Shoreline Happy Paws does an amazing job walking my Australian Shepherd. The walkers are reliable,…read morecaring and go the extra mile to make my dog feel comfortable and happy. They interact well with him. Keep him safe in different weather conditions. I love the daily walk updates and photos as well that are sent. I would highly recommend them. My dog is so happy when he sees them.

Adriana and the SHP team are amazing. Super friendly, kind and courteous. They are all animal…read moreloving people and take the best care of your animals. They work with almost every kind of animal from exotics and birds to regular house pets. They are very responsive and they provide amazing updates after every visit letting you know how your pet is doing. Cannoli loves the whole team and is always super super excited to see them all. I think she has a real soft spot for Alex though.

We have an awkwardly nervous, and crazy rescue dog, that I'm POSITIVE somehow has doggy PTSD. He…read morealso has some sort of ADHD, which makes it impossible to get him to pay attention, or get his focus on one specific thing like dinner or late night potty trips. He also has a hard time with strangers, so we were resigned to think we would never get away from the house due to his issues. Once we were forced to look into dog-sitting for an event we were required to attend, we realized finding someone to look after him was imperative. After emailing back and forth with Crissy, we set up a time for them to meet at our house, to see how they got along. Carson was his typical shakey, barking self, but Crissy's easygoing nature made his nerves settle down and he eventually took to her quite enthusiastically. Crissy has dog-sat for us on multiple occasions, on day trips and weekend overnights, and every time we returned, we came back to a happy dog, and a safe house. I feel confident leaving our lil guy in her capable hands, and will continue to do so. I highly recommend her to anyone with pets, and especially people with pets who have special needs, are old or injured, or have issues that put them out of the possibility of putting their lil friend in a kennel. Prices are reasonable, with prices by the hour, or by event, such as a one hour visit being $28, or an overnight with a mid day walk being $68. Absolutely worth it, Crissy is talented and wonderful, and will remain with our family for as long as possible.

Our dog Chico is older and needs some help. Crissy learned what he needed and took great care of…read morehim. She rarely saw the cat (no surprise), but knew she was here because the food disappeared. She emailed us progress reports. Everything was perfect when we came home. We couldn't be happier with how everything went. So happy with everything; thanks Crissy!

After more than a year and a half and a $6,000 emergency, I was still treated rudely by staff…read more Enough is enough. Switched to Norwichtown. Everyone is incredibly friendly.

I had an appointment for a new pet who was sick but it was scheduled a week out. They have sick…read morevisits available but charge $150 if you want to take one. If the doctor is available why charge extra for an appointment. I found a Vet much closer to home who was the most thorough and considerate Vet I have had in years. His pricing was also the lowest I have had in years. Everyone deserves to be paid for their skill set but not always at the expense of highest price!

I would like to share my incredible experience of Rhodes Collar. We moved to Connecticut from…read moreArizona in January of 2025 with our poodle puppy Curtis less than 1 year old at the time. Immediately my cousin told me that this was the best school for dogs in the area. She was right that is for sure! My husband and I started taking our puppy to Rhodes Collar immediately and worked with Michelle on dog obedience skills in both private lessons and group classes. Curtis was able to get involved in a group class entitled Good Citizen Skills. He passed the class thanks to the excellent training from Michelle and owner Glenna and there continued patience with us as new owners of Curtis. We are still taking classes with Michelle and working on more advanced skills now, we really enjoy the classes. The staff are all amazing, Linda helps Curtis with the after school program, she is incredible, Maureen is amazing and helps with so many areas of running the school, Rileigh is also amazing and helps us when we need to board Curtis though Custom Care. We feel 100% confident that our puppy is safe and treated well when we go away, we get pictures and videos of everything he does at school like report cards or when boarding at a staff's home. Staff are always available in a on text and honestly this school is so amazing that my husband and I agree we are better dog owners since going to Rhodes Collar, we plan to be long time customers and are forever grateful to them. Many thanks Rhodes Collar for all you do.

