A Walk In The Park

About Us

A Walk In The Park

Professional Pet Care Services

A Walk in the Park is a family owned and operated business established in Brisbane by its Director, Fiona McLeod, and is dedicated to providing exceptional pet care services. With more than 10 years’ experience in caring for our clients’ companion animals, as well as a desire to help others, we are confident in delivering a professional, reliable, and caring service.

In the spirit of our motto “Making your day a walk in the park”, we aim to alleviate your stress by taking the worry out of being away from home. Whether it’s walking your dog, feeding your pets, watering your plants, or checking home security, we always aim to turn your request into reality.

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Pet Care Experts

Alongside their own menagerie of pets, Fiona and her family take care of companion animals for the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) through their Fostering Program. Fiona and her family have extensive experience in caring for birds, cats, chickens, dogs, fish, and guinea pigs, as well as farm animals including cows and calves, donkeys, goats, horses and ponies.

Brisbane’s Most Trusted Pet Care Service

Why Choose To Take A Walk In The Park?

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We aim to provide you peace of mind

Rest assured in the knowledge that your pets and home are being cared for by responsible and reliable adult professionals. A Walk in the Park is our full-time business, not a side hustle. Your home and pets will be fully insured for public liability whilst in our care. Our staff have been police checked, and are security conscious when required to enter your locked property. Your house key is locked away in a secure safe while in our possession.

We are experienced

We boast more than 10 years’ experience in caring for our clients’ companion animals as well as their farm animals.

We are trusted

We have provided testimonials so you can hear what our satisfied clients say about us.
A number of our clients have been happily using our services for 5 and 6 years.
In addition, we are Members of and Foster Parents for Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA).
A Walk in the Park is a legally registered business within Queensland.

Individualised Service is important to us

When we walk your dog or visit your pets, we dedicate our undivided attention to them. Walks and play dates are exclusive in that we do not mix with pets from other families when your pets are in our care.

We provide an obligation FREE consultation

We come to your home at a mutually convenient time to discuss your home and pet care needs. We will spend approximately 30 minutes getting to know you and your pets so that we can tailor a package that suits. Our consultation is free and you are under no obligation to use our services at the end of our meeting.

We keep you updated

When we complete a service for you we provide clear communication via SMS at every visit.

We reward loyalty

We love referrals, and when you refer a friend to our services who then makes a booking, ask them to mention your name. Your friend will receive $10 off their initial service and you will receive $10 off your next booking.

We are a family operated business

A Walk in the Park is not a franchise or a big company. Our small scale enables us to focus our care on your pets. We believe in quality rather than quantity.

We “give back” to our community

We believe in corporate social responsibility, and therefore proudly donate 5% of our business earnings towards supporting organisations whose work improves the lives of animals in Australia. Our donations are made to:

-Animal Liberation Queensland (ALQ)
-Animals Australia
-Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)

Client Testimonials

We have been using Fiona’s “A Walk in The Park” for many years to care for our beloved pets. We would never consider a kennel when we go away because Fiona does such an excellent job of looking after our home, and caring for our three dogs, and our cat (20 years old and in need of medication). She has an impressive knowledge of animal behaviour and clearly loves all her charges. Fiona is the ultimate professional, thoroughly reliable, and our animals are always super-excited to see her. We can go away knowing that they will be in the best of care. They love their weekly play dates with her, which are great for people who are away from home all day. We cannot recommend “A Walk in The Park “more highly.

Barb & Graham, Bardon

I have two very spoilt Maltese Terrier-Poodle cross dogs – Baz and Henrietta. Fiona has been walking my dogs twice a week for the last five years. They are anxious little creatures who can be quite reactive when out and about. Fiona is superb with them, handling them in a firm but loving way ensuring that everyone enjoys Brisbane’s parks and outdoor spaces. I never have any qualms about leaving them in the care of Fiona and her colleagues. Polite, friendly, punctual and kind to these special animals, I thoroughly recommend A Walk in the Park Professional Services.

Jodi Frawley

Fiona and The Team are amazing! They have been so caring and reliable in taking care of our dog Florence. When she was just a puppy and we were working full time it was so comforting knowing that Fiona would be popping in for some cuddles, a walk and lunch. They so often squeezed us in last minute and we were even treated to a Christmas Gift. We really appreciate knowing Flo was in such great hands. Highly recommend to all furry friends looking for great care.

Emily, Indooroopilly

Fiona has cared for our cat for several years, for up to two weeks at a time. Fiona is not only completely professional – always on time, always prompt and clear in her communication, always sending us updates about our cat – she goes beyond the basics and spends time actively caring for our cat. She has noticed when he had fleas or a sore eye and let us know. She plays with him. If our cat could talk I’m pretty sure he’d say “Fiona is awesome!” 100% recommend A Walk in the Park.

Christy & Stephen

We have used Fiona’s dog walking and cat feeding services a number of times over the years and have always found her to be cheerful and reliable. It has been comforting to know she has been looking after our pets at home while we have been away. I strongly suspect she may be Ziggy’s favourite person in the world. Highly recommended by both myself and Ziggy.

