2.5 hrs

Admin time saved per day

4.9★

Average client rating

3 weeks

Average time to ROI

Online Booking

Bookings that run themselves

Let pet owners self-schedule 24/7 from your branded booking page. Set your availability, services, and let SandBar Desk handle the rest.

  • Branded booking page with your logo and colors
  • Service-specific durations and pricing
  • Recurring appointment scheduling for regulars
  • Automated SMS and email reminders
  • Waitlist management for fully booked slots

Bookings that run themselves

Branded booking pageService-specific durations andRecurring appointment scheduling
Pet Profiles & Health Records

Every pet's history at your fingertips

Maintain detailed profiles for every animal — breed, weight, temperament, allergies, vaccine records, and grooming preferences — all in one place.

  • Detailed pet profiles with breed, age, and weight
  • Vaccine and health record storage
  • Allergy and medication alerts visible at check-in
  • Grooming notes and style preferences per pet
  • Vet contact info and emergency contacts

Every pet's history at your fingertips

Detailed pet profilesVaccine and healthAllergy and medication
Photo Updates & Communication

Keep pet parents in the loop

Send real-time photo updates and messages to owners during grooming or daycare. Happy clients become loyal, referring clients.

  • In-app photo and video updates to owners
  • Two-way messaging between staff and clients
  • Automated post-visit follow-up messages
  • Review request automation after each visit
  • Branded client portal for appointment history

Keep pet parents in the loop

In-app photo andTwo-way messaging betweenAutomated post-visit follow-up
Payments & Packages

Get paid instantly, sell more services

Accept payments at checkout, sell grooming packages and memberships, and track all your revenue without the awkward money conversation.

  • Tap-to-pay and card-on-file at checkout
  • Sell grooming packages and prepaid bundles
  • Require deposits to reduce no-shows
  • Automated invoicing and receipts
  • Revenue reports by service, staff, or pet type

Get paid instantly, sell more services

Tap-to-pay and card-on-fileSell grooming packagesRequire deposits to
Customer Stories

Pet care pros love SandBar Desk

"My clients love getting photo updates mid-groom. I've had so many people say it's the reason they keep coming back. SandBar Desk made that effortless."

Jenna R.

Owner, Pawfect Grooming Studio

"Managing 30+ dogs a day used to mean a wall of paper. Now every pet's info, allergies, and owner contacts are right on my phone. It's a lifesaver."

Carlos M.

Owner, Happy Tails Daycare

"I run my whole mobile grooming business solo. SandBar Desk handles my bookings, reminders, and payments so I can focus on the dogs, not the admin."

Priya S.

Mobile Groomer, Suds & Paws

Everything Included

One plan, everything you need

No add-ons, no hidden fees. Every SandBar Desk plan includes the full platform.

Unlimited appointments and pet profiles
Branded online booking page
Automated SMS & email reminders
Pet health records and allergy alerts
Photo and video updates to clients
Payments, packages, and deposits
Mobile app for iOS and Android
14-day free trial, no credit card

Ready to grow your pet care business?

Join thousands of groomers, walkers, and pet care pros already running smarter with SandBar Desk.

14-day free trial · No credit card required · Cancel any time