Pittsburgh Paws Pet Resort offers services such as a dog daycare, a dog hotel, a cat hotel, and dog…read morebaths. I kept one of my cats here from September 19 and October 7 while I was on a foreign vacation. Months in advance, in April, I messaged this business to ask if they could board my three cats and administer a few medications such as "subcutaneous lactated-ringers fluid" for one cat who has stage-2 kidney disease. The owner replied, "Yes, we are able to provide the requested services" and "$25/pouch injection." In May, the owner and I again emailed each other, and she confirmed the services and prices. I decided to board only the one cat who needed medications and to keep the other two cats at home with my friend. On the business's website, I completed a registration form that asked about my cat's medical conditions, medications, veterinarian's contact information, and the cat's health documents. In September, the business and I emailed each other to confirm the dates of stay, the foods, and medications. The next day, hours before my husband and I would leave for our foreign vacation, we took our cat, carrier, food, and medications to the business for her to begin her stay. About 45 minutes after we left the business, two employees called us and said that they had never administered subcutaneous lactated ringers and did not know how to do it! My husband and I turned around our vehicle and drove another 45 minutes back. The owner should not have told us months earlier that that service is provided, and the employees should have told us when we dropped off the cat and supplies. At this point, I was considering keeping my cat at home with my other two cats and friend, but the employees told me that they could administer the lactated ringer's if I set up the bag, tubing, and needle. They said that they knew how to administer insulin injections, which also goes into subcutaneous tissue such as the scruff of the neck. They spoke nicely to us, and I appreciate that they were willing to try. My husband and I went on our foreign vacation. Our cat stayed in a small, multi-level cat condo, and she was occasionally allowed to roam around the larger room. On one day, an employee sent an email update about the cat. The employee tried to administer the lactated ringers and was able to give it one time in the 19 days. That medication was the entire reason why we kept the cat here. The total cost for the stay was $475. After we picked up the cat, she was vomiting more than usual, was dehydrated, and had much worse laboratory values. I will have empathy for the employees and will appreciate their efforts. I rarely write 2-star reviews, but the owner should not have told us that her business can administer subcutaneous lactated ringers.

I saw a negative review this morning about this wonderful facility, and after reading it, my…read moreopinion is that the entire thing was an elaborate figment of someone's vivid imagination, a smear job made up for who knows what reason. That said, I used to train and show English mastiffs and now I have multiple little dogs as pets. I have seen and utilized many doggy day care centers, and Pgh Paws Pet Resort is excellent and a model for others to follow. What is especially different is the level of personal care and bonding each dog receives from caregivers there. The ratio of caregiver to dog is excellent and the dogs are separated into groups according to size and temperament. One of my pups is getting pretty old, and he has a whole little group of "elderlies" who hang out together and nap. When the group is rowdy, the elderlies are given their own space so they can relax without being bumped. My dogs have rarely been so excited to be dropped off for "puppy play school" as they are here. I feel lucky that they even want to come home!

I'd love to work here! Everyone smiles and you can tell they love their jobs. They help each…read moreother as needed and are happy to do so. They are empathetic when necessary starting with the front desk when you walk in. Dr. Dymun and her tech Jessica are both very good listeners. They ask owners lots of questions to help with a diagnosis. My dog gets a more thorough exam than I do at my doctor-(I'm not complaining as I really hate going to the doctor). Dr. Dymun emailed me several times to check on my pet's progress and offered suggestions to aid her recovery. It was easy to schedule an appointment and I can't complain about fees as I feel my pet received extraordinary care.