Gerard & Karen

We always use A Walk in the Park to look after our little cat and two guinea pigs when we go away. Fiona is wonderful and takes very good care of them, and updates us daily as to how they are going. She also keeps an eye on our home by bringing in the post, putting out the rubbish bins on collection day, emptying the skimmer box in the pool, and giving the place a lived in look by turning lights on and off in the house. She’s so wonderful, we just love her service and can highly recommend it.

Kate Angus

Fiona first took care of our furbaby Jessie in early 2012. Since then, a Walk in the Park has looked after her a number of times. It is such a relief to know that our kitty is well looked after and she doesn’t have to leave home while we are away on short holidays. The text and photo updates are really comforting. Our kitty loves Fiona. I would recommend A Walk in the Park to anyone that needs to have their pet looked after with a kind and caring attitude.

Suzy and Alistair

Sooty and Latte (our very spoilt Toy Poodles) have had a strong bond with A Walk in the Park for the past 6 years. We have peace of mind knowing they will continue to be spoilt with love and affection while we are away. We receive continual updates while away and we always return to find two very contented and relaxed dogs who have continued to enjoy the life they are accustomed to. We feel very comfortable knowing that our dogs are taken care of in their home environment, getting regular exercise and interaction. A very professional service and A Walk in the Park is always reliable and easy to interact with.

Helen & Glen

I’m really lucky to have Fiona looking after my little feline when I’m away on holidays. Fiona is cheerful, reliable… and loves pets. It’s great to get regular updates when I’m away about what my little girl is up to.

Michael Corcoran

Fiona has been coming to look after our 3 cats for the past 6-7 years every time when we went away for holidays. After her first visits, I knew I would not replace her with anyone else. For our 3 furry kids who have different personalities, Fiona has become their best friend. Her care and love of the cats makes our trips worry free and enjoyable. We now have peace of mind knowing Fiona is there for our cats when we need her. A big Thank you Fiona!

Charlene & Guthrie

Thank you so much for doing such a good job with looking after our house, pool and garden while we were away. We really appreciate it and it’s just wonderful to know we have such a trustworthy, reliable person we can turn to.

Johanna, Ashgrove

I cannot speak highly enough of the professional service provided by Fiona McLeod at A Walk in the Park. She has looked after my two very large mastiffs on a number of occasions when we have gone away on holidays. Fiona came and walked my 55kg Female English Mastiff (which is not an easy task), and provided treats, cuddles and pats for my older dog who was unable to go walking. She fed them both each day and attended to their every need and my requests. Fiona sent photos everyday so we knew the dogs were happy, comfortable and well looked after.

The service is first class and one I would recommend to any pet owner who wants reassurance that their pets will be looked after the way you would want them to be. I had 100% confidence when going away knowing they were in the best of care. Thank you Fiona.

Leanne Mousley

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What Our Clients Say...

