Linda took care of our senior (17 y.o.) cat while we were on a trip. She (the cat) needs a little…read moreextra attention and we worry about her because of her age, and Linda did a wonderful job with her care and feeding and kept us up-to-date on how she was. Good rates and very responsible; highly recommended.

Linda has been walking my dog for about 2 years now and she is just the best! First, she loves my…read morepup as much as I do! She has always been really flexible with scheduling (last-minute work from home days or a soon-to-be much more variable schedule). She always makes sure to let me know well in advance if there are days she won't be available so that I can make other accommodations. She also just goes the extra mile to let me know if there is anything "off" with my dog (or even with my apartment). She even bought a bag of my dog's favorite treats just because she happened to be at a store where they had them for a good price! I could not ask for a better care-taker for my pooch. I highly recommend Linda for any pet care.

I've been taking my dog Louie here for several years. He's 10 years old and was recently diagnosed…read morewith early-stage kidney disease. Dr. LeMay has been exceptional throughout the entire process. He always takes the time to clearly explain all of my options and offers thoughtful, honest recommendations. Even when discussing products or treatments they offer, I never feel pressured--he's mindful of affordability and helps me choose what truly makes sense for Louie. I never feel pushed toward non-essential items, which I really appreciate. I feel confident that Louie is receiving compassionate, trustworthy care.

To get it out of the way, front desk staff were lovely. Now onto the bad:…read more Cat went in for a UTI. Basic labs were drawn, revealing a high T4 level, and so Dr. Alizaine recommended starting methimazole for hyperthyroidism. When I asked about if it could be falsely high because of her illness or if it's possible the sample wasn't handled properly (since warm samples can cause elevated T4 in bloodwork) Dr. Alizaine brushed me off completely. I asked about re-testing when she was less acutely ill and he essentially told me that to wait longer to treat was to want my cat to get sicker and sicker. And so we started treatment. A week later on a Thursday we brought kitty back in because her food intake had gone down (but still eating half her normal) and asked for more bloodwork. He said no, it's the UTI and she got bloodwork last week, sent us home. Saturday morning I wake up and kitty is YELLOW. Rushed her to the emergency vet to find her AST/ALT (liver values) are so high they can't even quantify them. A feeding tube for a month, many tears, antibiotics, and repeated inpatient hospital stays later, I'm out $17,000 and armed with the knowledge that methimazole can cause these liver damage and failure in 1-2% of cats, not that Dr. Alizaine ever mentioned this. I was quiet at this point. Medication adverse effects are a risk we have to take to treat disease. However, the last couple months we have been looking to radioactive iodine therapy for kitty's hyperthyroidism. We took her off the methimazole for labs as instructed and surprise, surprise - two entire months after being off the meds, and kitty's thyroid levels are perfect. The thyroid experts say it was probably a one-off value, maybe a lab error or a swapped sample, but not something we'll ever know. Regardless, kitty does NOT have hyperthyroidism, and good amount of my heartache and pain from last year could have been avoided or improved if Dr. Alizaine had just ordered repeat bloodwork or listened to our concerns before kitty went jaundiced. Overall, Dr. Alizaine genuinely seems to care for your pet and their health. But he does not listen to reasonable requests from the pet parents and bulldozes them into following his treatment plan without making sure it's right. Thankfully I've moved at this point, but it's safe to say I would not recommend Dr. Alizaine as a vet to anyone.

Sue and Sol of Furry Friendz offer a fantastic service. We have a cat who is diabetic and requires…read moreinsulin injections twice a day, so it was difficult for my wife and I to find someone to take care of him if we wanted to take a vacation or leave for extended periods...until we found Furry Friendz. The other 2 reviews really hit the nail on the head in terms of describing the great care and attention to detail that Sue and Sol offer. Also, Sue takes great pictures that are always comforting to see when away from your pet for a long time. They have gone above and beyond every time we've utilized their services. Our cat sheds A LOT due to his medical condition, so they vacuumed the apartment even though we never asked or expected them to. Sue also made a homemade cat toy for him, which he loves. I highly recommend Furry Friendz.

