Karen really gives you the sense that not only does she love her job (who wouldn't love being able…read moreto play with dogs all day) but she genuinely cares about the dogs she walks and cares for. She helped my wife and I out with a very difficult situation where I was out every weekday for two months before we moved out of the Richmond area. It was very evident that our dog's attitude and demeanor improved whenever Karen walked her. Taking a photo of our dog each day was a big plus especially since I was away during the week. It brought me a lot of happiness to know my girl was content without me there. It's a shame we no longer live in the area but I can't recommend Karen enough to RVA folks who live within her service area.

Karen went above and beyond when taking care of my cats while I was on a weekend trip. She even…read morecleaned their bowls and plates. She sent pictures to keep me updated. I felt really comfortable with her and so did my kitties (and usually one of them is not so happy with people he doesn't know, but he loved Karen!) I'm so glad I've found her!

I can't say enough wonderful things about Sarah and her dog Dump Truck! We decided to get help with…read moreour new puppy since we both work full time busy jobs and we wanted to give him lots of loving. Love he got! She's so great to him and she brings her dog, Dump Truck along to show our pup the ropes. She goes above and beyond what she needs to do by staying longer, taking him on other visits with her, leaving him treats, and sending us pics throughout the day. We literally say nightly how lucky we are to have found her. I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for a help with their pooch.

SArah and her group are beyond great. They handle our tiny cat with breathing problems and our…read morelarge blind/deaf dog without any issue

She took care of my dog during a 2 week vacation & did an outstanding job. She came to my house 3…read moretimes a day to feed & walk her and even groomed her. I was impressed by her reliability and how well she bonded with my dog. She sent an email during each visit so I knew she was there and even included some photos that I enjoyed seeing.

From the owner: I am fully background checked, license & insured. While…read moreboarding kennels are convenient, in-home pet sitting has several advantages over boarding kennels. It offers more personalized care, reduces stress, eliminates the risk of disease transmission, adds an extra layer of security, and makes life easier for pet owners. In-home pet sitting is a convenient option to consider if you want to ensure that your pet receives the best care while you are away. My services are at the clients home and not mine

I have used Marla's services for the past few years. She is wonderful with my cats and spoils them…read morewhen she comes. She stays and plays with them after feeding and litter chores are done. I would highly recommend her for your pets.

Marla is the BEST. She has been caring for our kitties for years now, and it is such a blessing…read moreknowing that when we go on vacation we can rest easy knowing that Marla is taking wonderful care of our babies. She sends texts everyday with pictures of the kitties and even feeds the strays that come by our back patio. Truely a caring person!

All the pet sitters are amazing!! I went on a long trip and was nervous about leaving my little dog…read moreand cat alone, but the frequent and clear communication that Barksley folks offered completely put my mind at ease. I could tell how much they loved my babies. HIGHLY recommend and will be using again and again.

I can't say enough good things about the folks at Barksley. I have a very large Malamute/Husky mix…read morewho is very opinionated and only likes some people. He is hard to manage and I was so worried that I wouldn't be able to find care for him. Lindsey and Olivia have become his very best friends, and I trust them completely to take the best care of him. I recommended Barksley to my Veterinary office as well as my friends. I highly recommend that you check them out! (photos of my happy boy with his Barksley besties)

Kimberly and her team at Midlothian Pet Pals have taken care of our two elderly cats as if they…read morewere their own pets. We are texted with pictures of the cats when they are at our house and we see they love they give to our pets. We used to take our cats to an external "cattery" but the cats hated being out of the house. Midlothian Pet Pals have extended the lives of our cats and have made us feel comfortable in traveling again. They are the best!

I never write reviews but I had a very unpleasant experience trying to book an initial consultation…read morewith Midlothian Pet Pals. I reached out back in 2021 when my husband and I first moved to the area and received a response that they were booked for the dates I was requesting. I completely understood that as I was requesting for only a month out (it was fine, we would figure it out). I then responded looking to book for future dates but received no response back. I ended up finding an independent pet sitter for the dates I needed but thought I would reach back out a year and a half later to see if I would have better luck with a response. Again, I was told in April that they were booked solid through the end of August...I responded saying I would still like to book an initial consultation so that I would be able to request future dates. I never received a response. It was extremely off-putting that they wouldn't even take a new customer who was willing to be flexible and work around next available dates. I have now found a much more professional, friendly, and responsive pet sitting company who I have been recommending to everyone who's asked me instead. It was disappointing to say the least and I hope others have a more positive experience.

I'm so happy we found this saloon in our neighborhood. We couldn't be more happy with the way they…read morecared for our pup as he seemed really happy when we picked him up. I'm super picky about his grooming and had yet to find someone who wouldn't have him shaved bald when they got done with him. I'm so grateful to have seen his perfect cut when I picked him up. We'll definitely be loyal customers!

Really grateful I found Manchester Groom Saloon! Evelyn and her team are incredibly kind and…read moregenerous. They take their time and do a great job bathing and grooming. My dog would often come home anxious and with little cuts or razor burn when we went to other groomers, but that hasn't been the case at Manchester Groom Saloon. They really time their time and do amazing work. Thank you Manchester Groom Saloon for helping my best friend feel his best and for loving him so well!

These folks are amazing. I called them to get urgent help for me door-eating dog, and they came…read moreover that same day to meet him. By the end of the week they had him on a schedule, walking 3 times a week for a half hour, to train him to walk on a leash. Once he can do that (which may take a while, he's hard-headed :)) he is going to go on adventure walks with them, which are basically long hikes with 2-3 dogs at a time, that completely tire your pooch out. I have two walkers that work with my dog, and they are both awesome. They send me an email after every walk, with pictures of my dog and a progress report of how he's doing. They also are bonded and insured, and offer to keep keys to the house so they can come in while you are at work and exercise the pooch. And get this- it's $20 for the walk... and $5 for every extra 15 mins! And that is for one or two dogs... very reasonable. So much so that I can definitely afford the 3 days a week walking, and seeing my puppy so happy at the end of the day is worth it. Love these guys.

UPDATE: 7/23/17: I'm…read morewriting an update to this review 7 years later, still as a loyal client of Canine Adventure. Unfortunately, my 3 boys (Ozzy, Tyler, and Bono) have since passed away, but my 2 new pups (Cannon and Hollywood) are still regular adventurers. They get to go hiking and swimming with Marti every couple of weeks - with Cannon generally finding some enormous stick or piece of trash to keep him entertained and Holly swimming laps in the river and playing chase with other dogs. They always come home happy and tired. There is a review posted from someone named "Matin" (which I assume is made up as it is a brand new account and contains false information) that says someone from Richmond Boxer Rescue steered him away from CA. I am the founder and president of RBR and a loyal client for almost 10 years now. Many of my fosters and volunteers use them and love them as well. NO ONE from my organization knows who this person is or said anything negative about CA, so that is a blatant lie. Review from 2010: I cannot say enough good things about Josh and Canine Adventure! Aside from actually being able to sometimes make my boxer, Ozzy, slightly tired (a nearly impossible feat), Josh was always reliable, responsible and ended up being a good friend! My own dogs (Ozzy, Tyler and Bono) were lucky to get Adventure Walks with him every week! The highlight of their week was seeing Josh pull up in front of the house! In addition to working with my own dogs, Josh graciously worked with my many fosters through Richmond Boxer Rescue. He donates his time to several other local rescue groups as well. The walks and training were an invaluable asset to the foster dogs as were the AMAZING photos he would take on the walks! We moved to the west coast but would still be loyal clients if we were in Richmond! I so wish there were a service like this available here!