Tl;dr: Do not use this company if you have a pet with medical issues that needs medication. Hit or…read moremiss with individual sitters and you have no choice or control over who they send over. I will never use them again after my TERRIBLE experience. Initially used this service for a short business trip with success so tried again for a longer trip to see family between Christmas and NYE. The company sent a sitter I had never met who incorrectly used the pill injector on my sick, elderly cat and forced her to swallow the over inch-long applicator tip. Resulted in $3,000 emergency vet surgery to remove that I had to manage from out of town. So deeply stressful for me but mainly my poor elderly asthmatic cat!! They handled it but SO unnecessary and only happened bc of their bizarre business model where they pick whichever of their employees are available, not someone who knows your house/pet. So if you get one who knows what they're doing you don't necessarily get them again - it's totally random from the customer's perspective. Instead of enjoying my family I had to spend the time managing the emergency they created from afar, stressed and fuming that I trusted this company to send someone competent to care for my sweet older cat. After the first disastrous pill delivery issue they sent the **same person** again a day later who clearly doesn't know how to give a cat medication and she, again, incorrectly gave my cat her medication!!! My cat gets ill if she misses just one day, the medication is a high-dose steroid for her asthma. The employee did not know how to give her the pill, but still marked the medication as administered on their form (I only figured out it didn't happen when I read the notes) and instead of giving her the pill rubbed it on her gums -?!? I am FURIOUS for my poor cat and at the incompetence of this employee they continue to use, along with the management that assured me they know how to give cats medication and yet still sent this individual out after it was proved that they cannot give a cat medication effectively. The other employees seemed to be ok but I had no choice over who they sent over, meaning every visit was a gamble. If you need anything beyond the most basic service, avoid avoid avoid!!!

This review update is loooong overdue. We've been customers of Sitters4Paws for over 6 years now…read moreand they're just fantastic!! The sitters care for our fur babies so lovingly - we always travel with such peace of mind knowing our boys are looked after so well. They have an app now which makes communication even easier - they send emails/messages and many photos with every visit. The sitters follow any instructions very well - we used to have an elderly cat that needed medications and they took care of it no problems! Making reservations for visits in their app is so easy and they approve them very quickly or reach out if there are any issues or questions. They get very busy around major holidays but always make sure to give us a heads up before things get full - above and beyond! On our first visit, a manager came out to the house and met our pets and set us up with a very solid lock box for the house key that the sitters use to enter and exit. They check the mail and will water plants if needed too. They always give our boys so much love and treats and make sure they get some play time in every visit. They fill their food bowls, top off the water fountain, scoop the litter, and even sweep up! Great service! Their prices have gone up quite a bit since we first signed up - but what hasn't nowadays? Lol - their prices are comparable to other sitting companies locally and it's worth it for the peace of mind we get - huge ty to all our sitters and to Sitters4Paws for all your love and care!

Taryn is an absolute gem! She has been watching my dog Payton while I'm at work and he absolutely…read moreloves her and gets so excited every time I bring him. She is very flexible in scheduling and she has an amazing calm energy with the dogs; they respect and listen to her very well. Payton always comes home so happy and tired from all the playing and walks they go on while I'm at work which has been such a treat. She's quickly become the only person I trust to watch Payton while at work and I cannot recommend her highly enough! Thank you Taryn :)

Taryn has been our dog walker since Kopi was a puppy and he's now 6. She is amazing with him and…read moregives the best care daily! Kopi loves going on his walks and is always excited to see her. Taryn definitely a member of our pack! Can't recommend her enough.

I had a great experience at Wonder Dog Ranch. My dog, Lola, was in fantastic hands…read more ​A huge thank you to Kevin, who was one of staff members, that took great care of my puppy Lola and I. He handled everything and made me feel completely at ease. He was so professional and clearly cares a lot about the dogs. ​When I picked up Lola, she was happy and tired from playing, which is exactly what I hoped for. I will definitely be a returning customer!

