My veterinarian recommended Brian at Poochy Paws when my dog needed intense post-surgical care…read morewhile I was traveling. Brian took very good care of my dog after his knee surgery, and my dog is now healing well. We've used Poochy Paws since then for daycare, and they are always on time with the pickup/dropoff. My dog saw Brian across the park recently and started wagging his tail and seemed very happy to see him, definitely a positive review!

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Our Guinea pigs have stayed with A Furry World many times now and it is has always been such a…read moreweight off my mind knowing that they are with somebody who genuinely loves animals and who gives them as much love and attention as they have become accustomed to at home ;) They obviously have a lovely time and I can not praise the carers at A Furry World enough for the fantastic care they give my babies!

From the owner: Professional & reliable holistic pet care where the emphasis is on, pamper, play and TLC. All our…read morecarers are dedicated pet lovers, some with professional experience and some with animal education. A FURRY WORLD: * Recommended by Vets * Fully Insured * Security vetted * Trusted since 2002 We Offer: * Small Pet Boarding * Daily Visits * House-Sitting (live in care) Our Small Pet Boarding Service: * Pamper, play and TLC * Daily, out of cage, handling * Feeding to your instructions with your food * Giving medication * Light Brushing (if requested) * Changing bedding (from instructions) When using A Furry World you can enjoy your time away with no guilt or worries knowing that your pet has the home comforts he so enjoys.

Absolutely brilliant!! Looked after Pepper my four month old jack russell puppy. She had a…read morefantastic time and they sent me lots of photos during the day so I could see what she was up to and that she was having a great time Can't recommend them highly enough!!

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I'm very lucky that I work from home so having a dog is pretty easy for me. I'm also lucky that my…read moremum and dad and couple of friends are happy to help with dog sitting when I go away. Just before Christmas we had booked a short trip to New York and my parents were away but a friend could have Ham but only on the weekend. A person I met in the park recommended Dogvillas for day care, so I had a look on their website to see if they did dog sitting too. Ham is still young so the thought of putting him in kennels is heartbreaking. Dogvillas can either look after your dog at your home or go home with one of their people. Our requirements were quite fiddly so I emailed Jason and he could organise pick up and drop off to suit me and my friend looking after Ham over the weekend. AMAZING! I dropped Ham off at the day care and he was off immediately to play with the other dogs. I was a little upset Ham didn't miss me go, but I was so happy he'd have fun all weekend. My flight back was a bit delayed so when I landed I called ahead to warn them and it was fine. 5 stars all round. Won't be hesitating to book more holidays in future!

HYGIENE ISSUES!!! Unfortunately I did not have the same experience as Jinny. I believe that this is…read moreperhaps because they are now oversubscribed and cannot give their attention to so many dogs at once. My 19 month old bedlington x whippet lurcher is very social and loves to play with other dogs in the park, but it seems that he did not like being in an arch under the railway tracks. He hated the rumbling noise of the trains. Additionally it seems he also did not like being left alone in the rooms with dogs where there were not many comfortable areas to sleep (laminate floors and one small bed on the floor for many dogs). After his morning run, he is a sighthound and therefore sleeps most of the day after he sprints in the park, so he needs somewhere comfy to do that. Perhaps it is slightly better for active dogs. And lastly, after using the overnight service for one night only on a couple of occasions, I did end up going on a business trip and leaving him there for 3 nights (the dog walkers who work for them take the dogs home overnight) and he came back with huge raw sores under his armpits and my friend who collected him was not given his bag of things (rain jacket- it was winter, bed cushion, herbal calming tablets) and they lost his £35 calming pheromone collar which I bought specifically to reduce his stress levels while I was away. They did, to their credit, reimburse me for the collar, but all of the other things they had lost and eventually found were returned to me covered in mouse feces, which was unpleasant to say the least. Again, they laundered them and posted them back to me, but I had already spent 20 minutes getting there to be given my belongings in a state of filth (which I rejected), and then 20 minutes back home for nothing because they had not checked my items before telling me they were ready to collect, so they had to wash them and send them back to me at a later date. I understand that with all of that dog food hanging around, mice might be a problem. But perhaps this calls for the need of industrial kitchen food storage units to keep the hygiene levels a bit higher. My other problem is that the sores under his arms were pretty bad (bloody) and nobody called me or sent me a message to tell me this. Instead my friend who picked him up was the one to inform me. I am guessing they let him sprint with his harness on, which is not a good idea because it is only for walking purposes- otherwise when he runs really fast like a greyhound, it is obviously going to chafe. I would hope that most dog carers/walkers would be aware of this, but it seems they didn't even notice he had an injury from it, which leaves me sad and wondering if they paid any attention to him at all. Needless to say he came back pretty traumatized and I personally would not use their services again.

We used Paws for in-home pet sitting (our dog and cat) during my frequent travels while stationed…read morein London, and I couldn't have been more pleased or comfortable with the care of my two guys. Fiddy the cat frequently walks along with Alex, our Airedale Terrier, though Alex needs much more exercise than Fiddy. Our sitters always took Alex to Hyde or Battersea. And we were always updated on how they were doing in our absence. I recommend them for trustworthiness, great animal care, and incredible flexibility, as my travel plans always seemed to change at the last minute. I'm back in the U.S., and of all the things I miss about London, Paws Galore is near the top of the list.

