Idk what they do behind closed doors in this place but my dog is OBSESSED. We went from him having…read moreto get dragged out the car bc of his unwillingness to leave mama to him hopping out ready to go without even looking back *tear*. From day one, just the amount of effort that it takes to get in this place.. I knew this spot was the real deal. The tour I had to go on prior to bringing my baby almost took two hours!! They were so thorough and it made me feel comfortable about where I was leaving him. They also do an assessment of your dog in the form of a half day daycare visit to assess your dogs personality and ensure it's a good fit. While they don't do "report cards" here they post a massive amount of pics at the end of each day showing the dogs in action, which I look forward to! I am truly grateful for Gloria and her team and all that they do for our fur babies! Heads up..there's always a waitlist for new customers due to their growing popularity but it's so worth it!

What an excellent place for dogs. They run like clockwork here, which I love. The facility is…read morespotlessly clean to the point of being near odorless, and they have many play areas for matching up dogs with similar temperaments and play styles. The staff is attentive and kind, and they take pictures of your dogs every day they attend, so you can see what a good time they're having! I can't say enough good things.

I've been a loyal client through 7 1/2 dogs and more than 15 years. Over the ups and downs of our…read morelives, our friendship and respect has grown to a depth neither of us expected but each needed. After my Dane had to stay two months after my knee surgery, I knew that the family would love and care for him as I would. And they did. And threw a little training in for my safety. The commitment to the visiting dogs, to the Business, and to each other would make it impossible for me to replace. That's my kennel for life! Patti G

I am compelled to warn others of Canine Works. I DO NOT recommend this place to board your dog if…read moreyou want them to be fed properly, walked, and cared for. I visited the property and left my dog for a brief overnight stay the first time. She said that she let him sleep in their bedroom. I did not consent to this as she has other dogs and I didn't feel comfortable with him interacting with unknown dogs. The second time I left him in their care for 3 nights. My red eye flight arrived mid afternoon and went to get my dog without advance notice. This didn't give them time to hide the abuse they were putting my poor dog through. When I walked in, he looked anxious, miserable and significantly older. I noticed his tail hair was yellow--it was saturated in dry pee and on top of that he did not have any water in his crate and a bowl with scattered food. This is very concerning since I was told that the dogs are taken out into the backyard every 2 hours for potty relief. Also, my dog has a history of pancreatitis so it is crucial for him to eat his own food. I know something was given to him to entice him to eat because he had diarrhea and loose stool. Upon further notice after getting him home, he had a deep crate line on his nose that took a couple of weeks to go away. Lastly, the dogs naturally get excited anytime someone comes in so they start barking in their crates. The way that Mary yells at them to "shut up" is APPALLING and unprofessional. They try to tell you that the dogs they care for become comfortable with them shortly after the owner leaves. Almost every dog I saw looked anxious. This is no way that a person who loves dogs or animals would treat them. Please do not bring your pet here if you want them in a caring and trust-worthy environment while you're away.

I had a medical emergency and needed to board my dog immediately. Trying to get this done from a…read morehospital bed was overwhelming. Fortunately an acquaintance uses Happy Camper for her dogs and highly recommended them. After calls to other places and to Happy Camper it was clear Happy Camper would be the best place for my 15-year-old baby girl. That all the forms and sending documents could be done electronically was beyond fantastic. My Couscous came home, happy, healthy, and relaxed -- and maybe a little disappointed she wasn't still there. I recently had to go back into the hospital so again needed to board Couscous again with no planning time. Happy Camper welcomed her. I think the best thing a dog parent can hear about a place is what their dog says: As Couscous realized where she was going, she got excited and wagged all her rear body parts in excitement.

Dog was bleeding on her ear and it looked like a puncture all they did was wash it off and shrug it…read moreoff saying that's all they could do. Would not recommend.

Swift Creek Animal Hospital did an excellent job caring for our two cats while they boarded. Our…read morecats aren't accustomed to boarding, and the staff handled everything with so much patience and kindness. You can tell they truly pay attention to each animal as an individual--they were caring, attentive, and thoughtful about each cat's specific needs. They also did an amazing job working with each cat's personality to ensure a smooth experience and to prevent unnecessary stress. Because of how they managed things, I feel confident our cats will have a better boarding experience in the future. We're very grateful for the great care we received and highly recommend Swift Creek Animal Hospital.

