Our dog was very well cared for while we were away. The groomer did an amazing job! We will…read moredefinitely be back.

Grooming for a new rescue pup He looks awesome now…read moreWill need a bit before he is all 100% but K9 Chaos did awesome job

I was so completely impressed with Devon and her pet sitting services. She took the time to meet my…read morelittle cat prior to booking so that she got to know his unique needs and personality. She was extremely professional and capable, and she clearly loves animals. While I was away, I got a daily report card complete with photos and videos which really gave me peace of mind. I highly recommend Devon for taking care of our fur-babies.

From the owner: First aid certified, insured, bonded, and National Association of Professional Pet Sitters member. read more

As I sit here listening to the waves, 10 hours away from home, I'm able to truly relax--all because…read moreI know my pets are in the best hands with Christine and her crew. She has always been incredibly dependable, going above and beyond every time we're away. Her experience as a vet tech is invaluable; she's so observant and always notices when something seems off with one of my pets. Her communication is outstanding, and I can always trust her judgment. Last year, she even caught that my dog was sick and was ready to take her to the vet when it looked like a family member might not be able to. Christine is amazing at what she does, takes real pride in her work, and genuinely cares for both the pets she watches and their owners. I couldn't ask for a better person to care for my pets when I'm away! Thank you Christine! ( i mean look how happy they are in these pics she takes!)

Christine was excellent watching our cats while we were away. She communicated well with us and…read moremade us feel safe having her in our house. We will definitely use Christine again.

The absolute best doggie daycare! The staff is so kind and friendly on every single interaction…read moreI've had with them over the past 4 years. My dog doesn't get along with every dog and doesn't do great in large crowds, so their squirrel group is perfect for her. I could not say enough good things about this daycare!

We were happy after the first grooming session because they did a nice job. But then the second…read moretime, our dog was terrified to go in and when we went to pick her up the groomer complained that she was impossible to groom because she doesn't like the blow dryer and that they will not see her anymore. It's also very uncomfortable that they wont even let you inside the building to see where your dog is being cared for and groomed. We moved from Florida when she was 2 and she never had any issues at the groomer down there so I would not trust these people with your dog.

Dr. Davis' annual exam of an 8 year old cat didn't include the baseline profiling: CBC, chemistry…read moreprofile, thyroid functioning, and urinalysis. I have never taken a cat for a annual exam that didn't include blood work and urinalysis. I brought a urine and fecal sample. They tested the fecal but not the urine. Apparently the Dover Cat Doctor has super powers that allow her to skip lab tests. Avoid this place.

Walked in to front desk to get a cost estimate for a procedure. Clinic refuses to provide cost…read moreestimate for services. Told to make an appointment and I would be told cost at that time. I said that doesn't allow for cost comparison. I was told that is correct. With that, taking my cat and my business elsewhere.

An update of my review from (gulp) 10 years ago! Patty at The Cat's Pajamas Inn continues to be a…read morelifesaver. I can't imagine how we would have managed juggling our cat and our travel schedule all these years without her. Our guy, Tank, has spent many nights happily ensconced at The Cat's Pajamas where he enjoys spying on the comings and goings from the privacy of his own condo. Yes, we could leave him at home with a cat sitter popping by once or twice daily, but our dude is very social and gets lonely easily. Plus, he is a bit high-maintenance and Patty doesn't bat an eye at his extreme neediness. (LOL) Bottom line: Patty is a total pro. She is caring, considerate, and communicative. She keeps a close eye on her charges and intuits exactly what they need. I just can't say enough good things about her. If you want the best place possible to board your beloved cat, look no further.

Cat's Pajamas Inn is such a wonderful place to book your kitty in for a stay when you need to be…read moreaway. Not only is it a very clean and calm environment, it is so clear that Patty cares for each cat and their needs. Their "condos" have levels for them to explore, each with their own box, and privacy curtains for cats who need more time to adjust to the space. Patty sends an email the day after drop off and throughout their stay to let you know how your cat is adjusting and eating. We all know how hard it can be to have to leave your cat and take them out of the comfort of their home. Knowing how well cared for they are with Patty makes doing so much easier. I could not recommend Cat's Pajamas Inn more highly!

