i Was out with my Jake this morning and had two different dog owners tell me how disappointed they…read morewere with their vet. I, of course went off about how wonderful Pine Plains Veterinary Hospital is! PPVH treats Jake like part of their family. He loves going there, and it allows me piece of mind when he boards there. They are the best

I was told that Pine Plains was a good vet. I tried to bring my pet there when my current vet…read morepractice had staffing problems and referred me. I called them and told I needed to email information from prior vet and be "reviewed" before pets would be seen. After I called them to confirm they received emails and asked them to call me when they got emails they said "No, they were too busy". I understand they are busy, but then I was told curtly that I already called "several times". Basically, they were telling me to not call again. Message received, I just waited longer to be seen by current vet.

There is no better dog sitting/day care/overnight place in Columbia County. Hands down. I have two…read moredoxies who have lived with, played with, and trained with the folks at HVDF and they LOVE IT. LOVE. One is a HUNTER and is not the easiest in wide open spaces and my other is a relatively low level elder. They both thrive. There are people who do this because it is a business, and there are people who do this because they love dogs. They get dogs. There is confidence in bringing your dogs to a place where they get to be in their best lives and selves. This is just, hands down, a wonderful place.

This place is truly heaven for dogs and dog-parents. My one-year-old dog Ralph had developed some…read morebad habits from daycare and needed to be retrained. Kara, the owner of the farm, is truly a gem. She helped Ralph become the best version of himself. She sent photos and videos every day, and even helped train him for things I has not even asked for! She was always responsive to texts and calls immediately. I knew my dog was loved and taken care of while he spent a month at the farm. She even followed up to see how he was doing after I brought him home! I wish I could give this place 10000 stars. Thank you kara and team for loving Ralph so much!!!!

This is a fantastic pet sitter for the North West Corner of CT. Strong recommend. Nicole is so…read morewonderful & our dogs love her! She's a pleasure to work with and has such extensive knowledge in pet care--it's amazing. We love and trust Nicole to watch Nico + Charlie any time we are away or need them to get a good hike in. A great and trusted service, check it out! --Sally LeGrange

From the owner: At Hiking Hounds CT, we specialize in providing exceptional pet care tailored to meet the needs of…read moreyour furry family members in Litchfield and Dutchess County. With over 14 years of professional experience and a passion for animals, we offer a range of services, including pet sitting, at your home boarding, drop ins, day care, dog walking, puppy care and our signature dog hiking adventures. Our dog hiking services are perfect for active pups who crave exercise and mental stimulation, while our at-home pet sitting ensures your pets feel safe and comfortable in their own space when you’re away. Our expertise has been featured in publications like Forbes, The Hamptons Pet, and WAG, highlighting our dedication to exceptional pet care and rescue advocacy. Whether it’s daily walks, personalized care, or keeping your pets happy and healthy while you’re away, Hiking Hounds is here to help. Contact us today to learn more or book a service! We can’t wait to meet you and your furry friends!

Patty's is the only place we trust with our dog Louie. Very reasonably priced and accommodating…read more Would not go anywhere else!

Patty and her Pet Palace were an absolute blessing to my three cats and myself. My kitties stayed…read morethere for about two months, while I was dealing with a bunch of health issues in another state. Her safety and cleanliness standards are very high, so I knew they would be well taken care of, I just didn't know how much! Patty ended up falling in love with my little trio. She sent me pictures of them, and long emails about how each was doing. The maximum amount of cats is 4, so they were nearly always the only cats there, and thus got extra space to roam. My oldest cat gets apple cider vinegar and chicken broth every day for upper respiratory congestion, and Patty made little frozen cubes of the mixture, so that none of the broth would go bad. But wait, there's more! Like I said, I was in one state, all my doc appts were in another, Patty is in NY, and my next stop was moving to Colorado. I hired a transportation company to move my animals, and when communication went south with them and my stress level was soaring because I was literally in back-to-back appointments most days, trying to find a Vet who could come to Patty's and write my cats a Travel Health Certificate each and getting no where, Patty stepped right up, and handled everything. She made a Vet appt, brought all my cats to the Vet, sent me pictures of the Certificates, and even dealt with unpleasant emails from the travel company. Literally, all I had to do was pay the Vet over the phone. It was incredible and such an enormous relief. I would recommend Patty and her Palace to anyone, without hesitation.

My dogs (a Golden Retriever and a Pit Bull) and my sisters dogs have been going to LULU for years…read moreand they are awsome with all of them. My Pit Bull is a baby and has alot of anxiety and they accommodate her and her needs even if it meant they loose money by cutting her days. They truly care about all the dogs they take in. Could not ask for more loving people to take care of my fur babies!

Such a great find! a picture of what you get after a great day at daycare! The staff was so…read morefriendly and quick to respond, as we were visiting for a long weekend and wanted a place for our pup to have fun while we ventured out and explored! She came out so happy each time and slept even that much better!