They are magicians with your dog - every school day George Michael can't wait to get to class…read more He's become the most social, mellow and wonderful dog I have owned, and I think a lot of it has to do with Rhodes Collar. Thank you!

I couldn't be happier with my visit at Companion Animal Hospital today. My dog was feeling under…read morethe weather and I frantically called them and explained the whole situation, they were very compassionate and understanding of my worry. The receptionist was able to squeeze me in for an appointment and then called back and told me to come in right away. The customer service was impeccable, I could tell they genuinely cared about my dog. The nurse and doctor were very nice and knowledgeable as well. They did not upsell me and were very honest about my options. We'll be back, hopefully just for a routine checkup next time!

If I could give this place zero stars I would. They are is more focused on money than actually…read morecaring for animals. I was incorrectly told my dog hadn't been seen in over a year so they could justify charging me for an exam just to get her routine yearly allergy shot. When I proved that wasn't true, they came up with another excuse. Every single visit turns into an attempt to add more unnecessary charges to my bill, even when I've clearly said no. It feels very dishonest and pushy. I would not recommend this animal hospital. Find a vet that actually cares about your pet--not just your wallet. It is exactly why we switched!

I'm sorry. I hate to write bad reviews - I really do. But I just have to say something. We recently…read morehad our dog stay here over a weekend and we will never come again. Our usual place was booked, so I was relieved to find another kennel in the area. Without many photos online, we took our chances. Will was friendly enough. When we checked in he apologized for the "mess" but the property felt dirty and unsanitary. Obviously it's a dog kennel, so I'm not expecting it to be spotless. But it felt filthy. When I came to pick up my dog, I arrived at the agreed upon time, only to find the building locked and dark inside. I had to call the owner to come, which took several minutes. When he opened the door to the kennel, he put on earphones (the dogs were barking THAT loudly) and turned on the light. There was at least a dozen dogs in their individual kennels, left in the dark? The owner couldn't recall which dog was mine, which felt like a huge red flag to me. I also thought it was crazy that you had to pay extra for play time. What did you do with the dogs who don't pay for that? How often are they let outside? It wasn't clear to me. Once we finally got out of there, I brought my dog home. It wasn't until I let her out of the car that I realized she clearly had a bad case of diarrhea over the weekend. Her rear was stained bright yellow, with feces clinging to her fur. It almost appeared like she had been sitting in it all weekend. Regardless, I wish the kennel owner would have given me a heads up with a proper "recap" of the weekend and how my dog did. Instead, we were rushed out there because he had somewhere else to be. We board our dog all the time at various kennels, including on our cross-country move earlier this summer. We always provide her food (she has a grain allergy), and she's never had a case of diarrhea this bad before. I'm not sure what caused it, if there was added stress or strain in any way? But the fact that we weren't properly informed, I just didn't appreciate it. That, combined with the dirty property, just left me feeling disgusting. I might be crazy, but these are not conditions I expect from a dog boarder.

We left our golden retriever Nemo at My Toy Kennel for two weeks (unfortunately we could not bring…read morehim on our trip). I had heard only good things and was expecting the best. I checked in with Bill twice during our trip and the response was "he is doing well". When we picked him up he had what Bill called a "hotspot" on his head. Looked like a painful sore. I was told it was not big deal and just to put Neosporin on it. I paid for a bath upon pick up but our dog was still wet. Bill said it's because we picked him up in the morning. Hotspots need to be kept dry so I didn't like that our dog was wet. When we got him home I noticed two spots on his paws. I ended up taking him to the vet and have been cleaning his hotspots and applying antibacterial cream. The vet was surprised that the kennel owner played off the hotspot as no big deal. She had to shave Nemo's head and the sore spots on each paw. The kennel is messy. When I dropped my dog off I was told that the mess would be cleaned up. It looked the same as when I dropped him off two weeks prior. When I paid Bill and I were chatting about Nemo's one on one time (I paid extra for that). He said he doesn't usually like golden retriever's. I thought that was an unprofessional thing to say to an owner of a golden retriever. Needless to say Nemo is not returning.

