PETS at PLAY sincerely deserves five stars more than any business I've ever hired. I have two cats…read moreand when I go on short trips out of town, I schedule in-home visits for the days I'm gone. I've been using them for over a year now, and PETS at PLAY goes ABOVE and BEYOND anything I could've expected. (Note- they only provide in-home visits for the Church Hill neighborhood). They're always there for me when I need them. They just really have incredible customer service. They've been able to do same day visits for me when I've been worried about my cats but am unable to leave work, and email or call me to let me know everything is okay. On a couple of occasions the key I left in the lockbox was faulty (have since gotten rid of this key lol) and one time I even FORGOT to leave the key but was hours away. But on these occasions they didn't just say, "Oh well, not our fault" and leave - they went to my landlord to ask to be let in so my fur babies didn't have to go without food, a litter box change, and TLC. They send an email and pictures from the visit every time they come. They let me know how the babies are doing while I'm away. And the best part is my kitties don't have to be kenneled and put in a cramped up crate in a new, scary place while I'm gone. They get to stay in the comfort of their home and get visited by familiar, loving faces. I really do feel like PETS at PLAY truly enjoys seeing my cats. From the pictures it looks like my cats enjoy them, too. I really just couldn't be happier with this business. They've saved me and been there for me so many times and are such a huge convenience and frankly necessity in my life... that if I ever considered moving, I would specifically be sure to not move out of their service area. I don't know what I'd do without them.

I have to comment on mouthy - and dogs who do not like to play with other dogs- the reason a open…read moredaycare has to use the same protocol for different breeds behaviors is to avoid a dog fight- also if your dog "catches " a cold- etc while at any facility- it is exactly like children at a school- lice, colds,flu- etc your dog - your responsibility- if you feel like it is not - you should keep your dog at home.

I can't say enough great things about this place. I recently moved my dog to the city and ADA is a…read moreGod send!! They send you daily report cards while your dog is there so you know just how their time is! I really get nervous with my senior boy and making sure he's enjoying his time. He always leaves here happy and played out!! 10 out of 10 to the team!

I love All Dog Adventures - staff are super friendly and location is convenient. We have done…read moretraining classes there when my doodle was four months old and for the past two years, she goes here for daycare a few times per week, boarding when I have to go out of town a few times per year, and also have all her grooming done here. I am a dog mom who is very protective of her baby and I trust this place and the staff whole heartedly. You can tell they enjoy what they do, my dog looks forward to playing with her friends and I love the schedule of two hours play / 2 hours rest. They also group dogs by temperament which is great cuz my pup is shy and would by overwhelmed with certain personalities. I know my pup is well taken care of when I drop her off and wouldn't trust any other place.

Dogs Only Day Care went above and beyond for my dog Benji. My partner and I were getting married at…read morethe Common House down the street and Dogs Only walked our dog Benji to the venue so he could be part of our special day. They were so kind, responsive, and truly wanted to help us. I can't say enough good things about the people that work here. They are truly dog people that are trustworthy and want to help others. If I could give them 6 stars, I would! Thanks for helping us with our special day and making Benji a part of it. We couldn't have done it without your help!

The absolute best!! I'm so happy I found Dogs Only Doggy Daycare! The location is super convenient,…read moretheir hours are great, and the staff is hands down amazing! I love that they send an update with pictures, it literally melts my heart when I get a picture of Prince having fun with all his dog pals and living his best life.

Took my dog for a meet and greet and was told that he was too anxious around new dogs and being…read moreaway from me. They gave me the name of a trainer and recommended that I come back after he's had some exposure. Full disclosure, we're already working with a trainer on his anxiety around strangers and dogs (which I was upfront with) and I wanted to see if he had progressed enough to enjoy doggie daycare. Clearly not! While it may seem odd that I'm giving 5 stars to a place that we didn't get in, I want to say that I appreciate how willing they were to evaluate my dog, listen to my concerns, and give me honest feedback. We have had experiences with other places judging him by his breed and his past and not even giving him a shot. He's a young guy who had a traumatic past and has made SO MUCH progress. He loves other dogs and people, but he does need a firm handler that he knows for the first introductions to give him some confidence. It was totally appropriate for them to give me the feedback that they did. I appreciate that they considered if he would enjoy himself or be too stressed. I appreciate that they are attentive enough to their dogs to not need to discriminate against breeds. From what I say, the staff LOVES the dogs and the dogs are so happy to be there! We will definitely be trying again when we get a little more confident :)

If you have a special needs dog, there is not another daycare on the Southside like it. I have a…read morevery anxious dog. They go through a meet and greet process every single time he comes. No other day care in the area (we have been to most) cares about the special need dogs. The just deem your dog non compat (because they don't have the training, supplies, or staffing) and send you away. If you want the best, you want this location Dogtopia! A Quality, caring staff for your precious fur babies.

