I cannot say anything less then EXCELLENT comments about Mary Finlayson and her Team!…read more Grooming- Mary helped Sally our Angora French Lop with her get back to her beautiful self after a period of matted fur. While Sally was in Mary's care, her skin was very thin were most of the matting had occurred. Mary took EXCELLENT care of Sally. Mary bunny plucked her fur, and Mary also took the time to explain what she did, and kindly educated us on how to care for Sally's fur from that point on! Mary and her team are Professional, Educated, Patient, and Care about clients and their humans. Training- My 8 yr. old German Shepherd and I attended and graduated from Mary's Obedience 1 class. Mary is once again Professional, Educated, and most of all FUN to have as a instructor!

Mary Finlayson is the best trainer I have ever had the pleasure of working with. My dog Addie loves…read moregoing there for her class's and for day care. Love this place

We have two boxer/pit mixes that needed to be let out and played with while I was at work for 13…read morehours and the wife and kiddo were out of town. We had someone set up to help and backed out last minute. I'm glad that happened because we got to meet Amy. She helped us out with very little notice and was very accommodating to our dogs. You can tell she enjoys and understands animals. She kept me posted as how they were and sent a couple snapshots of the dogs. She will be our first and only call for our pups. Jones and Dutch will be seeing her again.

Amy is extremely professional and personable. She is very patient and spoils my dog. Amy works…read morewith my schedule and has been very gracious to accommodate me at the last minute into her schedule. She offers very competitive rates. Overall, I have recommended Amy to my friends because she is great, and I know you will think so too.

Highly recommend for daycare and boarding! It's the only doggy daycare in the area that has a lot…read moreof outdoor space and indoor space.

From the owner: The White Dog Inn is a full service Puppy Day Care. Our expanse, turf covered, outdoor spaces and…read morefull kitchen make your pet's stay comfortable, fun, and safe. We also provide boarding services.

I helped rescue Toby, cared for him for five months, and tried to bring him home again--only to be…read moreleft in the dark while he was adopted out. I hate to give any Rescue a 1-star review, but in the case of Darbster, it feels like they prioritize speed of placement over the well-being of a pet. I was directly involved in rescuing Toby after he was found abandoned and chained to a tree in Miami. For five months, I ensured he received medical treatment, and spent months caring for him day-to-day, getting to know his personality, behavior, and needs--and loving him. When Toby was initially placed with a family, I believed it would be his forever home. Although I was somewhat reluctant, I supported the placement due to work travel I could not cancel. There was an understanding that if it didn't work out, I would be contacted and given the opportunity to adopt him. Unfortunately, that did not happen. When I learned he had been transferred to Darbster, I reached out within about an hour of him being listed and spoke with a member of the team same day. During that conversation, I offered to cover nightly boarding costs so I could travel and pick him up, and was told they would follow up with next steps. After not hearing back, I followed up within 24 hours confirming I was prepared to make a 24-hour round-trip drive to bring him home. Within three hours of that follow-up, I received an automated email that Toby had been adopted. I did not receive any direct communication or update beforehand and it was not until that evening that I received a brief email confirming the adoption, without explanation. At no point did I receive a follow-up regarding boarding, next steps, or any indication that they'd be showing him to other potential adopters. I had always believed rescues prioritize placing dogs in the most appropriate long-term homes, especially when there is an existing, known relationship. In this case, it felt like speed of placement was prioritized over familiarity and previously formed bonds. The lack of communication and failure to follow through--especially after I had expressed immediate commitment and prior involvement in Toby's care--was incredibly difficult, and the adoption notification with no prior update was heartbreaking. To whoever has adopted Toby: I truly hope you are giving him the loving, stable home he deserves. He is an incredibly special dog. If this message reaches Toby's new owner, I truly hope he is a perfect fit. However, if for any reason it doesn't work out, please reach out to me--I miss him so much.

We made the heartbreaking decision to return a puppy to this shelter after extensive effort,…read moretraining, and veterinary care. Unfortunately, the situation became unstable and unsafe for our existing pets. This decision was not made lightly or impulsively, but with significant grief, honesty, and concern for Medley's long-term wellbeing. ** It is also important to note that even at the time of adoption, Medley's behavior in our home was the complete opposite of how she was described and what we experienced. The calm, easygoing demeanor we were led to expect did not reflect the dog we brought home. The only time her behavior aligned with that initial description was while she was medicated following surgery; once the medication wore off, her true temperament emerged. Labeling her as "full of puppy energy", is an over simplification of her personality. My family has had many puppies and fostered several as well, she has far more energy than a normal puppy. She needs 24/7 surveillance at least in this stage of her life, and nowhere in her description does it even nod to anything like that. ** While the volunteers we interacted with were compassionate and kind, the office staff we dealt with during surrender were dismissive and lacking empathy during an already painful process. When we asked whether we could be notified once she was adopted--purely for peace of mind, as we love her deeply and want her placed safely--we were bluntly told to "check the website," which added unnecessary coldness to an emotional moment. What prompted this review was seeing Medley's adoption profile reposted using her original description, despite detailed, first-hand information being provided at surrender. I emailed them a 2 page document including all of the training styles used, her favorite stuff, her behaviors and needs, and it clearly was just ignored. We even called addressing the inaccuracy of her profile, and was told they'd talk to a manager and fix it... days later the profile says its current with no changes. We spent well over a thousand dollars between adoption fees, products, and veterinary care while essentially fostering her for only 2 months. (In which we spent hours every day training her, trying to tire her out, and keeping her engaged. In the beginning she was fine with our dog, then in the end we had to keep them separated at all times after she hurt my dog and cat) Then had to pay $150 to return her, which I know they'll say was in the contract, fine... but charging people and treating them like that, and then treating the dog they care about like a product is confusing. We made it VERY clear that she cannot be safely housed with cats or timid dogs, yet she is currently listed as "wonderful with dogs, cats, and children." This is not accurate. She has never been exposed to young children, has injured our timid older dog, and has a strong prey drive. Presenting her as universally suitable creates a serious risk of unsafe or failed placements. Medley is a good dog--funny, energetic, inquisitive, and outdoorsy--but she is also a higher-needs dog who requires the right environment to succeed.Portraying her as something she is not does a disservice to potential adopters and, more importantly, to Medley herself. We tried our absolute best to find her the correct home, hence why we brought her back to her original adoption location, and gave them all of the detailed information we did. Now reflecting, I wish we hadn't returned her here because we are so unsure about her future, and have no control over the situation. Beyond heartbroken over the way this matter was handled. Honest, transparent profiles matter. Especially for dogs with specific needs, accuracy can mean the difference between a stable forever home and repeated rehoming. I sincerely hope this shelter reflects on how surrendering families are treated and how dogs are represented going forward, because both deserve better. I will be including the documents I sent them, followed by their description.

Lindsey and the Pooch Pals team are an incredible resource for any family with a furry friend. We…read moremoved to Manchester and needed a reliable and experienced dog walker for our 120 lb. Alaskan Malamute. We knew immediately that Liindsey would be a great fit. She's confident and knowledgeable about breeds that require special care and attention. By the end of her introductory visit, or dog was practically sitting in her lap (and I think he's bigger than she is)! They offer a very convenient online payment option, have flexible scheduling, and have options for longer walks than any other dog walker that I've seen in the area. We quickly came to rely on Pooch Pals, and were grateful for a few last minute visits when we couldn't be home as early as expected. They leave a nice report card at the end of every walk and are happy to help with extras like freshening water or feeding. I've worked with a lot of pet care professionals and Pooch Pals is at the top of my list!