I took my cat Nika to VCA Wexford Animal Hospital two times. I made an appointment for a…read morenew-patient exam, and then I made an appointment with a vet tech for blood tests. I would prefer that this animal hospital have more evening and weekend hours, but we did get evening or Friday appointments that worked for us. For both appointments, the front staff quickly checked us in, and we used the separate waiting area for cats. The vet techs started our appointments on time. I appreciated that they had familiarized themselves with my cat's previous medical records. For the first appointment, the veterinarian arrived several minutes late, but she was very knowledgeable and nice (even after my cat when being palpated peed on the table!). She did a physical exam on Nika, and we discussed Nika's history of kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, anemia, and UTIs. The vet said that many kidney-disease cats need longer than 2 weeks of antibiotics, which is true and something that my previous veterinarians never said. She recommended a supplement to prevent UTIs. Later, another veterinarian here promptly ordered a refill for a thyroid medication for Nika. Employees at the front desk promptly rang up the fees for the exam, supplement, blood tests, and fecal test. I thought that the prices were OK. A few days later, Dr. Santabene called me about the test results. We spoke for about 16 minutes, and she communicated very thoroughly and politely. Nika's kidney labs were much worse than before, so we increased her lactated ringers (LR) and added a phosphate binder that was ready for pickup hours later. For my upcoming international vacation, Dr. Santabene was still willing to keep Nika at VCA Wexford's pet hotel where the vet techs would administer 100 mLs of lactated ringers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and 150 mLs on Mondays and Fridays (because vet techs do not work on weekends). The employees at the pet hotel took a while to tell me accurate prices, but the final estimate was $1,324.30 - $1,374.30 (which included $344 for 10 fluid therapies, $86 for 10 biohazard waste disposals, $244 for 10 technician office visits, and $650-700 for 13-14 nights in a nice-looking feline boarding condo). However, days later Nika began to show serious symptoms, so I had her euthanized by a different veterinarian. Weeks later Dr. Santabene mailed a handwritten sympathy card to me. For my next pet who has a medical diagnosis, I will probably bring her/him here, because I think that Dr. Santabene has knowledge and empathy that many other vets lack.

Very good care for both my dogs even a bath if you wanted, reliable and in good care when I go…read moreway.

I guess I shouldn't really be sharing what a great kennel this is. Afterall, there have been a few…read moretimes when we needed to board Boomer on short notice and they managed to find a way to fit him in. Like most kennels, you are required to bring your pet's food and maybe even a toy. You can also schedule your pet for a bath, so they will be coming home all clean and shiny. They are located in the country, but it's not really a far drive from Cranberry. But they are worth the trip!

JK9 is great with complicated dogs. My ranch- bred herding mix is very sweet, but high energy and…read moreintense. He needs stimulation or he gets crazy. But he came back from his week long stay relaxed and happy. When I've boarded him at other places he's been absolutely unhinged when I got him back.

From the owner: I offer personalized, small scale dog boarding out of my home. I also now offer board and trains…read moreas well as private lesson style classes. I have over 15 years of experience in a variety of aspects training my own dogs and I have competed in a variety of dog sports for over 8 years. Please review my website, JK9Pet.com, for more information on my experience, credentials, and the services that I currently offer. All services, calls, or consultations must be scheduled via text message. Please text with any questions or to book a service at 814-330-3802.

What a rip-off... hidden fees... beware of this business…read more I would NEVER suggest anyone have their pet board here...very weird vibe.

Josh and his staff always take such great care of our dog while we are away. We feel very confident…read morein his care and will continue to do business with him in the future

I needed Robin to take care of my dog for one day. she was prompt and very kind to my dog. she…read moretook him for walks, fed him and made sure he had fresh water. Then I needed her for an additional visit at the last minute and she did everything she could to move her schedule around and was able to accommodate us. I appreciated her thoughtfulness.

Answered me right away, was very nice and informative. Didn't work out for me this time, but I will…read moreuse Robin in the future.

The staff members are very professional & kind, the facility is always stocked & ready as soon as…read moreyou arrive to wash your dog!

We've taken our bath-hating pups here several times. We love it! The owner is wonderful and makes…read moreit so easy. Everything you need is provided - shampoos, conditioners, brushes, towels. Definitely worth the price.