Sol and Sue, the husband and wife team behind Furry Friendz, offer such a comprehensive, caring and…read moretrustworthy service for pets. Our pets are like our children, and it's important for us to have them well cared for when we're at work or away. With Furry Friendz, we knew they were going to receive the most excellent care. As soon as Sol and Sue came to our apartment to meet our cats and dogs, we knew they were something special. They put our sometimes skittish animals at ease immediately. They asked us so many questions and were interested in every tiny detail about our animals' likes and dislikes. We have a lot of complications with our animals- a dog who is fussy about his food, a cat with a brain tumor, medicine that has to be administered... the list goes on and on. Furry Friendz took in all the information and got up to speed quickly on exactly what our animals need to feel happy and comfortable. They put our minds at ease and we felt confident knowing they would be caring for our pets. Our pets love Furry Friendz and they have so much fun spending time with them. Sol and Sue give us a full report about the visit and send us pictures of the animals playing and on their walks. We've noticed that they always seem to go the extra mile on their visits-- spending extra time and doing little things to make sure the visit is as fun for our pets as possible. We've had experiences with many pet sitting services and have often felt people were going through the motions and didn't really care about our pets. With Furry Friendz, we're confident that we have a team that loves animals, is really good working with them and always over-delivers on our expectations. This is a truly excellent service!

Carol is the best cat sitter we have ever hired and we've had cats and hired sitters for 30 years…read more I can't say enough good things about her. Our two cats connected with her quickly because she is a real cat person, not just someone who wants occassional work and is willing to to cat sit. She was very communicative and sent us pictures and videos of the cats playing with toys she brought and left for the cats. If I need a cat sitter in Boston, I would never hire anyone else.

From the owner: Pawsitive Cat Care doesn’t just pet sit cats. We also do small pets such as hamsters, gerbils,…read moreferrets, fish and birds. Give us a call if you need us when you go away.

Above & Beyond surpassed our expectations. I recently had surgery and was unable to walk our two…read moreDogs. They were referred to me by Belmont Pet store. All the staff are warm and friendly. they came when they said they would, each walker was kind , warm and friendly. I had to add an extra day of walking on short notice and they accomadated me. In short they were great. Will use them exclusively going forward

We have now been using ABPS for 18 months, and we continue to be very impressed with their service…read more Krystal has been exceptional. Our dog loves the team, the structure in her day, and the exercise. Our dog recognizes the sound of her specific car door she loves her so much! ABPS is one of the best things that happened to us since moving to the area.

I cannot say enough good things about Thoughtful Paws. Our cat is not particularly welcoming to…read morestrangers and we were nervous about leaving him with someone he didn't really know. It was all for nothing! Our initial meeting with Jess was great and Devin and our cat got along like old friends. We got regular thorough updates with great pictures and the info that we had requested. I would give the business 10 stars if it were an option. We will 100% use the service again!

Thoughtful Paws is the best pet care service we have ever used and we feel very confident that our…read morecats are being well taken care of when we go away on both short and long trips. Jessika and Devin are extremely professional and leave detailed daily messages with photos so you always know how they are doing without worry. Our cats have gotten to know them and feel very comfortable in their care. You can tell it is a passion for both of them beyond being a business. When we first started using them many years ago, Jessika came over to talk about their services and meet our cats and we felt comfortable immediately that she was trustworthy, knowledgeable and caring. We can't recommend Thoughtful Paws more highly!

Kathleen has been walking my two dogs now for a few weeks and I have no idea how we survived…read morewithout her! My 2yo lab / hound mix has (had!) horrendous anxiety! Since Kathleen has been working with him, walks are such a pleasure now. He is checking in and managing his anxiety instead of freaking out and reacting. He loves his trips to Pine Banks to see the ducks and you can really tell they have a routine as he and my older dog practically drag me over there to do their own thing. Kathleen is truly wonderful and we love having her!!

