Hounds on the Hudson has moved from Albany. Last year, a sustainable clothing store moved into the…read morespace. I don't wish to delete my previous review because I really did have difficulty getting a response from the business, but the owner did eventually contact me. I think it was months later. She seemed very nice. She was very apologetic. She said she never noticed my phone messages or emails. The business was having technical difficulties and she assured me the problem was an aberration. I'm happy to see that the business has a better website and is doing well enough to expand to two locations. Sending my best wishes.

The most amazing experience I have ever had working with people, outside of family and friends,…read morecaring for my dog. My 7 year-old Maltese, Frederick spent this last year being walked twice a week by several of the staff at HOTH. I receieved gracious notes, he had the opportunity to meet other dogs in the neighborhood, and I was always treated in a caring, professional, and thoughtful manner. Fred also made two stays at the Bed and Biscuit, being cared for round the clock by HOTH staff. I have NEVER boarded my dog, so leaving him with someone outside of family and close friends was a choice I made very carefully. The cost for walks and overnight stays was reasonable and something I could afford living on the very small budget of a graduate student. I always felt wonderful knowing Fred was getting some love and attention during my long days at work. I can't recommend their services enough to coworkers and friends with animals. One of the only reasons I am sad to be leaving the Albany area for a new job in St. Kitts, is not getting to work with Hounds on the Hudson!

Jessica is excellent! Both cats enjoy her company!! We've had her as a cat sitter for quite a few…read moreyears. Could be 15 years or more because she watched the old cats too!!

I cannot recommend Empire Pet Care and Jessica more highly. My husband and I used this service for…read morethe first time in January while we were away on vacation. Jessica came to our house before the trip and we were able to show her everything she needed to know to care for our cats. We received a detailed description of the visit every day as well as photos of our cats. Several of them are literally some of the best photos we have of them! Although we already liked Jessica, what really made her stand out is when there was a large snow storm. Our tenant was supposed to shovel for us, but his car broke down and he couldn't even make it home that night. We told Jessica about the situation and that our cats would be ok for a day. She said she would be fine, came by anyhow, climbed her way through over a foot of snow, and then brushed it off saying it was not a problem and we shouldn't worry about it. Now, that is dedication! I'm so glad we have found Jessica/Empire Pet Care and will no longer worry about traveling and leaving our babies behind.

Jess is an excellent dog walker and pet sitter. She has fostered difficult animals and can…read moreanticipate how your animal may react. She is organized and has kept an eye on our GSP while we had been out of town. This is so much better then boarding. Our guy is on his home turf where he is on camera and feels good and calm, and we are guaranteed he gets good walks in and goes out when needed. I never really trusted this about some boarding places. Jess knows about vaccines and behavior and we trust her. Don't know what else to add, if you are looking for a reliable person who does this professionally you would be hard pressed to find a more reliable and loving individual.

Great business all around. We called them and left a voicemail, and got a call back within an hour…read more All of their prices are posted on the website, and they take cash, check, credit card, and PayPal. Extremely friendly, competent, and reliable. They are the only ones I trust with our dogs and even fish.

I bring my 5 month Yorkie, Blue here every day for Doggy Daycare and cannot stop raving at how…read moregreat the staff here are. We have been coming here for two weeks and every day we are greeted with smiles. When I come to pick him up he is always having too much fun and never wants to go home. The staff here always go above and beyond. They give me a full report on how his day went and let me know of any concerns. I am even fairly certain that they gave my little guy a (free) bath. I really love how comfortable I feel leaving my dog and how clean the store is. If you feel guilty about leaving your pup at home all day, definitely try out Henry Loves Betty!!

My dog loves small dog daycare at Henry Loves Betty! She has been going once a week for the past 6…read moremonths. I work around the corner in Albany, so it's super easy to drop her off before work and pick her up on my way home. The daycare gang is all dogs under 40lbs at the Albany location, and I can tell my dog has played a ton by how sleepy she is when we get home! The staff is super friendly and kind, and they all take great care of my dog every time she is there. A couple weeks ago, my dog was a little hesitant to get in the mix with the other dogs first thing in the morning, so the guy working picked her up and hung out with her for a little to ease her into the day - so sweet! They have a great backyard so I know my dog is getting some quality outdoors time, too. I love following them on Instagram because they post cute videos of my dog and have taken some adorable glamour shots of my dog. Such a great place, reasonable prices, and confidence that my dog is safe and happy while she is there.

Outstanding experience Juan put our anxious dog at ease - she is so much more comfortable with her…read morewonderful summer cut. Highly recommend!

We had such a fabulous experience with Sniffs & Wiggles! It was the first time our 10 month old…read moreYorkie, Charlie, was professionally groomed, and they did an amazing job. When we called to make our appointment, they did an over-the-phone consultation and gave us a price estimate, which was very competitive - especially considering they were the ones coming to us! They parked right outside of our apartment, showed us their van and their equipment (top-notch), and talked to us about how we wanted his hair cut. We showed them some photos of what we liked and were able to describe how we wanted it cut (it was our first time so we didn't truly know how to best describe it - something like a puppy cut but not too short because he's a very skinny pup), and they made our vision a reality. It was so nice not having to drive across town to go to another pet grooming salon where it takes all day long, and not knowing when he would be ready. It was nice knowing that he had individualized attention and we knew exactly when he was ready. Plus, we didn't have to travel anywhere! I can't describe enough how great the convenience was having them come to us and the assurance we had knowing that he wouldn't be neglected or kept in a cage waiting for eons. All-in-all, Juan and Heather were prompt, professional, and did an amazing job with our dog. They even gave us written details on how they cut it, so that they could repeat the exact cut for next time, which is SO helpful. We HIGHLY recommend Sniffs & Wiggles and are looking forward to having them cut and bathe him again.