I have been using Fairmount Pet Services almost daily for the last year and a half. After I…read moreexperienced a traumatic personal event, I needed to quickly find someone who would provide regular and consistent companionship for my dog Sasha during the daytime. I required a walker who I could trust in my home, who was reliable and insured, who I felt cared about my dog, and who could work around my schedule. Jim from Faimount Pet Service fit the bill. He has been a God-send. In fact, over time I've come to think of him as a key member of my service network, the way a parent values a good babysitter! I highly recommend Fairmount Pet Services to anyone requiring care for their "best friend."

From the owner: Dog walking, pet sitting, some pet boarding and pet portraits.read more

Nicole was very nice and had no problem comi g for just one day. She sent me a pic of my cat and…read moreupdated me. I thought that was great. Definitely recommend!

I have never considered using a pet sitter before, let's just say that I am slightly obsessive when…read moreit comes to my "kids". This past weekend I got married out of state and of course all of my family and friends were attending which left me with no other alternative other than to locate a pet sitter. I looked high and low and just could not find anyone I trusted enough, then out of the blue, my now husband found Steph's information and we could not be happier. The first time we spoke I knew everything was going to be great. My kids adored her and so did we! The first night away I was still a little sad that I had to leave them and then out of nowhere Steph sent a text with a picture of my boy looking very happy which put my mind at ease for the rest of my time away. I would recommend her to anyone looking for pet care. She absolutely has a forever client in us!! Thanks Steph!!!

Fantastic! Will not use another service! They go above & beyond basic care. I also love how they…read morepost update including pictures after every visit. It's obvious that their staff love animals.

I cannot say enough good things about 5 Paws. My two walkers, Melinda and Mattie, go above and…read morebeyond. My dog Franklin is happy to see them and I know when I get home that he's been well cared for. They leave detailed reports and plenty of pictures. This is my 3rd yr using them and I'm so grateful that I can enjoy my vaca worry free. Thank you !

Why are dog sitters so darn hard to come by?? Here is what you need to know about Lisa D's…read moreDog walking/pet sitting company. This is a GREAT atmosphere to entrust the care of your beloved hound if you want your dog to be part of a lovely pack. Lisa D has three peace-loving medium sized mutts of her own already. They are SO used to new dogs, an introduction of a new dog never bothers them. Your dog will NOT get a hundred percent one-on-one attention because at Lisa's, your dog is just a part of a happy pack of dogs. I hope I won't sound like a dog whisperer or anything when I say, your dog would prefer this. The owner, Lisa, works for a daycare center. She's got lots of first aid qualifications (CPR, Ski Instructor, etc.) Lisa lives with her mom. When Lisa is at work, Lisa's mom is tending to your dogs. (Which mainly involves snuggling and giving treats) That means, in this situation, your dog will NEVER be left alone. He or she will always be surrounded by dogs under the loving care of AT LEAST one human. At Lisa D's, if you dog enjoys sleeping with a human, that is NO PROBLEMA! Your dog is welcome on all the furniture and whatever sleeping arrangement serves your pup best is what will be provided. Also, if you are on facebook or have text messaging capabilities, Lisa D. send you fun pix of your dog DAILY to show you that Rover is having a BLAST. Lisa D. has a big backyard and oftentimes when I go to pick up my dog, I have to wait a few minutes because she is out there playing with all the dogs, including mine. To sum it up: If you want your dog to be the one and only, find another situation. If you want your dog to have a vacation that involves being part of a non-aggressive pack of happy dogs, you know, old school style - you can't get much better than Lisa D's.

Alex is wonderful. We are quite grateful to have come across his page on Yelp. He cares for our…read moreDoberman with great compassion. He's knowledgeable, skilled at what he does, & overall, you can tell his calling is to keep dogs in loving homes with owners who just need the tools plus support to train & love on their pet babies. If our Ketsia (Sisi) didn't love us so much, I think she'd hop on over to Alex's place :) She's strong-willed & protective but sooo loving & sweet. We're making great progress! Thank you, Alex.

