About 1.5 years ago we were looking for someone to walk our dog Peach in the afternoon while we are…read moreboth at work and came across Stellar Pet Care. Jennifer was friendly and professional and she has been walking our dog Peach since then. We can tell Peach loves her and really enjoys spending time with her. We asked her to give us a quick text every day after the walk on how it went and Jennifer never missed one. We have also boarded Peach with Jennifer whenever we went out of town and we can relax and enjoy our time away from home because we know that she will be well taken care of. We would recommend Stellar Pet Care to anyone without hesitation!

My family goes on business trips and vacations regularly and we needed a cat sitter on short…read morenotice. We found Jennifer and she responded promptly, agreeing to take care of our 16-old-Gus for 2 weeks. What makes her business really special is she provides daily updates and photos of her visits so you don't have to worry about your furry friend back home. Gus is a senior cat with few teeth and specific dietary needs, and she was very caring in preparing his meals. Jennifer also kept our home very clean, considering beloved Gus loves to throw his litter around. She is very reliable and we will certainly be using her services every time we are away. We'd highly recommend her to anyone in need of pet care.

Cathy is one of the most amazing ladies I have ever met. She won over my very picky and timid…read morerescue girl.....Sammy our rescue chihuahua/dachshund cross just loves her as does Gracie our English bulldog. Cathy was a huge help when our person we booked to dog sit backed out at last minute......we would recommend Cathy to anyone she truly is a guardian angel.

I fostered then adopted my baby Hazelnut (nee Mecca) in April, a month before a planned long…read moreweekend away to Cape Breton. Hazelnut had been through 3 foster families before me, over the course of 2 months. Despite having a good life for 7 years (she was reluctantly surrendered by her family when they moved into an apartment), and despite the efforts of 3 amazing, caring foster families, Hazelnut was unsettled, unsure of where life would dump her next, and, I think, misunderstood by all the potential adopters who ran away with their tails between their legs. It doesn't help that I'm gone 40 hours/week for work, and there's nobody around to stimulate her brain cells. Hazelnut is an intelligent, loving hound, but she has some serious anxiety issues around dogs (especially, but not only, big ones), and around certain people, too (I have not yet figured out what makes her snap at people). When her triggers get too close, Hazelnut barks and lunges and froths at the mouth. So finding a dogsitter was going to be challenging! Cathy of A Dog's Day was not fazed by Hazelnut's seemingly aggressive behaviour. Our first meeting, at the beginning of May, 2 weeks after I had adopted Hazelnut, everyone nearly went deaf. Hazelnut was barking and bearing teeth, shouting "Hey everyone! I feel really uncomfortable right now! And I want you to feel that way too!" In spite of the fact that Cathy was then on vacation until a week before my weekend getaway, she planned with me an approach to introduce her to Hazelnut and gradually make the relationship more comfortable. She also brought along her son Jacob, knowing that his gentle, laid-back demeanor would be soothing for an unsettled dog. Cathy and Jacob met me at home and took Hazelnut for a walk. I gave them the key, and later in the week, they let themselves into the house, and took Hazelnut for another walk. All of this was free of charge, because they wanted to make sure the weekend would work out well for everyone, Hazelnut especially! Jacob did much of the dog-sitting while I was gone, and I couldn't be happier with the results. When I got home Monday afternoon, Hazelnut was lolling about on the couch. She was more relaxed than I'd ever seen her. In the course of 3 days, Jacob and Cathy worked some kind of de-stressing magic on Hazelnut. I will definitely be hiring A Dog's Day again in future. And if you need an experienced dogsitter (or dog walker) who is prepared to deal with practically anything, who will plan it carefully, and execute the plan with love and attention to detail, then you should give Cathy a call!

I had been to several doggy daycares for a consult in the HRM area with my shy nervous dog…read more Dragging her into a yard full of 50 excited dogs at the get go was never going to work. She actually snarled at those people (so would've I). Then, we found Barb and Lloyd. Dogs can tell who loves them. Within 5 minutes she was totally at home, responding to their affection, and playing with the other dogs. It is a home-like atmosphere, they do have some kennels if that is what your dog is used to. I suspect my girl sleeps on the couch. I have no qualms about leaving her there for1-2 week holidays and don't worry one bit. They have a security system and lots of separate yards plus a long run. These people truly love dogs, and it shows. It's well worth the drive from Halifax.