I took my two dogs to The Barking Dog to be boarded for their first time for three days. I called…read moreonce a day to check in and everyone said they were doing well but there were no videos being posted which concerned me. After I called they did post one that included my pups but I had been told that there would be one a day and the video had only a single clip of them. My dogs come from a shelter and I needed to know that they were getting out to play with other dogs and people and not just being cooped up in their 'condo'. When I picked them up they gave me a report on how they did in the pool and during playtime with a picture on each and they had been given a free bath so they smelled great. I understand that videos are a pain to post but that was my big hang up. I was upset when I arrived because I didn't even know for sure whether or not they had been given bedding. I was never shown where they were actually going to stay after it was set up and the other dogs I saw during the tour either had their own bedding or did not have much. I would take my dogs here again only on the contingency that videos would actually be posted and I had verification that they were given bedding. Otherwise, I would have absolutely brought bedding rather than just two measly blankets if I knew that might be the case. My dogs are so precious to me and I just needed a little bit more reassurance without feeling like there was some dishonesty happening. A place like The Barking Dog is difficult to maintain and dog hair is a pain to clean. I am very grateful for all the work the staff does and the time they take to ensure they get exercise and socialization. Thank you for taking care of Emmie and Myson. I hope that if there is a next time things can be a little more cut and dry.

I'm sadly going to have to echo the other reviews. I put in multiple calls and messages to find out…read moremore about training our new rescue. Never got a call back over several days. When I spoke with a "supervisor" on my last call she really could not care less. She blamed her front desk staff and said the trainer never got my messages without even asking her staff for their side of the story. I don't know who was in the wrong here, but either way I will be continuing the search for a trainer.

Kara and her staff are remarkable. I have had them train my "Covid" puppy Willow, she has…read moreblossomed under her tutelage and I am confident I can handle her in most situations. To highly recommend them and have done so to many fellow dog owners.

I recently moved to Maine and contacted Kara's Petcare on the recommendation of my vet. I was so…read moreexcited because it seemed like they would be able to offer daycare for my dogs and some auxiliary training if needed. They also said they did transport to the daycare facility and boarding on occasion. It seemed perfect. I should mention that there are Kara's pet care facilities in Portsmouth, Berwick, and Falmouth. First I was asked to set up a meet and greet with one of their associates at my home so she could meet my pets. It took me many tries to get through many unreturned phone calls, but finally we did set up the meet and greet and that went well. Then I was asked to set up an app and an account before we could actually schedule any dog care. So I set up the app and the account. Then I was asked to drive my dogs to their facility to see if the dogs would "be happy there." So I drove my dogs 25 minutes to the facility. When I got to the facility I was told that they were supposed to stay there for a day assessment and then I should come and pick them up. This was not communicated to me earlier, and I had not budgeted an extra hour of driving back-and-forth. Then they would reschedule the assessment and they would come and pick up my dogs for the day-long assessment. All before any dog care could be scheduled. So, still not on the calendar. So to summarize: you need to go through a long process of scheduling a meet and greet, then you need to have the meet and greet, then you need to sign up for the app, then your dogs have to be assessed to see if they will be happy. I'm just thinking that anyone who's busy enough to need dog care is too busy for this multilayered, multi-step, poorly communicated process where phone calls, texts, and emails are returned only about half the time.

Sue was recommended to me by a cousin who was working at a dog boarding facility in Hampton, NH and…read moreI am sure happy that she did. Sue works out of Club Canine in Portsmouth, NH along with K9 Kaos in Dover, NH in addition to at your own home personal training and pet sitting/training. Chewie was an abused dog on death row in Arkansas and I had taken him to a group trining class at Club Canine in Portsmouth run by Sue. Chewie was the only small dog in the room but she made sure to give each dog and owner personalized attention and he graduated the class with flying colors; after a while he looked forward to going to these weekly classes and stopped trying to cower away from the door or pull me away from the building. After graduation my husband and I hired Sue for at home personalized training with Chewie to get him used to being near and interacting with other dogs. Of course Chewie will always be a work in progress and I curse the individuals who hurt him but he has made giant strides for such a little guy, thanks to the help of Sue. A few years later we found another rescue that we had fallen in love with, she was found in a hoarding/ breeding home in TN and was rescued after Animal Control found out she was pregnant. One of her puppies did not make it and after working with her very loving fosters she started becoming healthy and was ready for adoption. Velma, being so young, came with a whole new set of issues and we called upon Sue again for at home training which she always followed up with emails. Velma has problems with potty training plus she and Chewie were not getting along by any means and Sue helped us immensely. After several months of working with the dogs, taking Sue's advice, they are now best friends and I have a hard time remembering those first few months. My husband and I ended up buying our first home recently and hired Sue yet again for at home personalized training as the dogs become acclimated to their new space, environment and neighborhood surrounded by families with their own dogs. Sue practiced walking around the neighborhood with us and the dogs by pointing out body language and how to react in the situations that came up. She was also kind enough to bring her new pup, Nacho, into the back yard to observe the dogs behaviors with one another. I highly recommend Sue's personal training AND group classes as each have added so much to our lives with our rescue pups. This career choice was definitely a calling! We all love Sue so much, dogs included, we found out she does overnight care and she will be looking after Velma and Chewie when we go on a mini vacation later on this year! This is coming from a person who doesn't trust a soul with her dogs and would usually just take them on vacation with us.... Sue is the most trustworthy person I know and I trust her fully with my fur babies.