To say that we take daycare and boarding for CJ, our golden retriever mix, seriously is a major…read moreunderstatement! We arrived in Louisville just over three years ago and we tried MANY other places around town. Some were ok, some I would never take her back to, but NONE of them compare to Barks on Bauer! The first time we met the owners, Lynda and Bill, we felt immediately at ease. It's just so obvious how much they love animals! Moreover, they actually live on the second floor of the building, meaning that there's always someone on site when we leave our girl there overnight. Their space is clean, modern, and the dogs clearly love it! CJ knows the route from our house to Barks and once it's clear that's where we're heading she actually starts squeaking with anticipation and can't wait to get in the door. If there's any question that she loves it, when we come to pick her up, she runs to greet us, but then runs back to say "goodbye" to Bill before we can leave! The location itself is very convenient and the on-site parking makes drop off and pick up a breeze. There's also a peace of mind that comes with knowing that there's an animal hospital adjacent to Barks and that the two businesses have a great relationship. When it comes to cost and convenience, we've never found a better place! We've had family emergencies arise and they have been able to take CJ for a few nights with very little notice, something we still deeply appreciate. Finally, I'd be remiss not to mention how much CJ loves daycare there! After being so excited to get there, she spends a day playing and then comes home absolutely exhausted. If it's true that a tired dog is a happy dog, then we have one happy girl on Barks days! Not only that, but it really takes her a couple days to recover completely from a day of daycare. Of course, I think she gets extra excited when someone has a birthday and they have a party. Yep, that's right, dog birthday parties at dog day care. And the pictures they post online are even better than you'd imagine! We have have only had wonderful experiences with Barks on Bauer and, if it isn't obvious, we take caring for CJ pretty seriously! I absolutely recommend Barks to any dog owner who's looking for socialization, a caring team, and a wonderful experience for their dog!

My puppy Winnie has been going to Barks in Bauer for a couple of years. She mainly goes to daycare…read morebut she's stayed the night several times for long weekends. I appreciate that Bill and Lynda are crazy-dog friendly. Winnie is an 85 pound lab and mastiff mix. She is every stereotypical thing you've heard about young labs. She's very sweet and friendly - but she's also a high energy vocal spazz. She's stayed at other facilities that were clearly annoyed by her rambunctious nature - so I always appreciate that Bill and Lynda seem happy when she visits. Bill and Lynda are also neurotic-owner friendly. They reply to my check-ins quickly. As time has went on I typically only check on her once a day (which is a significant decrease) - but that just goes hand in hand with trusting that they are caring for her. Anyone who has ever loved an animal knows that it can be difficult to leave them places - but that burden is eased when you feel like they are in capable and loving hands. Barks on Bauer also provides other services such as in-home pet sitting, dog walking, baths, nail trims, and birthday parties. If your dog needs medications, they're able to give them what they need. I love that they post pictures and videos of the dogs on Facebook so you can see them playing. They're literally right behind Chenoweth Animal Hospital - which is comforting to me to know they're so close in case anything happened. From one crazy dog mama to all the others reading this - try them out!

Deanna is great with Finn (and Emmett is great with Finn too... whippets stick together). Deanna is…read morealways on time, 100% reliable, Finn loves her... she's saved us so many times. We've been working with her for roughly 2 years now and it's been great. I highly recommend her to anyone needing dog walking, cat sitting, fish feeding, she may be willing to feed your chickens (maybe not, never had a need to feed chickens).

Deanna is GREAT!! Super dependable & honest & my pups just love her! 10/10 would definitely…read morerecommend!!!

Lisa is an amazingly kind, honest and caring cat loving person!! You won't be disappointed in her…read moreservices!

I moved to Louisville in 2017 for work. I traveled for wok and back to PA often. Lisa was always…read moreavailable to care for my 2 cats. She did a fantastic job and always provides updates how they were doing. It was a great relief to know someone reliable and caring was watching them when I was away. You won't find a better pet sitter anywhere.

Krystal has been watching my puppy for months and will continue to do so. She is attentive, caring,…read moreand easy to get in contact with. She's been working with dogs for years and has been a great resource when questions pop up.

I have known and benefited from this service since it originated in California several years ago,…read moreNot only have I personally experienced and witnessed with others' pets her love and care for dogs, but also her dedication to their well-being, exercise and entertainment. My only complaint ... that she's not in California any more !

Took the time to fill out all the information on the website for all 9 of my pets. I pay for a…read moremeet/greet to see if they will work. I work 3rd shift so I stayed up all day to meet them. I sent a text to ask them when to expect them, no answer. Sent another text, again no answer. No one ever had the decency to respond- not a call or text. What kind of company does this?

We use them all the time. Great service and our pets love Kathy, our regular sitter.read more

We have been taking our dogs to Almost Home for boarding and day out for 10 years now. Katie…read morePeckenpaugh is not just an experienced trainer, she has become like family. When we recently cared for our beloved geriatric dog, Katie was there to offer advice and encouragement. When our dog died, Katie mourned with us. We now have a rescue dog to go along with our anxious doodle. Katie has helped us acclimate our new dog to our home and to day out, while continuing to patiently put up with the doodle she has cared for since he was 6 months old. I can't imagine taking our dogs anywhere else.

They took good care of my two cats while I was out of town. Katie sent email updates and photos any…read moretime I requested them!

We LOVE the highland dog! The treat our dogs like they are their own. We feel so comfortable…read moreleaving them here for both boarding and daycare. Our dogs love it!

I recently boarded my French bulldog named Mini with The Highland Dog. We had such a phenomenal…read moreexperience! The staff is so nice and accommodating. It's obvious they really truly care about our pets. Dakota and Patrick were amazing!!! While out of town, I did not worry one bit. In fact, I feel like Mini kind of had a little vacation of her own having a blast with everyone there! I love how they post pictures as well! It's nice to check in and see her having so much fun! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a safe and great place for their pet!

Olin gives us peace of mind when we travel as we know he will take good care of our cat as well as…read morekeep the birds happy. He always texts a status with pictures to let us know how things are going. Been using him for years now and hope to continue to do so. We definitely recommend this service.

They take great care of my kitties while we're traveling. One requires medication twice a day, and…read moreCourtney has been amazing at getting a scared kitty, who's hiding under the bed, to take her meds! She texts me updates with photos every day. I definitely recommend Fetch!

We've used them for our dogs as well as my mom's. They're just the most cheerful, helpful people. I…read moretrust them with our dogs, which means a lot because I'm very picky with dog walkers.

Highly recommend Derby City Critter Sitters. They were so easy to work with, very professional and…read morekept us updated on how our dog was doing each visit. We had not used a sitter for our senior dog before but knew that she would be the most comfortable staying at home in her own environment. Vivian and her team were great with her!

I am so grateful I found this place!! I mistakenly booked the wrong appointment for my baby and the…read moreyoung lady at the front desk was nice enough to see if there was someone who could get my baby a full groom and she did! I am very picky about who grooms my baby because some people take off too much fur and they never leave him with a round face which is personally how I prefer him. But she literally listened to my needs and did a phenomenal job with his cut. Also, I was pleased to see that not only do they sell bakery items for your dog but they also have dog food and other items that you wouldn't expect to be sold at a grooming salon. I love how clean the space was and everyone was so welcoming and made sure my baby was in and out! I think we found our new groomer! Thank you Christina! You are amazing :)

Woof Gang takes great care of my Rosie! Our groomer does such a great job with this crazy girl!read more