I have been using Hyde Park Bark as a cat sitting service for more than two years while traveling…read moreout of town. After four scheduled cat sitting services (for 1-2 weeks at a time), I have been thoroughly pleased with ALL of their employees, the high level of communication, the friendliness and the reliability! I am so grateful that they are in Hyde Park and a local business. A few things I've noticed: 1) I get updates with photos and a narrative for every visit. I usually schedule 2 visits every day that I'm gone. 2) No matter which employee visits, I understand from the narrative report that they have read the instructions, and the comments that I've left. For example, this summer, the temperature reached 100 degrees outside, but I had forgotten to turn on the A/C. After leaving a comment to ask that it be put on energy save an set to 72, the next sitter did just that, and sent me photos to verify the settings. This put me completely at ease while being away during a dangerous heatwave. 3) My cats need medication and a special feeding schedule; my instructions are followed and this also helps me feel at ease that the kitties are fine for extended absences. 4) If I need to extend my trip, the online scheduling system is easy to update and I know that I won't have to scramble to find an alternative. The onboarding process if you are a new client is not something that can be done at the last minute; I signed up before I knew I would have a trip planned, but then once the consult was done, it has been completely a breeze to sign up for vacation house sitting appointments. I have been and continue to be very pleased with the services, care, and convenience of Hyde Park Bark!

my dog went to the daycare for years but recently there have been a lot of incidents where dogs are…read morebeing bit and hurt. Another dog owner friend who goes there told me their dog was bit because the person watching the dogs was distracted and didn't even know a their had been injured; seeing the bloody injury photos is heartbreaking. I have reached out a couple times to get information but there seems to be all new people working there and no one can answer what they are doing to keep dogs safe. I'm not bringing my dog there again.

I used Out U Go for two solid months of daily walks with my 'girls' recently and couldn't have been…read morehappier! The entire process from the familiarization virtual meet through the daily communications on each walk was easy and comforting. Lindsay really took the time to get to know me, the dogs' routines and preferences, my preferences, and everything in between. Jessica was our walker most visits and very clearly took excellent care of Beatrice and Violet. I looked forward to the daily updates that were not only thorough but thoughtfully wonderful each time. She was so considerate of being in our home which you'd never know anyone had even been in if she hadn't left the detailed notes about after visiting. She even brought in packages several times! The girls clearly loved their time with Out U Go and they'll be my go-to for all future needs.

Out-U-Go staff are great with my pups (4) who all have a disability of one type of another. They…read moretreat them like family and I feel confident that they are getting what they need when I am not there! It is very easy to work with them for scheduling and they have been very responsive when I have had to address special or last minute circumstances. I have used Out-U-Go South-loop for 16 years and before that used Out-U-Go Oak Park for several years. Never a problem and highly recommend for both dog walking and pet sitting.

UPDATED REVIEW I…read morefeel for Patricia L., and empathize. After we moved our kitty to another vet (Metropolitan Veterinary Center, 15th and Michigan) in July 2024, we found out the poor creature had very bad kidney stones and possible diabetes. As much as Dr Jeremy Williams examined her, he NEVER said anything to the effect that we should take her for kidney screening after she had multiple UTIs. We took urinalysis tests and other screenings. We had to switch her to kidney food by Hill's Science at some point, and control her blood sugar. In July of THIS year she became sick again with an infection, and the emergency vet did a lot of VERY expensive tests and found SO many things we did not find, not even the 'new' vet! I think the ER doc wondered what the old vet was even doing that they didn't find this many problems. I don't think this location nor the Stony Island location has the equipment to find anything serious. We had to put her down as all the problems she had at such an advanced age (15 or so) would have made her quality of life so poor. If we had moved her to the other vet sooner I am 99% sure we would have avoided more pain and discomfort for her. Avoid this place if at all possible, here AND Stony Island. We are hoping their certification becomes revoked!

These vets don't seem to like animals. All they seem to do is look for ways to charge money.read more

This company was able to help my family out with our pet while on vacation. It was extremely…read morehelpful to have the direct connection with the staff the entire trip with the app. Good customer service.

T'Keyah is very a trustworthy dog walker. She is very experienced with all types of dog breeds as…read morewell as the special needs that are specific to individual breeds. She is definitely a dog person and I wouldn't want anything less for my dog!

Ari now continues her fabulous pet walking service in Ft Myers, Florida! Ari offers the same…read moredependable and conscientious care for your dog or cat that she offered in Chicago but she now lives in Ft Myers. Call her for ALL your pet needs she is worth it and you will not be disappointed. If you need her to house sit your pets and they feel more comfortable at home rather than at a commercial pet place you can be confident that your pet and home are in the best hands. I trust her completely with my pet and my home. I have known Ari for many, many years and she always treats my dog like family and my home like it is her own. Everything is spotless!! She is worth it!

Ari has watched my Pooches multiple times and takes unbelievable care of them! I trust her with…read morePooches and Home! I true Lover of Animals! Use Ari with confidence that your Pets will be well taken care of!!!