I recently adopted a 9-month old dog and wanted to jump into training right away. I retained…read moresomeone who lived very close to me and had great reviews, but after a few sessions I realized our schedules were not compatible; I was not getting consistency and reliability from her. It's important for me to make progress with my dog, so I Googled alternate options and stumbled upon Alex's page. I called him on a Friday and he picked up the phone right away. We spoke for a while about my needs and he came out the following Tuesday for what was supposed to be a 2-hour visit. I fell in love with him immediately, he is not only so personable and likable on his own, but he really takes the time to LISTEN to what you need and work on those things right away. I had mentioned my priorities to my previous trainer, but I found that she was teaching my dog commands that didn't actually accomplish what I was after. In our first meeting, Alex worked on SO MANY of my priorities. He got my dog to go into her crate on command, taught her to "stay," showed me how to "walk with" my dog better on her leash, and (using a 30' leash outdoors) started working on recall with her. We were so immersed in what was going on that Alex started to go a little bit over our time, but he didn't want to stop because we were making such great progress. I told him if he wanted to give me a third hour right then and there that I was prepared to pay for it, and he did!! I learned a lot of things from Alex myself during our first meeting, like how to employ the use of "deltas" (which my old trainer never once mentioned) and how non-verbal cues are arguably more important than verbal ones. Again, my old trainer actually discouraged me from using hand motions, but once incorporating them into my routine I noticed that my dog was much more compliant than she had been. Another positive difference between my old trainer and Alex is he really takes the time to teach you why he's doing what he's doing, and encourages you to participate. My old trainer just taught my dog a command and had me replicate/practice when she left. Alex really makes you feel like you are a part of the teaching process. After our private session Alex recommended some "Small Group Therapy" for my pup. He came at noon on a Thursday to pick up my dog and she proceeded to go on a several-hour outing with his two chihuahuas and a dog he was fostering. The entire time he was out with her he was recording and sharing videos on an iCloud album. It was INCREDIBLE to not only see everything that was happening, but to hear him narrate why he was doing the things he was doing. I could not get enough of his videos and felt like I was there during the session. On top of Alex's excellent communication, punctuality, reliability, friendliness, competency, and effectiveness, his rates are OUTRAGEOUS in the BEST way! I truly believe he is under-charging for his services. I can get three hours with Alex for less than I paid for one hour with my prior trainer, and I feel much better about the work that is done during that timeframe. I adore Alex, and most importantly, what he is doing works. He really gets into the mind of your dog, and has such a wonderful way of connecting with them and their needs. I am elated to keep our work going - my pup has lots more Small Group Therapy outings in her future and it's wonderful that I have the option to use him one-on-one to teach her even more commands in the house. One day I hope to move on from essential commands to more fun ones, like "roll over" or "go get X toy."

Ilene and her team of walkers have been regularly walking our two very large dogs for years. Both…read moredogs have had some behavioral issues and they handle them like professionals. They come on time, send me an update once the walk is completed which usually has a photo of the mutts looking happy, and generally have been very responsive to any issues. We have also utilized her overnight stays for vacations. We also have 2 cats - so all 4 animals are well cared for and loved while we are away. They took care of puppy destruction one visit and dog diarrhea another changing the diet to boiled chicken and rice. Always with great communication throughout to let me know what was happening. Offered to take dog to vet when he was sick with diarrhea. My house and my animals are safe and well cared for. Never feel worried while on vacation. Highly recommend her service!

I cannot say enough great things about Ilene and her staff. We had both Ilene and Amber walk our…read moredog over the past year and have had such a wonderful experience working with them. They were very receptive to my concerns (my dog is adopted and has some anxiety and trouble interacting with other dogs) and put me at ease. They were even able to help get our dog walking better on leash (less pulling) and walking with other dogs! I never thought our dog would be able to go on walks with other dogs, but they are truly miracle workers! Their website is easy to use and I loved getting pictures and updates every day about how the walk went. Also, they are quick to respond and are very accommodating. More than once I had a last minute request and they were always able to find someone to take care of our dog. If you are looking for a dog walker on the main line, definitely pick Dog Gone Walking!!

Chenoa is the best. I know my dog Nori is being loved on when I leave her there. Nori had to have…read moresome extensive surgery recently & Chenoa went above & beyond to take care of her.Chenoa is reliable, responsible & warm. When I say I feel so lucky to have found her & how much I appreciate her care of my dog, it's no exaggeration. I'm not always sure my dog wants to leave with me!!

Chenoa is a fantastic dog walker and sitter. We have a geriatric dog who really is best in her own…read morehome when we travel. Chenoa dog sat for us and updated us regularly. When we saw the pictures, we could see that our dog was happy and at peace, which we did not see when we would bring her to another dog sitter's home. Chenoa is very attentive to her clients' needs and goes out of her way to make her clients, and their parents, feel comfortable. I would recommend Ballantine Paws to anyone!

I've been using Tails Around Town for several years. When I need to go out of town or have to stay…read morelate at work, Tails has always been available to help out. I've used Tails for both overnight stays (in their home) and daily walks when I have to travel for business. I always get a mini "report card" after a visit so I know what happened during the visit. I have to admit, the best service they provide is pick-up/drop-off for an overnight stay. I hate saying goodbye when I have to leave Murphy and when they pick him up, it eliminates all the guilt. Plus it's one less thing I have to worry about.

From the owner: Dog-walking, pet-sitting, overnight visitsread more

I live very close to Swarthmore. I called their number about caring for our two cats, left a…read morevoicemail, and they never returned my call. If I have to call them more than once to get their attention, what does that say? Can you imagine trusting someone like that to care for your pets? They were recommended by my vet, but that won't happen again.

Love'm & Leave'm has cared for our pets for at least 10 years ! They have always been very…read moreaccommodating and reliable. In general, we take our pets with us when we go away, but there are those times that we just can't, and Tina and Bernadette have always been responsive and helpful. We have even contacted them when we have had emergencies and were unable to be home to walk our pets, and they have always come through for us. We can't imagine entrusting our pets (and our home) to anyone else!