On Call Pet Services is run by Kelly Lapre, who works with a team of other people. We've only…read moreinteracted with Kelly, and have found her to be very responsive (as in, nearly always responds within in 15 minutes of an email) and 100% available (she has never once said no to a gig). For cat sitting (2 cats, uncomplicated needs), her rate has been $16, which I find very reasonable. That said, we have been working with Kelly for about a year and a half, and recently decided to switch to another cat sitter. This was not because of anything overwhelmingly egregious on Kelly's part, but rather that we've had better services from other sitters in the past and would like to return to that. For instance, other sitters have always texted us pictures and updates about our cats. With Kelly, I found that she'll give me a brief update if I email to check in, but that's it. I would've preferred if she texted pics daily with every visit as a standard. (Note: When I emailed Kelly to share some concerns/feedback and ask for our keys to be returned, she stated that she is happy to do this for her clients upon request.) Another example is that over a longer gig (4 days) this summer, we returned home to an empty water bowl and two very thirsty cats. When I asked about it over email, Kelly wrote, "I gave them water every time I saw them just like I always do. I have been watching cats daily in the heat for ten years and two cats will empty a bowl of water in one day when it's hot. The water bowl is not big and now that I think of it it was empty each time I came so maybe when your [sic] home you fill it more often or there is another issue." I concur with Kelly that it's possible that a combination of heat, cats, time, etc may have led to the water bowl winding up empty by the time we got home (a day after her last visit), but what concerns me is that she noticed the bowl being continuously empty, and did not reach out to us. I would've been 100% okay with her putting down another water bowl (even without asking us). Also, increased drinking in cats can be a sign of something pretty serious, and I would like to have a pet sitter that has the awareness and expertise to alert me to something like this. Again, not canceling our service because of major issues, but rather some minor ones that overall just put us off. ETA: Kelly said that she mailed my key back to me. It was never received.

For the last year, Kelly Lapre of On Call Pet Service has taken care of my Jack Russell Terrier…read moreTheo, and there is NO ONE I trust more than her, PERIOD. Kelly's rates are very reasonable, and Kelly's very dependable. Kelly's also accommodating. Once when Theo was with Kelly, I ended up in the emergency room, and was unable to care for Theo for a couple of days. Kelly kept Theo until I could resume caring for him. Kelly loves animals, and animals love her. Kelly also took care of my first dog about 10 years ago, and he also loved Kelly. Kelly sends pictures to me frequently, to show how much fun Theo's having. When Kelly comes to pick him up in the morning to take him out for the day, Theo shoots down the stairs, to get into her car, because he knows he's going to have a blast. For cat owners, I have recommended Kelly to one of the most difficult people I know who needed someone to care for her cat who has cardiac issues. Kelly was responsible for feeding him, making sure his water bowl was filled, and checking on his well-being. When my neighbor came back she went out of her way to tell me how grateful she was that I recommended Kelly to her. I believe Kelly provides one of the most important qualities that all animal lovers want, peace of mind knowing your pet is going to feel loved and cared for while you're gone.

I've had Carol walk my dog Cira twice now. She was very professional, making sure to ask plenty of…read morequestions about Cira before leaving to be sure she was aware of any issues. She showed up on time as well. Cira was excited to see her when she came back for the second walk. Talking to Carol about her experience with dogs makes it clear that she loves all dogs. With all the love she has for them, she takes her job very seriously given her dedication in getting trained in CPR, First Aid, and Elder Care. I would recommend Patriot to anyone who wants to know their dog is being cared for and treated just as they treat them!

Carol is wonderful with my dog! He can be very difficult with strangers at first, but he adores her…read morenow. She always shows up on time, and follows his care instructions perfectly. I get a text from her when she's leaving to let me know how the visit went, which I very much appreciate. Would definitely recommend Carol!

We have been using Woof n Wag for over a year now (5 days a week). Deb does a great job with our…read moredog, communicates well, is flexible with our schedules and provides lots of pictures through the day, letting us know that our fur baby is well cared for! Highly recommend her service!