Under the company's watch - from what we are told - our cats became human-skilled and able to open…read morewardrobes and drawers that for the 2 years prior they were unable to open. I would have expected at least a refund the 100GBP for a more than 2k damage but hey... "this has never happened before..."

This place was a godsend for me and my partner when over the May break a few years ago we couldn't…read morefind anyone staying in London who could sit our flat cats while we were on holiday. I think the idea of kennels is fine for dogs, but cats are more lone wolf than the actual ancestor of the wolf... so this was the perfect solution. The first time we booked with them Louise the founder came round to meet us and the cats, answer any questions we had, and allay any fears. You then choose the number of visits and what sort of time (morning/evening) you have your pet 'sat', or dog walked, fed etc. They spend a good amount of time with your pet, playing with it, feeding it, making sure there are no problems. They even water your plants and leave a little diary so you know how your cat/dog/a.n.other has been while you've been away. We even came home to a pint of milk. I honestly can't praise this company enough, I really can't. Absolutely trustworthy and worth every single penny!!!

We were very reluctant to have someone coming into our home to feed our cat but had no choice as…read moreshe gets too distressed in cattery. We were concerned about the house security (we had just been burgled!) and worried that Lucy our cat would be really lonely and not want to leave the house as mostly likes to go in the garden when we are around. How impressed we were upon our return. Far from being upset and hiding in the house, Lucy wasn't even home! It was 1am but we had to wait over an hour before she came trotting home from her jaunts! She was overjoyed to see us but she was as plump as ever (unlike her return from the cattery) and showed no signs of stress. The notes left by the visitors were detailed and reassuring and showed the level of care that we had hoped for. It also showed the security measures that had been taken on the house. And, the pint of fresh milk in the fridge was a wonderful touch!! Thank you

I had my cat Vidal minded last month while I went to see my beloved West Ham play in a pub in my…read moresecond home...Bermondsey. The cat sitter himself was fine (hence the TWO stars). The owner on the other hand...her customer service has it all, bar standards of decency. As a local political activist (Hackney Lib Dems) I know how important it is to promote local businesses. Hackney is a HIVE of activity from Sista Space to our beloved MP Diane Abbot and the public servants in the MPS/CPS who watch over us. Anyway, I digress...it wasn't a pleasant experience and I didn't feel good tbh. I wasn't going to write a review but my friend Nat talked me around, she's right too. People should know when to Rowe back and go with a tried and trusted alternative like Rover. Moving on made me feel Royally Free. Best wishes, Molli, Surbiton

Absolutely appalling customer service from the office the cat sitter was perfect and very happy…read morebut when I rung the main office AMD spoke to a certain lady who I wont name but presume to be in charge with concerns I had I had the phone slammed down on me My keys were given to another sitter whom I hadn't met without my consent and when I asked why I was told she had forgot to ring me this is my home and I have the right to know who has my keys She may of been lovely as well but like I said I hadnt met her so i asked to cancel the booking AMD was told i will be charged for the return of my keys I think not very very rude and un professional cat sitter who now has my keys has been very understanding and accommodating But because of this I wouldn't trust this company to look after a blade of grass

My dog likes to look fresh…read more Haha, not really. If it were up to her she'd let herself resemble Pigpen, would roll around in dirt and feces, and would generally look like she'd just been through a forage in the forest. However, as an apartment dog...this is not acceptable. She is a shorthaired lady, so she doesn't need the particular cut, but every few months she does need a deep down brushing, scrub and nail trim (something about trimming another beings nails terrifies me)...and thus we search for her spa. Easier said than done in East London! But I finally found Groom Dog City and I am quite pleased with the output. It's in a little shop near Haggerston/Columbia Market, they took my appointment quickly, the staff was very nice (both the owner and the assistant), and 45 minutes later I returned and was gifted back a dog that looked to be much cleaner and about 4 bales of hair lighter. Win. Reasonably priced too! For the works on my type of dog (again, no cutting/trimming required) for bath, eyes, ears, nails, brushdown -- about £25. I also left a tip because I have to believe this is thankless work giving spa treatments to animals who do not wish to be pampered. If they only knew! They even returned her to me with a little bow. I'll be visiting again next time she starts to resemble a vagabond... *appointments easily made online (he called me back right away). *there are a few shop dogs, word to the wise. I mentioned my dog wasn't so nice with other dogs she doesn't know, and they easily blocked them off. I'm sure my dog was still a nervous wreck, but there is a price to beauty and to coexisting with humans, Tillie.

my dog was four weeks past due his groom and having moved a to a new city, it can be tricky looking…read morefor something outside of the regular. anna w.'s review convinced me that this one was worth checking out, and luckily, groom dog city is conveniently located nearby. the consultation was quick and concise. the price is affordable. they promised me about 2.5 hours, and they were even finished before then. most importantly, Peaches got one of the best haircuts he's had in a while. and you might not be able to see it in the photo, but they put a small xmas bow on his collar (awww). we will be back.