I brought my dog here and was very excited to support the business. I'm sad to report that before I…read more even paid, I knew we wouldn't be back. Red flag #1: Bark N Bubbles is a crate free environment with no requirements to provide vaccination records. Crate free is cute for dogs who need to socialize, but providing vaccination records should be a must for every owner. Red flag #2: I dropped my dog off at 9:30am with DJ, described how I wanted him groomed, and she told me it should take about 2.5 hours; so I planned to pick him up at 12pm. I got busy and realized 12:30pm rolled around and I hadn't heard anything. I called and DJ said my dog should be done around 1pm. I arrived at 1pm and that leads me to... Red flag #3: My dog was on the hair cutting table unattended and whining while the groomer (who WAS NOT DJ) corralled dogs back into the grooming station. They told me my dog needed another 30 minutes. I waited for 43 minutes for a total of 4 hours for this grooming session. It has *never* taken my dog 4 hours at any groomer. Red flag #4: The groomer cut my dog. He said verbatim: "He did a really good job. The only thing is he got startled and the razor cut him a little bit. He didn't bleed and it only looks bad right now because it's stretched out." I'm curious to know what startled my dog, and whether it could have been the fact that the dogs are groomed in the front of the store where other dogs are free to roam, bark, and play. They also do it right by the front door, so literally anything could have startled my poor dog. I would like to add that when I arrived, I did not speak to my dog excitedly nor did I stay within his field of vision. I sat in the back, out of sight, and the groomer even commented, "I don't think he knew you were here" before telling me about the cut. Red flag #5: I dropped my dog off with DJ but when I came back to pick him up, DJ was nowhere to be found. I'm glad I arrived when I did because I had to tell the groomer how to cut my mini poodle's fur. I thought groomers knew to leave poodle tails a little fluffy but maybe that's my mistake for assuming. My frustration is really with the fact that I explained to DJ how I wanted my dog to look, and DJ wasn't the one grooming my dog. The other dogs in the salon were stressed out, which I was able to observe for the 43 minutes I waited for my dog. They are understaffed, which was clear by the way the front desk employee left a dog unattended on a table as well so that she could help another owner. I am a human and this entire process stressed me out. Imagine what our dogs could be feeling. Please do better Bark N Bubbles. The 2 stars is for DJ's friendly energy and that is all. Overall I'm extremely disappointed.

I take care of an elderly handicapped woman's dog and I'm responsible for all of the dogs vet…read morevisits, dog walking, and grooming. My client tends to wait until the dog is long overdue for a grooming to ask me to schedule for her so I knew that she was in rough shape and acknowledged that she was probably going to be matted and need shaved down. After one too many negative experiences at other groomers I decided to try Bark N Bubbles Doggie Day spa. The mobile website was a little wonky but overall pretty easy to use and the lady I spoke with on the phone was super helpful in getting us set up and scheduled. I also appreciated the emails and text reminders. Now for the groom: I was expecting to pick up a naked mole rat due to needing to shave the mats, but instead they took the time and care and patience to shave the spots that needed to be but brushed out her tail and ears and face so she looks really rather fantastic! I was really pleased with the whole process and look forward to regularly using and also recommending Bark N Bubbles to others!

We really love this hospital. The front desk team (Jessica is the person o speak to most) is so…read morefriendly and helpful. I really appreciate these guys and the care they take of my pups. All the doctors are great as well and do a great job of communicating the health and needs of your pups. We also go to the groomer here, Cindy, and she's fantastic! Does a great job.

Their negligence caused my 2 yr puppy to die. This is upsetting me again because my 16 yr old…read morefurbaby just went to Rainbow Bridge for old age. Yet Roxy had so many more years left. Hyde Park Animal Hosp medicated her without my permission. Wanted to leave her overnight for observation- even though- NO ONE IS THERE OVERNIGHT. SO WHO WOULD OBSERVE HER. When I told them I was going to ER they brought her out in a blanket... NO movement at first. Later she pooped as we rushed her to ER. That's last time I saw my Chi-Weenie alive. When we got to Hyde Park she was moving in my lap- standing up- playing on my shoulder--- THEY took her to the back... and returned her dying in a blanket. I HATE THEM FIR TAKING HER. She was my baby, and my daughters Emotional Support Animal. We lost a piece of our heart that day.

Just an amazing experience from every staff member that I have encountered. As a first time pup…read moremom, I feel so blessed to have been recommended to Dr. Harris and the Woodlawn Animal Hospital team. They take amazing care of my Caine and there are absolutely no surprises when it comes to pricing or the plan for his treatment. I also truly appreciate Artesia helping me to understand where to get some of the over the counter things that Dr. Harris recommends. It's an added bonus that this is a black owned establishment that is on the south side. Caine will be attending for life. Thank you so much to the Woodlawn team!

I really wanted to the Woodlaan animal clinic to be my fur babies clinic but I didn't like how you…read morehave to sit in your car (especially in that neighborhood) while the nurse comes out to your car and get my dog. I never got to meet the vet and I think those covid rules are a little on the paranoid side, especially since it's over.. I live on the north side so it was a drive I would've easily made for my dog but the fact you have to stay in your car just didnt sit well with me. the nurse was very very nice i never got to meet the vet, so I can't say anything good or bad about her I just wish she would allow pet parents to come in. i can't ask questions about my do on the sidewalk, the setup is just uncomfortable.. I didn't even mind paying the partial payment I understand time is money.