DogServices (the Thalboro location) showed me a level of kindness I will never forget. When I was…read morediagnosed with breast cancer and going through treatment, I was worried about how I would manage everything since I live alone, including caring for my dog, Franklin. The team stepped in to help make sure he could still get to daycare by arranging pickups and drop-offs. But what meant even more was their compassion. They checked in on me and even offered help with things that had nothing to do with daycare -- simply because they cared. They even sent Franklin home with a complimentary bath and made sure he got plenty of love and snuggles while he was there. Franklin absolutely loves going to daycare there, and I am deeply grateful for the support they showed during one of the hardest times in my life. If you are looking for a place that truly loves animals *and* the people who love them, this is it.

I used to take my dog to the small dog location of Dog Services for grooming, but the last time I…read morehad her groomed there, but when I got her home I noticed that she was bleeding. I called immediately and spoke with the manager, and she acted like it was no big deal. The straw that broke the camel's back was that the manager actually blamed my dog for the "accident." I understand that accidents happen, but my main issue was that they knew what had happened and didn't even bother to tell me about it. Additionally, the place reeked of urine, which made me feel like the place was extremely unsanitary! If you are looking for a place to have your dog groomed, I recommend Holiday Barn. The staff there is extremely friendly, they do excellent work, and the place was spotless. I also boarded my dogs there, and if you pay a little extra your dog is kept in it's own room with a television turned to Animal Planet, which was important to me because I hated the idea of my dogs being kept in a cage.

We love it here! Our pup goes a couple times a week and has the time of his life. He also boards…read morethere whenever we go out out of town and they do such a great job taking care of him! Highly recommend.

They did a great job with my dog! I got his hair cut with a groomer-in-training and they did a…read moreperfect job. Would recommend this spot to others in the area - they were able to get me in pretty last minute for an appointment

Honestly, I feel like a failure…read more To my Yelp peeps who have supported me as an elite, I promise to make y'all proud. This groomer, Ridge Dog shop, is AMAZING. Here is why: Yes. With the right tenderness and attention to detail, any one can do a great job. Some can do a great job quickly without sacrificing quality. Ridge Dog Shop does all of dat. Without much effort. Both times I brought my dog there, I called last minute. Now, I have a pug, so he's more manageable but still. The only reason I am not a regular is because they are farther away from where I live. Yet, I'm certain I'll be back again. You should go too. Also, tell them Lil Wayne the Pug English sent you.

WAYYYYY too expensive for service received .. staff unresponsive with horrid with customer…read moreinteraction.

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.

Had both a vet appointment and boarded our dogs there…read more Let's just say this was the absolute worst experience I have had boarding my dogs. Vet appt was mediocre. Had to pay for 2 exam fees. Neither dog got an exam. They gave them there influenza shot and sent us on our way. Boarding... when we dropped off we had concerns. We asked to see the kennel where the dogs were kept and it wasn't very nice. There was active animal pee on the ground and extremely loud. None of the animals were settled. Whatsoever. The blankets they give dogs are paper thin. Thank goodness we brought our own. On the 3rd day of our dogs getting boarded we get a call that they have run out of food. How is that possible if I packed 12 bags for 5 days and they eat once a day. I packed for 1 extra day just in case. The workers never read the instructions and did whatever they wanted. They fed them twice a day and they weren't even eating. No call nothing. Until they ran out. They offered purina- which my dogs can not eat. They did go out and buy their dog food from tractor supply. But after such the manager acted as if I should be grateful for such a doing. The following morning I get another phone call. Miraculously one of my dogs has a cut under her eye and she needs emergency medical attention but no vets are in but I can pay for them to take her to an emergency vet. They tried to blame my other dog which is insulting enough. We cut our trip short and had a friend go get our dogs out of this place that day. Not only that. I drove my dogs 3 hours to the university (Virginia Tech) to have them evaluated and the one dog professional stitched up by the surgical team to also be told it was not from another dog. Do not board your dogs here.