If you love your dog, do not leave them here…read more To put it simply: If we ever needed dog care and Pampered Paws were the ONLY place we could leave our dog, we would go through the inconvenience of changing any plans just so we could avoid leaving our pet at Pampered Paws. Our last experience saw us picking up our normally happy and joyful pup at Pampered Paws to find him despondent, dopey, sad, and seemingly miserable. He was wet and smelly. When we got home we knew something had clearly gone wrong so we phoned to inquire. Wendy spoke to us and after initially reassuring us that nothing was wrong or out of the ordinary, it was becoming clear from her quickly changing recount of events that she was not being truthful with us. In the end it turns out our dog had gotten into something left out and had gotten sick. It bothered us that our pup was so miserable, bothered that no one told us anything was wrong at pick-up, disgusted by Wendy and her attempts to hide the truth. It was only through our persistent refusal to accept her story that she admitted anything had happened to our dog. We will never, ever, leave our dog in the care of Pampered Paws. Not only did they provide poor care, but they were dishonest when caught being negligent. Never again.

Let's sum it up in the 5 Pampered Paws Ds: dishonest, deceitful, disorganized, dangerous,…read moredistressing. 1) Dishonest: they make ludicrous excuses or lies about the dogs and are quick to re-frame it. They lie overtly on other online review channels. 2) Deceitful: they will tell you, for example, that they took your dog to the vet without telling the owners and then omitting the name of the vet or any supporting paperwork. 3) Disorganized: Wendy has no idea what she is doing. Her underlings give inconsistent information. Either that or when she's caught in a lie, she will lie again (see 1&2). 4) Dangerous: Evidence from the example in #2 as well as the fact that they insist that they have 2-hour trials with big dogs that are new. They don't. They'll just tell you to come get them and if you can't they will actually isolate your dog. 5) Distressing: When you realize two days in that someone inept is taking care of your dog, it causes a big problem. They call with nonsensical issues without being able to truly explain a concern. It's frenetic and confusing. There is my take. I wish they would get a surprise inspection because I absolutely adore animals. If I knew what I had known when my dog (large dog) stayed there, I would strongly consider taking a certain someone to small claims.

This lady is very miserable... says she is open 24 hours but shouts at you if you call at 8 am…read more.. horrible service... can't have miserable people around my pets.

From the owner: Owner - Nicole Pettipas, Veterinarian Assistant Offering -…read moreIn-your-home pet sitting for dogs and cats, no boarding available. Drop-in or Live-in available. Paws@Home is a home care pet sitting service available in the Halifax, Clayton Park, Fairview and Bedford areas. I have my diploma in Veterinary Assisting in order to be able to provide you with professional care for your furry friends. Boarding services are not available. Please contact me if you are looking to have your pets and home cared for by a responsible, trained, caring and professional individual while you are away. References and quotes are available.

Oceanmark is the only boarding facility where I would ever leave my dogs. They love being dropped…read moreoff to play with the other dogs, and they come home tired and happy from lots of exercise. We get the dogs groomed while they're being boarded, too, so they also come home looking so pretty!

I am very particular about the care of my pets, and I have nothing but high praise for Adam and all…read morethe walkers. I have been using the daily dog walking service for well over a year, and I have also used the overnight care option. I provided all the information that I wanted up front, and over time I have provided extra updates and requests. My dog can be a little reactive at times, and I am always worried about how people will handle that, but I haven't had a single concern arise. I have been home several times when the walkers come by, and my dog is always loose and relaxed when he sees them, and happy when I come home. I get updates after every walk so that I know for certain my dog got out and how it went. I got updates every morning and night that I was away. Communication is very important for me, and they are fantastic at it. If I could give them 10 stars, I would.

From the owner: For over 12 years, we’ve been serving the pets and families of our local area. Whether you need a…read moreDog Walker, Pet Sitter or a Trainer, you’ve come to the right place!