My husband and I have taken our dogs to this vet for 15 years, but never again. Our dog began…read morehaving seizures for the first time and had 4 seizures in the evening and overnight. We called an emergency vet and they said they would need to see what was happening to properly diagnose her, so they advised waiting and taking a video if she has another episode (which is a separate issue with another facility). Rather than risk a 30 minute drive to a questionable emergency vet, we figured Swift Creek would help. We were in the parking lot waiting when they opened at 8am. My husband explained the situation, and my dog clearly had seizures (we did take a video at that point), but they told us to go to urgent care. Even when told that she was now having seizures 3-4 hours apart and waiting another 3 hours for urgent care to open would allow time for another seizure, they still said they would not see her. They have been this dog's vet for all 5 years of her life and have seen all our other dogs over the course of 15 years, yet they turned us away when our dog really needed help. Fortunately, we found another vet that was open and willing to see her. They gave her a sedative and seizure medication. They did nothing that Swift Creek didn't have the ability to do, other than show compassion. Swift Creek might be fine when your pet is well, but don't count on them to help when you really need them.

Best kept secret in Old Mechanicsville, Absolutely LOVE Fuzz & Suddz. This is my first dog and he…read moreis the cutest Teddy bear! I tried a couple of grooming places before and I was not thrilled, but you can tell the difference when you happen onto the exact right place. Henry is always happy to go to the groomer, I book my appointments for the whole year in January (I book Jan the 1st week of Dec). One thing that I do think helped is on the advice when I purchased Henry was from the get go to take him in the bathroom every time I showered and used the hair dryer. The staff has even commented to me what a great boy he is when they are grooming him. He truly has been so much fun and I can say enough about the staff at Fuzz & Suddz they keep Henry always looking his best!

Great Place! Great People! Great Job! I have no complaints!…read moreHighly recommend them and they are very reasonably priced too. I met 2 people and both are friendly and courteous and sweet.

Called and told them my little guy was not easy to groom, and I gave him tranquilizer pills and a…read moremuzzle.the accepted him, so I thought they were experienced with hard to groom dogs. When I went to pick him up they had not done his face or head, and refused to. Poor little guy has hair hanging over his eyes and they wouldn't just snip it off. He has multiple cuts on his body from what I assume is an inexperienced groomer, shaved down to the skin, he is a mess with a furry head. They were rude and charged me $69 and yelled at me. Zero stars for them! I might say that Heavenly clips turned out to be Hellish clips

The groomers were fruendly ,patient and helpful! Cant wait for my next appointment in addition to…read morethe receptionist

River City Dog Excursions has been ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I have a 1 year old aussiedoodle puppy, and…read morehis dog walker Meghin is simply outstanding. It is evident that she really loves Finnigan and treats him like royalty. My favorite thing, I would have to say, is getting pictures of him enjoying his day on walks or play dates with his "dog friends" and on nature hikes. Not only do I love how she treats him, but when I get home, he's actually tired! This whole company has gone above and beyond in my opinion, they are always on time, always reliable, and are even so dedicated as to walk Finnigan in the snow (ps: he loves the snow!). April is the one that runs the company, and from the first moment I met her I knew I was going to be impressed with the company. She had me fill out some paperwork (dog food, allergies, vet, vaccination history, etc)... which is a true sign of excellence in my opinion. I also love how there are multiple people in the company... for example, although Meghin is his normal dog walker, one time April ended up walking Finnigan because Meghin had to go out of town. Another time, I had to go out of town for the weekend and Meghin wasn't available, so another person was able to stay with him for the night. Another amazing thing too is that they make sure you get to meet the pet-sitter or dog walker before they watch your animals. Every single time, they have allowed for a free consultation so that each person can get to know the dog. I love this company and will hopefully be using them for a very long time. They're professional, reliable, personable, trustworthy, flexible, dedicated, and they LOVE YOUR ANIMALS LIKE THEIR OWN! Can't get much better than that in my opinion. Also, you get what you pay for... so although you can ask your neighbor to maybe watch your dog for free, you won't get the same attention to detail, customer service, quality, and kindness like River City Dog Excursions.

I am an overbearing dog mom and want the best for my pup and River City Dog Excursions is…read moreincredible! I'm so glad I found this company. Meghin walks and takes my pup Norman on hikes. He comes home full of smiles and immediately plops down to nap. She sends the best pictures and videos too. I was really nervous to let someone besides me have Norman off-leash with them but I can tell from the videos that he trusts Meghin and she knows how to control him! I really feel at ease that Norman gets to have so much fun during the day while I'm at work. Thanks River City Dog Excursions!

Took both my girls today .. my 5 month old shih-tzu mix who is very hyper had her first haircut and…read moremy 5 year old beagle mix and they looked and smelled amazing! The staff were so welcoming and they were gentle and patient with my girls.

Sarah has been grooming my two dogs since she opened a few years back. She is professional,…read morereliable, and wonderful with my dogs. Sometimes we want them cut shorter, especially in warmer months, and she handles the changes very well. We are so happy to support a local organization in New Kent!