On Call Pet Services is run by Kelly Lapre, who works with a team of other people. We've only…read moreinteracted with Kelly, and have found her to be very responsive (as in, nearly always responds within in 15 minutes of an email) and 100% available (she has never once said no to a gig). For cat sitting (2 cats, uncomplicated needs), her rate has been $16, which I find very reasonable. That said, we have been working with Kelly for about a year and a half, and recently decided to switch to another cat sitter. This was not because of anything overwhelmingly egregious on Kelly's part, but rather that we've had better services from other sitters in the past and would like to return to that. For instance, other sitters have always texted us pictures and updates about our cats. With Kelly, I found that she'll give me a brief update if I email to check in, but that's it. I would've preferred if she texted pics daily with every visit as a standard. (Note: When I emailed Kelly to share some concerns/feedback and ask for our keys to be returned, she stated that she is happy to do this for her clients upon request.) Another example is that over a longer gig (4 days) this summer, we returned home to an empty water bowl and two very thirsty cats. When I asked about it over email, Kelly wrote, "I gave them water every time I saw them just like I always do. I have been watching cats daily in the heat for ten years and two cats will empty a bowl of water in one day when it's hot. The water bowl is not big and now that I think of it it was empty each time I came so maybe when your [sic] home you fill it more often or there is another issue." I concur with Kelly that it's possible that a combination of heat, cats, time, etc may have led to the water bowl winding up empty by the time we got home (a day after her last visit), but what concerns me is that she noticed the bowl being continuously empty, and did not reach out to us. I would've been 100% okay with her putting down another water bowl (even without asking us). Also, increased drinking in cats can be a sign of something pretty serious, and I would like to have a pet sitter that has the awareness and expertise to alert me to something like this. Again, not canceling our service because of major issues, but rather some minor ones that overall just put us off. ETA: Kelly said that she mailed my key back to me. It was never received.

For the last year, Kelly Lapre of On Call Pet Service has taken care of my Jack Russell Terrier…read moreTheo, and there is NO ONE I trust more than her, PERIOD. Kelly's rates are very reasonable, and Kelly's very dependable. Kelly's also accommodating. Once when Theo was with Kelly, I ended up in the emergency room, and was unable to care for Theo for a couple of days. Kelly kept Theo until I could resume caring for him. Kelly loves animals, and animals love her. Kelly also took care of my first dog about 10 years ago, and he also loved Kelly. Kelly sends pictures to me frequently, to show how much fun Theo's having. When Kelly comes to pick him up in the morning to take him out for the day, Theo shoots down the stairs, to get into her car, because he knows he's going to have a blast. For cat owners, I have recommended Kelly to one of the most difficult people I know who needed someone to care for her cat who has cardiac issues. Kelly was responsible for feeding him, making sure his water bowl was filled, and checking on his well-being. When my neighbor came back she went out of her way to tell me how grateful she was that I recommended Kelly to her. I believe Kelly provides one of the most important qualities that all animal lovers want, peace of mind knowing your pet is going to feel loved and cared for while you're gone.

Meghan, the owner of Wakefield Dog Walker, is a real life Snow White! Animals flock to her while…read moreher kind and nurturing personality immediately puts even the most anxious of fur babies at ease. 10/10 would recommend trusting her for all the butt scratches, belly rubs, play time, and special attention that they deserve.

Time for an update! I'm proud to say Woofie and I are now clients of On the Run…read more When I scored a new gig and knew I'd be away from home longer than before on a given workday, I emailed On the Run. Woofie was already known in the neighborhood as kind of a terror, so I half expected them to politely decline my request to walk my four-legged bark monster. Instead, Pat responded thoughtfully to my email and agreed to meet up with us and take Woofie on for a trial period. We both agreed their dog playgroups could be great for socializing him, given/despite his moderately aggressive history. So far, so good! My dog behaves well and loves the socialization and exercise he's been getting with their service. How it works is simple: they come to my apartment, pack Woofie into a car with a few other dogs, bring him to an off-leash park for an hour, and return him, exercised and happy, to my door! I leave a check out once a week, and we're done! I come home from work and find a pooped pooch passed out on the couch. Aside from making the process of scheduling and executing dog walks super easy, Pat and Yaron are flexible, communicative, and kind. They really do go above and beyond their job of walking my dog, and it really is appreciated, every day. Thanks guys!

Pat and Yaron are amazing! I'm a dog trainer in the Somerville area, and I often recommend more…read moreexercise for high energy dogs to keep them from developing future behavioral issues due to frustration. On The Run cares deeply for the dogs, and the entire group goes home happy, tired, and panting. I see them in action several times a week, are always at the park dedicating a huge chunk of time to making sure the dogs are entertained. Many dog walkers take the dog to the park and ignore the dog, but not these guys! They bring their tennis balls, their squeak toys, rope toys, water jugs/bowls, and enough dogs that everyone has someone to play with. Thumbs up from a training perspective, from a dog perspective, and from a human perspective. Pat and Yaron are the real deal. Woof!

