About Us
Our Story
On The Spot is a locally owned dog walking and pet sitting business. We have been providing quality pet care services for the Smyrna, Vinings, Mableton and Marietta area since 2009. Our team of highly qualified pet sitters and dog walkers make it their business to provide your pets with safe, consistent, specialized care.
On the Spot is licensed, bonded, and insured. We are Pet First Aid Certified for both cats and dogs, we are proud members of Pet Sitters International, The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, and the Humane Society of the United States. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, reliability, and our dogged determination to provide the best quality pet care possible.
Joyce Sly
Owner
After twenty years working in New York as a designer in the “dog eat dog” world of fashion, I was ready for a change! Knowing my love of animals, my loving husband suggested I start my own dog walking and pet sitting business. In September 2009, On The Spot Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Services was born! If I had to name one thing I like most about being a pet care provider, I would have to say it would be the special relationships I’ve developed with pets under my care. As a pet owner myself, I understand just how important our client’s fur kids are to them, so I make it my number one priority to provide the best service and support possible for each pet and their owner.
Buckley Screws
Dog Walker/Pet Sitter
Hi! I’m Buckley! After growing up in the small town of Swainsboro, GA, I’m happy to have called Cobb County my home for 5 years now. I grew up with both dogs and cats in my family household, and I helped to train, care for, and love each of them. After graduating college, I worked different jobs while always pet-sitting on the side. During Covid, I decided to take a chance and surround myself with fur babies full time, and it has been the best decision I’ve ever made!! When I’m not with your animals, I enjoy spending time with my fiance, Kevin, and our cat, Pretty Kitty 🙂 The cat distribution system sent her to our yard during 2020, and two self-proclaimed “dog-people” are now crazy cat parents. An interesting fact about me? I’m a quadruplet! I have one brother and two sisters, and we share the same birthday in December. Can’t wait to meet you and your animals!
Sarah Taylor
Dog Walker/Pet Sitter
Hello! I’m Sarah Taylor. Originally from Southeast Louisiana, I’ve lived in Seattle, WA, and have called Marietta home for nearly a decade. I’m married with a 13-year-old and another little one on the way!
In addition to pet-sitting and dog walking, I have a long-standing career in the healthcare field, specializing in credentialing, compliance, and analysis. My journey with pet care began in Seattle, where dog walking truly changed my life. After relocating to Marietta, I worked with the Atlanta Humane Society and continued walking dogs.
Over the years, I’ve cared for a wide variety of pets—from dogs and cats to lizards, fish, and even chickens. I love spending time outdoors and connecting with animals of all kinds.
When I’m not looking after your pets or my own (three cats and a dog), you’ll usually find me crocheting or writing.