We only use Fiona and team to look after our cats when we go away for a holiday. Everything is seamless from booking, collecting keys and to final day of visiting to see to the cats. You will have nothing to worry about especially when you receive updates every few days. They can also water your plants, collect your mail and put the bins out for you if you require it. Our cats were loved and most importantly fed during our time away and we’ve already booked A Walk in the Park for our next trip. Highly recommend!
Khuzaini Sani
Khuzaini Sani
03:26 13 Jan 24
We are very grateful to have found a professional pet minding service in our local area. Fiona is kind and caring. She is very punctual and goes above and beyond. Fiona has looked after my parents’ chickens and also our guinea pigs. She sends updates and photos after visits if requested. We wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Fiona and A Walk in the Park.
Kate Keddie
Kate Keddie
01:43 16 Sep 23
A Walk in the Park is excellent! We have been with Fiona and the team for 8 years. Our dog, JoJo just loves his walks and play dates. Highly recommend !
Harriet Bodimeade
Harriet Bodimeade
02:22 05 Jun 23
We have had Fiona as our cat carer every time when we are away for more than 10 years. I would not seeking anyone else to replace her as long as she is available. She makes my holidays enjoyable knowing my hairy babes are fine with her dedicated care. Recently we went away for 5 days with concerns for our only cat Bella since she just lost her best mate Mega and is all alone in the house. But Fiona made a difference - she came visiting Bella and play with her then sent photos and messages everyday on time of a very reassured and content Bella. When we came back, I found Bella relaxed and confident, not hiding for a minute. This for Bella is a great improvement, she usually runs away and hide if there is any suspicious noise or movements. So, A big Thank you to Fiona!
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04:34 22 May 23
Fiona is absolutely marvellous. It puts my mind at ease on the days that I go to the office that my dogs are happy, walked, cuddled and played with to help break up their day and be more settled.
Jess Schade
Jess Schade
05:51 29 Apr 23
Knowing that Fiona was checking in on our chickens while we were away gave me peace of mind to enjoy our holiday. Fiona also offered to do other little jobs for us like taking the bins out and collecting packages. When there was storm damage to some of our trees, she also let us know straight away. I would not hesitate to ask Fiona to help us again.
Melissa McConaghy
Melissa McConaghy
09:13 24 Apr 23
Fiona is amazing! Couldn’t recommend her enough, she has been looking after my dogs for over a year now. They are always happy and relaxed! She will keep you updated on how they are and send photos. If you are looking for someone to look after your animals, she is the best!
Amanda Irwin
Amanda Irwin
07:52 07 Mar 23
Fiona is amazing, looked after my little 8 month old puppy while I was at work. It was a huge relief to have the updates and know my dog was in safe hands. Could not recommend them more! They are the best of the best!
Corinne Tomorrow
Corinne Tomorrow
06:44 08 Dec 22
I always know that my beautiful boy is safe and happy when A Walk in the Park looks after him. It is a service that is flexible, provides excellent care and makes it very easy to arrange even when there is uncertainty about dates and the time frames.
Lynne Bricknell
Lynne Bricknell
03:27 12 May 22
We highly recommend Fiona and her amazing pet care services and retreat. One-on-one care with a professional, experienced and reliable adults. We were able to completely relax whilst away knowing that Hugo was in good and loving care.
Allison Golding
Allison Golding
01:21 16 Jul 21
Fiona and The Team are amazing! They have been so caring and reliable in taking care of our dog Florence. When she was just a puppy and we were working full time it was so comforting knowing that Fiona would be popping in for some cuddles, a walk and lunch. They so often squeezed us in last minute and we were even treated to a Christmas Gift. We really appreciate knowing Flo was in such great hands. Highly recommend to all furry friends looking for great care.
E Harris
E Harris
08:06 05 Oct 20
Excellent service. The dogs were well cared for and happier than being in a kennel.I would highly recommend AWITP.
Douglas Bransgrove
Douglas Bransgrove
05:08 16 Sep 20
We have used A Walk in the Park on numerous occasions to feed and walk our dog when we're away. Fiona does a great job and sends us photo updates daily. Our dog is always very relaxed when we return home, which is testament to the fantastic care he receives.
Ben Knyvett
Ben Knyvett
01:19 29 Aug 19
Fiona first took care of our furbaby Jessie in early 2012. Since then, a Walk in the Park has looked after her a number of times. It is such a relief to know that our kitty is well looked after and she doesn't have to leave home while we are away on short holidays. The text and photo updates are really comforting. Our kitty loves Fiona and most recently when she stayed in the Pet Resort for 4 weeks, Jessie and Bruce became firm friends. I would recommend A Walk in the Park to anyone that needs to have their pet looked after in a kind and caring environment.
Suzanne Drysdale
Suzanne Drysdale
11:49 28 Aug 19
I have two very spoilt Maltese Terrier-Poodle cross dogs - Baz and Henrietta. Fiona has been walking my dogs twice a week for the last five years. They are anxious little creatures who can be quite reactive when out and about. Fiona is superb with them, handling them in a firm but loving way ensuring that everyone enjoys Brisbane's parks and outdoor spaces. The dogs have also stayed at the Pet Retreat, which they love. I never have any qualms about leaving them in the care of Fiona and her colleagues. Polite, friendly, punctual and kind to these special animals, I thoroughly recommend A Walk in the Park Professional Services.
Jodi Frawley
Jodi Frawley
22:22 27 Aug 19
We always use A Walk in the Park to look after our little cat and two guinea pigs when we go away. Fiona is wonderful and takes very good care of them, and updates us daily as to how they are going. She also keeps an eye on our home by bringing in the post, putting out the rubbish bins on collection day, emptying the skimmer box in the pool, and giving the place a lived in look by turning lights on and off in the house. She's so wonderful, we just love her service and can highly recommend it.
Kate Angus
Kate Angus
11:03 27 Aug 19
A Walk in the Park really care for my pets. I have booked them many times over the years to pop in and care for my furry friends while I am away - either for a weekend or a two week holiday and I am informed of how they are going via text messages and photos. Great, caring, punctual, friendly and professional.
Kelly Southee
Kelly Southee
07:46 26 Aug 19
I would recommend A Walk in the Park to anyone searching for a professional and caring pet visiting service. Fiona took great care of my home, cats and chickens while I was away on holiday, providing regular text updates and photos of my pets having fun. I was a little anxious at first about hiring a pet carer, but my girls loved Fiona straight away which certainly took the worry out of going away. I returned home relaxed to find contented cats and clucky chickens. And to top it all off she had even brought my mail in and watered my plants. Many thanks!Calum, Kenmore
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Our Brisbane Service Areas

  • Anstead
  • Ashgrove
  • Auchenflower
  • Bardon
  • Bellbowrie
  • Brookfield
  • Chapel Hill
  • Chelmer
  • Fig Tree Pocket
  • Graceville
  • Indooroopilly
  • Jindalee
  • Kenmore
  • Kenmore Hills
  • Mt Ommaney
  • Pinjarra Hills
  • Pullenvale
  • Sherwood
  • Sinnamon Park
  • Taringa
  • Toowong
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