My little guy gets so excited as we get close to Elliot's House; he can never wait to start playing…read morewith all his pup friends (and make new ones). I've been trying to get him here at least once a week, but may bump it up to two now that the weather is getting colder and the days darker. When I pick him up he's usually really amped from all the playtime, but after dinner quickly settles and chills with my husband and I on the couch - a tall order, as he is firmly in his angsty teen puppy phase. Weird aside, but I recently reached out to customer service to see if they've been cleaning him or spraying him with something before I pick him up, because he usually comes home smelling surprisingly fresh - I was told that nope, it's just the clean environment! All in all, this place is a great spot for your pup to get their socialization in and wind-up-toy energy out. I love that they know my guy by name (even if he's one of, like, seven Cooper's who visits), and I adore how happy he is to walk through the door each visit. Nice local spot filled with people who really care about their furry clients.

My little guy has been to this establishment a few times, our last experience has been the worst…read more He stayed there for a weekend and came home with a bloody injury under his eye. When I asked them if they can provide any insight on what happened, they mentioned he was playing rough and was relaxing by himself- my dog doesn't relax by himself when he's around other dogs, he's playful and his RELIABLE dog sitter calls him the life of the party. They did however confirm they saw blood on the floor but just assumed it was from another dog's urine-- WHAT! As a dog owner we all know when there's blood in a dog's urine it is watery, it doesn't actually look like blood! My dog had blood under his eye, an open wound and blood reside in his hair. His veterinarian confirmed it wasn't an injury playing with another dog.

I can see why The Urban Leash has all five star reviews! I am so glad I found them. Right from the…read morestart they were very professional, with forms to fill out about the house and the cats, and prompt and professional communication. Nicole has been taking care of my kitties this week and she has done a fantastic job. She has sent me updates and pictures every day. One of my kitties is a scaredy cat and has been hiding as predicted, but the bolder one has really taken to her! He is very sassy and smart, so having him trust her like that is pretty impressive. It's really nice to know they are in such good hands, and I feel like I am in goid hands as well!

I love Nicole And Jake at the Urban Leash! they truly are pet whisperers- my cat does not like…read moreanyone and he loves them. I trust he is in great hands when I go away and it makes everything less stressful to know that he is receiving great care plus affection. They are very knowledgeable about pet health and if something went wrong, I know that they would be on it. Plus they leave the litter area super clean I recommend them 100%!

I can't believe I am one of the first to leave a review?! Our dog, Bailey, is a 9yo beagle mix that…read morehas terrible separation anxiety, trust issues and just overall nervousness. We couldn't ask for better people taking care of Bailey. Lindsay & Allie were quickly able to bond with Bailey (not an easy feat) and he's even been able to start walks with other dogs. He adores them & we can tell from his loud snoring that he got in a great walk that day. We get frequent updates and photos. Lindsay has even stopped by for a quick bathroom break on the nights we're running late at work. We 100% recommend them to anyone needing a dog walker! We feel so lucky to have them!

I've called this place multiple times and have never received a call back. Too bad because I live…read moreclose by.

My dog loves Oceanview day care! He's been going there 2 days a week for about 3 years, and…read morewhenever I ask him if he wants to "go see his friends," he gets very excited. He loves the people there, too, as well as his dog friends. Before I can get him in the car and go home, he wants to give the caregivers a doggie hug. I'm also very comfortable having him stay there when I'm out of town because he has a great time with his friends, and he gets to play with dogs who are there on the days he doesn't usually go for daycare. The people who work there are very knowledgeable about dogs, and they evaluate the dogs before placing them in the appropriate play groups. I highly recommend Oceanview if you want your dog to have a fun, safe, supervised play space for when you're at work or out of town.

I don't usually leave reviews, but this totally deserves a perfect score!…read more We have 2 "high anxiety" rescue dogs who require attention, consistency, compassion, and love. Jason and Gaby have been our daily walkers for over a year and a half and are really perfect for our girls. Each day, the girls are walked 30 mins in the neighborhood. It is the best part of their day! Jason reinforces good habits and control over excitable dogs. I appreciate that he helps train them and gives lots of affection to both. Gaby is also very great with them. I like how they leave notes on how the walks went every time, including when they went to the bathroom and when they got treats. Communication is excellent and they are very flexible in working with our schedule. Best of all, they really connected with both us and our dogs. JC Dog Walkers are BY FAR the best dog walkers we have ever had in the life of our dogs (who are 6 years)!!

Gaby and Jason are so wonderful! I can't recommend them highly enough…read more It has been mainly Jason walking our dog who is sweet but reactive. Our dog is always excited when he comes to walk him. And we are always at ease since Jason knows how to manage his reactive tendencies. We consider him a trainer as much as a dog walker since he reinforces good behavior on their walks. Gaby is very responsive and makes arranging walks and dog sitting stays so convenient for us. They have been flexible when we have had to make changes and are just so easy to work with. I think it can be hard to find someone who is good with dogs and can manage the business side of things. Gaby and Jason are excellent at both. We only wish that we had found them earlier! A number of our neighbors also have Gaby and Jason walk their dogs. The dogs vary in size and temperament and Gaby and Jason are great with all of them. We all agree that they are the best!