We sent our dachshund to Joe for obedience training for 1 month. It was hard not to have him home…read morebut our wild child is now an obedient dog who goes off leash, knows commands,is potty trained and look sleek and healthy. We cannot say enough positive things about Joe and day care at Markover, they care and treat every dog like royalty. Also if you need a groomer Michelle is your girl. Markover has a full grooming facility. Thank you for loving our Cole.​

From the owner: Markover Kennels is an owner-operated, full service canine kennel located in Danielson,…read moreConnecticut. Whether it’s a brief stay, full service grooming, or specific behavior training, our goal is to treat your dog the way that you would - with love, respect, and enthusiasm.

We use Ann for both overnight care and when our schedule is too hectic and it keeps us away from…read moreour babies. She's awesome and I highly recommend her services. Give her a try--you won't be disappointed-and neither will your babies!!

From the owner: I specialize in private, neighborhood dog walking, overnight care, cat care and more. Rest assured…read morethat your pet is in wonderful hands. I'm fully Insured and Bonded, as well as CPR Pet Certified. I promise to provide exceptional services at competitive rates. I offer free meet and greets.

Wonderful. The most important aspect of a groom, to me, is that my dog feels comfortable, and they…read morealways deliver that here. One groomer washes, drys, and cuts your dog from start to finish with care and they call you with updates or to let you know they're almost done. When I've picked him up from other groomers in the past he has seemed really nervous and distressed but here he greets me with plain excitement looking and smelling fresh! The owner gives a great consult so you're on the same page with the haircut and the lovely new gentlemen on staff groomed him perfectly! Thanks again!!

I brought my dog here recently for the first time but did not have a positive experience. I booked…read morewhat their website describes as the "Bath&Trim- Bath, ears, nails, glands, trim around the potty area, feet & face." When I arrived for her appointment, I read this directly to the staff member/groomer from their website, and she confirmed that my appointment included all as mentioned. We agreed my dog did not need her facial hair trimmed, but I specifically pointed out the overgrown fur on her paw pads to be done and asked if "feet" included that, and she said it did. She said the package was $59, and it was cash or check only -- which would have been useful to know when I booked the appointment. It was a stressful ordeal to get cash from the bank before they closed. The groomer also informed me at that time that although my appt was for noon, it would be 2-3 hours before they would call me to pick her up. (It took 2 hours 45 mins.) When I picked up my pup, the fur on her feet area had not been trimmed at all. Instead, inexplicably, her entire stomach area had been trimmed back (no where near her groin), which was clearly not part of the package. Her toenails had been haphazardly chopped and left jagged, so I had to use a metal nail file to smooth them out when we got home. They also did not trim her right or left dew claws at all. Also, the following day, it became clear that the shop had not expressed her anal glands as advertised, as she leaked from them. (We've been having an issue lately in which her glands are not expressing with her bowel movements, so every two weeks we've had to bring her to the vet to have them manually expressed. We're trying to figure out if it's caused by a food allergy issue. This visit at the groomer was on day 10 since her last vet expression. If the groomer had expressed her glands, she would not have had another episode for at least an additional 10-14 days because it would have taken some time for her glands to fill up again.) Finally, when I picked up my pup, she didn't really seem herself. Almost like she was high, like she had been given something? Perhaps? Normally she hates if I do anything to her toes at all, but when I filed them at home afterward, she just stayed there in a daze. She proceeded to snub me for a whole day. I don't know what she experienced at this shop, but she was not happy, and that's not really normal for her. She's a very sociable, upbeat dog normally. All told, I paid $59, plus $10 tip, for a package that was supposed to include six services, but that in actuality only included 3.5 (half for the jagged toes). I tipped on the spot out of anxiety & self-consciousness. I do have regrets. I gave 2 stars because the bath & dry was well done, and the staff were friendly and polite to me during drop off and pick up. However, I would not return to this groomer or recommend their services.