It's always tough leaving the pups, especially when I've had bad boarding experiences in the past…read more This was the first time I didn't feel stressed leaving them! I received updates and pictures everyday. I could tell the staff cared for my dogs, as if they were their own fur babies! Their communication and flexibility made the boarding process so easy. I will be sending my dogs here every time!

So grateful to have found this dog ranch run by Krista and her staff! A neighbor recommended her to…read moreme. This was only the second time I had to board my unsocialized pup. I was so nervous but Krista was so welcoming and is practically an expert at interpreting dog behavior. I loved that we were able to do a meet and greet before my pups stay. She introduced her wonderful dogs to our dog and quickly determined our pup would be a good fit. She gave us a tour of the the dog ranch which was impressive. I was relieved my pup would have is own large temperature controlled room to sleep in. Their dog ranch is very organized, they have an excellent system in place and routine for the dogs, lots of play time! I love that the dogs can all play outside, and that I was sent pictures of my happy dog daily. When our stay was prolonged one day, Krista accomodated us and our pup was able to stay an extra night, I would recommend bringing extra dog food in case you may return a day later than anticipated. I liked that we were able to bring our pups kennel that he loves to sleep in and his bedding. My dog has some anxiety so Krista recommended bringing boiled chicken and rice in case he didn't want to eat, that was a great idea and I love that they have a fridge to keep pets food as well. I would definitely recommend Ballypines dog ranch to anyone who wants their pet to be well cared for. It was good to not be stressed about my pups stay away from us, I completely trust them with caring for my dog. I also like that they require dogs to have all shots including the flu vaccine, bordetella vaccine and a recent fecal/stool test. In this regard it may cost more than other dog boarding facilities (that's because this is nothing like your typically dog boarding facility ) and is definitely worth it so you know your dog is less likely to get sick during their stay. My pup was so tired for two days after he returned home because he had a blast playing all day! We are looking forward to his next stay!

Jesika was amazing with our fur baby. We had never had someone watch him at home alone, but he is…read morevery old, blind and deaf and cant do boarding anymore. She sent updates from each visit and photos. She fed him, made sure he drank water and gave him his meds He was in great spirits when we got home and so well taken care of. 100 percent recommend!

We have been using Thee Furry Dogmother for several years and highly recommend! They are very…read moreresponsive, responsible, communicative, and caring. Jessika and Liz let the dogs out, walk them at night (preferred by us), give meds, clean accidents, do litter, get the mail, water plants, etc.-- they do it all! We trust them with our babies.

David did an excellent job entertaining my high maintenance pug princess while we were on vacation…read more We got daily updates including photos, which gave us peace of mind. I highly recommend Stable Hands Pet Sitting for daily dog walking or vacation pet sitting. Great service!

We've been with Stable Hands for probably 4-5 years now. They have always treated our two cats as…read moretheir own, giving them wonderful love and attention when we cant be there. They are great about being flexible with last minute requests. They send text and picture reports daily which is very comforting. I completely trust them with the care of our animals, and I'm so glad they were recommended to us. I'm only sad that we'll be moving in a year or so and I'll have to find new providers . . I wish I could take them with me!

The ChalQuest team took great care of our Trooper. His first visit in December 2025 he should some…read moreattitude. This most recent visit he seemed to fit in. Thank you ChalQuest.

My dog, Penelope, stayed for a week here in May of 2023! She is a nervous doggy sometimes, and was…read morea little nervous to eat. I got daily updates, and they did everything they could to make her feel comfortable. Nellie was well taken care of, and loved during her stay! We will be using Chalquest again :)

Joee and her team are AMAZING and have helped me with not just simple pet feeding (my crazy bird…read moreFitz loves Marcie), but with assisting me in transporting my daughter's cats from Virginia to the UK!!! These folks go above and beyond every time. Can't recommend highly enough :-)

This pet service is phenomenal, and I would give them more stars if I could. They are the most…read morecaring and conscientious pet service we have ever used. What I also appreciate about Sitters by the Sea is that home visits include a detailed report of your pet(s) plus lots of photos. Just terrific!

Have been going here for over 7 years. My fur babies love it here! The owner is top tier and is…read morealways very welcoming!

They left my baby at max fluff capacity! I will definitely be going back. (He has a part of his arm…read moreshaved because of a vet visit, we're waiting for it to grow back). Staff was professional, friendly & explained things clearly.

I was thinking about boarding my dogs for a weekend but decided to try letting them stay at home…read more The dogs loved her and they were much calmer when we came home. She also brought in papers and packages so the house looked as though we were not away. The visits were on a regular schedule so the dogs were not stressed. Highly recommended.

From the owner: Going on vacation? Give your pet one too! Serving Newport News and Hampton area. Open environment,…read moreyour dog can romp and play all day. Personal experience, only watch up to 3 dogs at a time. Your dog will be happy to come back. I love animals and will treat your pet like my own. Because of my veterinary experience I am comfortable administering medication and trimming nails. $30 A day

Nine years later, and TDW is still the standard by which I judge all dog walkers. They were with us…read morein our days of four dogs, then three dogs and a baby (RIP Butter), then two dogs and two babies (Isabel frolicking with her sister at the Rainbow Bridge), and many, many foster pups & kitties. Thru it all (and our crazy two career chaos) they rolled with the punches and took care of the fur-babies. We've been gone two years now, but we still keep in touch with the TDW crew. Absolutely recommend TDW to care for your loved ones like their own.

UPDATE: We moved back to the area and were thrilled to have Amy pick up where we left off. She…read morecontinues to be amazing. Because of my telework schedule, I've been home when she comes to get my girl for her walk. My pup starts looking at the door and whining about 30 minutes before her arrival and goes crazy when she sees her buddy. I am so grateful I have someone trustworthy and fur baby approved for my girl. Amy is amazing! I adopted a 18 lb rescue Terrier Mix and was not prepared for keeping her home during the work days for two weeks while her vaccines kicked in. Amy jumped in to help. She is flexible to assist with last minute schedule changes. Being military, I appreciated Amy's military family background because she understands my unique challenges and also can get on base with no problem. She even brought a harness when my little escape artist needed it. I trust her completely and am bummed she won't be going with us when we move in January. My puppy loves her, too, and can't wait for Miss Amy to visit!

The Weller family is extremely happy with this breeder. First contact was two years ago, with our…read moremale frenchie. We just acquired our second, a female. And they are perfect for each other and the family.