I feel so lucky and grateful to have Kathleen taking care of Benny while I am away. Benny loved…read moreher! My first impression was she loved animals so much! I met her four years ago while walking my dog on the street. I could immediately tell she knew well how to communicate with dogs and she treated them with love, care and patience. I did not realize she was a dog walker at the very beginning but as soon as she told me, I knew she is the one I can trust. For the years followed, I had Kathleen taking care of benny a few times, each time a one or two week long vacation. She never let me down! She was on time, paying attention and very professional. She kept records in detail on Benny's behavior. She had a checklist of her duties and Benny's routine. She had yummy treats (they are even organic!) at her own cost for benny. She gave Benny plenty of exercise time. Recently we moved to Woburn which was about 8 miles away. I was wondering if Kathleen would still come to walk Benny. She did! She still offered me the same low rate which never changed for the past four years and she came with a pot of beautiful flowers as a gift to our new house! That was so nice of her! I am very happy to write my review here (my first review on Yelp) for Kathleen to show my appreciation for her superb service. She is the one who knows animals and loves them. Your pets will love her, and you will, too!

I love them even more than before and their managers are fantastic! I recently put my samoyed girl…read morein boarding for almost three weeks while we were on vacation. For any extended daycare stay, she is typically disgusting, and comes back pretty matted. This time she came back smelling clean with no mats. The manager mentioned to me that she and some other staff had taken her to the self service area of destination dog to get her cleaned up. My girl is a fluffy cloud with a double coat so matting is a serious problem for her and sometimes her nether regions, well, need some clean up despite her sanitary cut. I really appreciate their attention to detail, and my wallet and her groomer appreciate that she will not need a 6 hour grooming appointment following this visit! Highly recommend this place!!!!

We started Happy Tails with our dog Lexy when she was a year old. Fast forward to 8 years now and…read morethe care has been terrific for daily play groups and the occasional overnight. Lexy is a loyal home body. She is never a fan of being away from us, but Amanda always picks her up with a smile and kind word. It has been a game changer to have Happy Tails provide transport too, offering flexible days (we do 2 days/week) and give us such peace of mind to know she's safe and cared for without us. They are a gem, and love our dog as much as we do.

I've been a Lucky Lucy customer since 2019. They have always made me feel like my dog is in good…read morehands. I've never had any major issues with communication and service. Minor issues and concerns were simple miscommunications and resolved immediately. I would recommend them to anyone in the service range.

I've been with Lucky Lucy's since 2021, when I adopted my first dog, Eisenhower. All of the walkers…read moreare fantastic; my dog is always happy to see them, and the walks are well-documented with photos and comments. On some of the negative reviews about difficulty scheduling -- I've never noticed anything out of the ordinary. Blizzard? Extreme cold? Sure, it's New England; things happen. In the rare occasion of a delay or cancellation (for me, only once or twice over the last 4 years?), it seems to be because the business cares about the well-being of their employees as much they do our pets. I've also done in-home and external boarding - it's like a mini summer camp for E, photos and updates come regularly, and he's always a little sad to come home. I've tried to work with other services (starts with R and ends with over) and LL's is 1000% better.

I couldn't possibly let my little old lady sit home alone all day without a bathroom break while…read moreI'm at work. Fortunately she gets to see her friends from Gone With the Dogs every afternoon for a walk. My Tally's a little feisty when it comes to other dogs so she sticks with just the solo walks, not the field trips or other fun adventures that Gone With the Dogs offers their clients. For three years I have been nothing but thrilled with the service and care that Tally has received from Cami and the rest of the walkers. From last minute schedule changes to dealing with all my dog's idiosyncrasies and health issues, they have consistently been understanding and accommodating. Recently Tally had to miss several walks because she was in the hospital. When I finally picked her up in the hospital, we came home to a get well card and a new toy from GWTD. These people care and it shows. Even now that I'm planning to move out of my current home, I refuse to move very far because there's no way I would trust any other walker the way I trust GWTD.

If you're looking for personal attention to your dog when you're not available, Gone With The Dogs…read moreis the next best thing to leaving your pet with a loving family member. Until recently, I had only left my dog Max with family when I was out of town - I knew for sure that he was being treated well. Unfortunately for me, that meant driving 2.5 hours to leave him with that family member. This year I again tried to find a local dog sitter/walker - I had done a similar search a few years earlier and was unsuccessful. This time, I was very pleased to come across Gone With The Dogs on one of the professional dog sitting websites. I met with Cami, found her to be sincerely fond of dogs and decided to try leaving Max under her care. I was pleased with the results and Max seemed extremely happy with his new care-giver. Gone With The Dogs is now the first place I call when I need to leave Max for a long weekend. I feel very comfortable that he is getting the personal attention and care that he receives at home.