Charleston
Never a stranger,
always a best friend.
Curated pet sitters and dog walkers in Charleston, SC
Charleston Areas Served
Mount Pleasant · Downtown Charleston · West Ashley · James Island · Daniel Island · North Charleston · Hanahan · Goose Creek · Ladson · Summerville · Folly Beach · Isle of Palms · Sullivan’s Island
Services
From a walk this afternoon to a week away.
Private boarding
Your pet stays in a caregiver’s home — a real household, not a kennel.
Best when you’re away overnight and your pet does well in someone else’s home.
In-home sitting
A caregiver stays in your home so your pet keeps their bed, yard, and routine.
Best for pets who are happiest at home, or when you have more than one animal.
Dog walks
Neighborhood walks with GPS, so you know the route, the pace, and the person.
Best for weekday exercise when you’re at work, or extra energy on busy days.
Check-in visits
A drop-in for feeding, litter, a bathroom break, and a little company.
Best for cats, puppies, and dogs who just need a midday reset — not a full walk.
99.7%
5-Star Ratings
We’re proud to lead the industry.
Thousands
of pet parents
Insured
& bonded bookings
$25k
emergency vet coverage
Local
Charleston support
Why we exist
You shouldn’t ever have to come home early from vacation.
You deserve peace of mind while you’re traveling. And that peace of mind can only come with trustworthy caregivers. Someone already trusted enough to be in your home with your pets, who matches what you need, and a Charleston team if something comes up.
Shinyu is where you find pet care that puts you at ease. Caregivers vetted by our local Charleston team, matched to your needs. Never a stranger with your pet, always a best friend.
Trust & safetyOur process
Four steps to perfect pet care.
01
Tell us about your pet
A profile and a request. What you need, when you need it. All the things a good caregiver would ask.
02
Review curated caregivers
Only caregivers personally approved by our Charleston team.
03
Select
Choose the caregiver right for you. Our local team is always available to help you nail down the right person.
04
Book and Track
GPS, photo updates, secure payment, and a local team if anything comes up.
Our team helps you think through the options.
Our processNot a giant marketplace
The difference is what happens before you see a name.
A perfect profile is easy to write. Being a good caregiver isn’t. We sort that before they ever appear.
Curation before you ever see a name
A perfect profile is easy to write, but it isn’t real vetting. We do it differently. A comprehensive evaluation, in-person interview, mock service, and a background check is how we ensure only the cream of the crop is on the Shinyu app.
Matched to your needs, not a popularity contest
A fenced yard, meds experience, no other dogs, two miles away — the reasons that matter for your pets, not whoever has the most reviews in the city.
You choose — and you can keep them
Read the profiles. Ask questions. Book the person you trust. First stays start the relationship. After that, request the same caregiver again.
A local human when you need a person
A Charleston pet-care professional for logistics, last-minute changes, and the odd night something goes sideways. A real person on our local Charleston team. Not a chatbot.
Peace of mind
The unglamorous parts, handled.
GPS on walks
See the route while they’re out.
Photo & video updates
So the stay isn’t a black box.
Local support
A Charleston pet-care professional when you need a person.
Secure payments
Book and pay in the app. No Venmo chase.
Insured & bonded
Every booking made through Shinyu.
$25k vet coverage
Emergency vet help on eligible stays.
What neighbors say
99.7% of stays are 5-star.
Notes from Shinyu pet parents.
99.7% of stays are 5-star · Shinyu pet parents
“Jamie and her husband Michael took wonderful care of our pets! Jamie sent a very detailed schedule of the care my pets would receive and sent plenty of photos! We would definitely recommend Jamie and Michael to anyone.”
“Jeanette was so great! Communicative, professional, and the dogs loved her! Thank you!”
“Wonderful visit - Dana takes such sweet care of our dogs”
“Great job! Dogs seem completely content and well cared for.”
“Kim takes wonderful care of my babies!”
“Jessica always goes above and beyond. I couldn't be happier.”
“Jamie has been amazing! She loves our dogs and is very communicative. I know they are in great hands with her!”
“Thank you Halley for watching our precious Rosie!!!”
“Kim is so incredibly thoughtful and on top of everything! She has stepped in several times when I needed her. A top notch fur baby caregiver!!!”
“Mariana is great! She is very reliable and communicates when she has questions and provides feedback.”
“Nina did a wonderful job caring for my cats - including a 14 week old kitten (who's a lot to handle!). She stayed for several nights, was communicative, sent adorable photos and left my place immaculate. I plan to book her again for sure!”
“Whitney is a very pleasant , experienced and attentive walker , highly recommend !”
Areas we serve
Mount Pleasant, the peninsula, and more.
Charleston
Mount Pleasant · Downtown Charleston · West Ashley · James Island · Daniel Island · North Charleston · Hanahan · Goose Creek · Ladson · Summerville · Folly Beach · Isle of Palms · Sullivan’s Island
Custom Care Blueprint
The first step toward personalized pet care.
Fill out our Custom Care Blueprint and our local team will help you find the ideal caregiver match in Charleston for you.
We accept only a small share of caregiver applicants. That’s the product.
Custom Care Blueprint
Fill out our Custom Care Blueprint and our local team will help you find the ideal caregiver match in Charleston for you.