We won't purchase a dog unless Weston Kennel is still in business. They are the ONLY kennel we…read moretrust and for good reason. Eileen and Chris treat each dog as if it were their own. The property and the kennel are spotless and lovely. Murray stayed for a week and we had Chris and Eileen provide training during his stay. Nothing better than having your dog be well-cared for and trained! We could not be happier with Weston Kennels and each of our four dogs over the years have been happy and so have we!

These dog lovers provide the same care for my dog as if it was one of their own. Clean, clean…read more clean! I really appreciate the fresh air in this country setting and am jealous that my dog gets the benefit of heated floors in the chilly months....as opposed to the pot belly stove that another place used. (My pup always came home smelling like a campfire when I used the former kennel) If there is a negative, it is a bit of a ride...but worth the piece of mind. Just needed to use a kennel in my Florida locale, made me realize this place is really deserves 10 stars....5 will have to do!

Alcove Kennels is exactly the type of place we've been looking for & we finally found it. Nestled…read moreinto a beautiful & secluded country location, not too far from our home. Melissa was nothing short of spectacular. She's a great communicator & very pleasant. Our labs (6&8) seemed to have a blast since they've been sleeping since they got home . We can't say enough positive things about our experience with Melissa & Alcove Kennels. We have found our permanent location for dog boarding.

From the owner: At Alcove Kennels, we believe that pets are members of the family and deserve the same level of…read morecare and attention as their owners. We treat every pet in our care with love, respect, and compassion.

Anyone with a dog knows how hard it can be to trust someone else with your fur-kid - whether for…read morethe day, or for boarding. We had previously only ever boarded with our vet, but more often had our dogs stay with friends/family when the need arose. Working from/being home so much during COVID led us all to become a little...stir crazy, and we noticed this change of routine especially affected our one-year old GSD mix. We were especially worried that she would end up with separation anxiety once workweek schedules went back to normal, so I decided to look into daycare for her. I researched and read all the reviews I could find, spoke with friends, friends of friends, etc. but the decision to fill out the Dog Meadow info request form was solidified when I mentioned to a highly respected groomer that I was looking into DM and she responded that it was was the absolute best daycare, and to get Charlie in with them if we could. Charlie has been at daycare regularly for about 4-5 months now, and has boarded overnight as well. We are SO impressed with DM - the care, attention, hard work, and professionalism of Kleber, Laura, and DM overall is just beyond incredible. They take the time to get to know each dog's personality, temperament, and nuances. Being so young, Charlie hadn't had an opportunity to get much socialization prior to COVID and to help with this, Kleber recommended her daycare schedule based on other dogs he believed she would best get along with. He's been flexible and accommodating with us in the event we need to make schedule changes, and always gives us helpful feedback on Charlie. Dog Meadow is like a dog's dream retreat. The facility/grounds are incredible - we didn't want anywhere that our dog would be stuck in a crate and only taken out at specified times (like when boarding at the vet). If I were a dog, Dog Meadow would be where I wanted to play. There's lots of safe, fenced-in land, as well as indoor space that includes cozy couches and places to relax for the dogs during nap/rest/indoor time. The dogs are supervised at all times and stimulated with opportunities for agility and general free-play. They will play with and literally treat your dog with love and attention like their own! Sometimes we think Charlie might even love them more than us . I think I was as "mom-ish" dropping Charlie off the first day, as I was when I sent my human kid to school for the first time. But, Kleber & Laura are super knowledgeable and are truly experts at "leading the pack." They are also just genuinely good people and we know Charlie is in the best care. She now gets excited to go on daycare days, and is a happily exhausted pup when we pick her up. She's developing better social skills, leash skills, and listening skills (which we credit to Dog Meadow). There're just about a million more "little things" with DM that make you know you & your dog are valued to them, too. We really can't say enough good things about Dog Meadow and of being able to send Charlie there.

Great place but the owners have no sympathy at all. They charged me $75 for being 15 minutes late…read moreto pick up my dog. Have had my dog stay here multiple times and this last time will sadly be my last.

Using Barks & Rec was a great choice. We were away for six days and Christie took awesome care of…read moreour kitty, Willow. She not only fed Willow, but hung out with her and sent us updates on the Time to Pet app every day! With pictures! Willow hates everyone and she really warmed to Christie. I used to be one of those people who just got a friend to drop in and feed the cat and didn't think a pet sitter was necessary. Now, I will never go back. It was a huge load off my mind to know I had a professional on the job. Christie is a total animal person who obviously loves her job--and it shows in the professionalism of her service. Can't recommend B & R highly enough.

From the owner: Barks and Recreation is a licensed, insured and bonded professional pet care provider serving…read morePoughkeepsie, NY. It is our priority and mission to treat every pet we work with as if they were our own. We go out of our way to make you feel secure in knowing that your pet is in capable and caring hands while remaining in a familiar and safe environment.