Deb has had our rescue pup Bailey since the day we picked her up. She walks her, has her for day…read morecare. Takes pictures and sends updates through the day. Bailey even walks us to her house as she LOVES going there!! They sometimes offers overnight service with notice. Deb and Michelle are two of the best "dog people" we know, as they love Bailey as much as their own dogs. Deb provides a great service and truly loves her clients! We would recommend her to anyone looking for a great dog walking service.

Emily was FANTASTIC! She took such good care of my dog and sent daily "upupdates" with photos of…read moretheir time together. I always felt in the loop and had no worries while away. Emily even went as far as to bring my pup to my own wedding for photos! Above and beyond service with a friendly person you can trust is invaluable! I highly recommend Emily for your next sitting.

our dog loves Emily! he has such a great time with her and she is very attentive to all his needs…read more We really appreciate the care she takes to make sure our dog follows his normal schedule when he stays with her, and always finds ways to make sure he has an enriching time playing with other dogs or going on fun walks. We would recommend Emily to anyone who wants their dog to be cared for by a safe and reliable person. She is also great about documenting his stay, telling us updates throughout each day and sending photos and videos of his time with her. Don't hesitate to reach out to Emily, you may find your dog's new favorite auntie!

Sophia is amazing and thoughtful. She has both dog sat at my home and my pup has stayed at her home…read moreas well. While staying at my place she was extremely courteous about the space and helped to make sure my guy was comfortable and able to maintain his routine. At her home she was doing double duty watching him and helping him learn how to coexist with other dogs. Her background as a dog trainer gives her such depth of knowledge and makes me confident that she will not only take amazing care of my pup but also help further anything we've been working on together, which is amazing. She is super responsive and kind. Can't recommend her enough!

Sofia is amazing with my dog, Bia! Sofia & Urbanpup Pack offer dog walking, behavioral training &…read moreadvice, and dog sitting. My dog is an 80lb Australian cattle herder mix with reactivity challenges. Sofia handled her with grace & love and my dog was eating out of her hand and checking in with her regularly after just an hour. Sofia watched Bia at our home for a week, and was very communicative and sent daily pictures & updates of their adventures. She left our home cleaner than we left it. Sofia offers a variety of services, all with an unmatched degree of love, care and professionalism. I highly recommend Sofia and her growing team.

All furbabies and their parents are lucky in Boston area to have Furry Styles…read more Wish Krusty and I could move to Cambridge. Stefani, the owner of Furry Styles, previous owner of Tefani & So. Dogcare in San Francisco, and mom of two golden retrievers, Rossi and Lars, is the savior for us when I was looking for daycare for Krusty back in 2021. I guess all dog parents have their own challenges with their dogs. Krusty is lovable and smart, but she is sometimes moody and protective of her mom. However, Stefani always focused on her positive side and potential and helped Krusty to be better K9 citizen in last 3-4 years while we were with Tefani. Even though Krusty is very picky with human and other dogs, Stefani quickly became her favorite person and Tefani was her favorite place to go every morning. The pictures with Krusty's big smile, which Stefani shared with me every day, always made my day while I was at work. Sometimes, I am not sure how Stefani remembers all details about Krusty, but, Yes, she remembers everything. She knows whether Krusty needs more attention or some space. She communicates with me if there is any I have to be aware of. She took care of Krusty like her own dog with lots of love while I was away. Even though Krusty is very sensitive with others who try to touch her paws or butt, Krusty trusts Stefani for grooming and Stefani knows Krusty so well that she always provides best haircut for Krusty that fit into her lifestyle. We are still sad that Stefani moved to Boston. We miss her so much.

Diana was great!! She is punctual and very clear on what she is trying to accomplish. My dog…read morereally took to her and my wife and I were involved every step of the way. We had 5 private lessons and we feel very satisfied with all that our dog and we learned. My highest recommendation for Diana.

Sarah is the best!! Our 2 labs are obsessed with her and they always come back home tired :).read more

This is a great dog walking service. They are very responsive, do a great job interacting with the…read moredogs, and my dog always comes back ready to snooze