We recently visited Wonder Dog Ranch with hopes of finding a safe and fun place for our dog to…read moresocialize and play. However, a few red flags made us uncomfortable with leaving our pet there. First, when we arrived, we weren't allowed inside--not even into the front office. Instead, we had to fill out all the paperwork outside. When we asked to see the play area where the dogs would be spending their time, we were also denied access. This raised concerns about transparency. Inside the office, we noticed a TV monitor and asked if it was used for pet parents to check in on their dogs during pet play time , Kevin told us no. This meant that once we left our dog, we had no way of knowing how they were being treated or interacting with other dogs. When we asked for a visual reference of the play area, he only had a few photos, which showed a couch and some toys--not the engaging and structured environment we were expecting. We did leave our dog for the initial evaluation. Before I left I asked him if he can take a video for me for todays at least, so that I can see how my puppy interacts with his stay , he then assured me he would be able to do that. My husband and I left to grab a bite, and returned in 45 min. When we returned I asked to see the video, and he said he did not take a video of my puppy interacting. After we left we discussed it and didn't feel comfortable with the lack of access and transparency. We ultimately decided not to bring our dog back. While we can't say anything negative about how the dogs are actually treated, the fact that pet owners aren't allowed to see where their pets will be playing or how they are interacting raises concerns. For us, peace of mind and trust are essential when leaving our pet in someone else's care, and unfortunately, we didn't get that here. Kevin appeared to be a nice gentleman, and maybe a bit old school, but this wasn't for us.

We had heard nothing but good things about Two Dogs Pet Service, so when we got our 11 month old…read moreFrench bulldog puppy, we called Jen for help. It was such a great experience for us and for our pup, Felipe. He learned so many things - and so did we! And he LOVED his "lessons" and looked forward to going to his "lessons" - We wrecommend Two Dogs Pet Services highly. They're just great. Lynne Whalen

Kim and Kristine took care of our dog and 2 cats for a week (we did the "slumber pawty" sleepovers)…read moreand it was so amazing being away and not worrying the pets. They sent regular updates and pictures and Jen was great at putting together coverage for a full week on short notice! A lot of people look for the cheapest option but there are 2 big benefits I see with investing in actual professionals - 1. We knew our pets were getting the best care so didn't feel guilty and 2. We had someone in the house while we were away. The second one was important to us because we were broken into when on a previous vacation (when we lived in same city a few houses away in a very safe neighborhood). The police told us keeping visible activity in and out of the house while gone can help prevent this. The cost for quality care was much less than the value of what was taken in that incident. When we returned our pets were obviously very well cared for. The sitters slept in our guest room but brought their own linens to use on top of ours so we wouldn't have to do laundry which I though my was extra thoughtful (though we would have been happy for them to use ours). Will be using them whenever we go away and highly recommend - just plan ahead so you can book them in advance! Bonus points for their text updates on the pets being hilarious

We came across The Dog Cottage by chance while looking for companionship for our dog after her…read moresister crossed the rainbow bridge--and we're so glad we did. From the start, the owner was thoughtful and intentional, setting up a meet-and-greet with our dog and the dogs already in her care to be sure everyone was a good fit. It went wonderfully. She clearly understands dog dynamics and shared that she specializes in small dogs and that older dogs fell comfortable there, which was exactly what we were looking for. Our dog absolutely loves going for both daycare and overnight stays. Our dog has occasional gastrointestinal issues, and the owner is meticulous about following her specific diet without us having to worry or remind her. We're consistently kept in the loop with updates, and she regularly posts photos and videos so we can see how happy, relaxed, and comfortable our dog is while she's there. Drop-offs are completely stress-free--our dog is genuinely excited to go, and that says everything. It truly feels like her second home. If you have a small dog and want a place where care is intentional, calm, and genuinely loving, the Dog Cottage is the place!

Just came back from picking up our 2 dogs. It was a great…read moreexperience dealing with this place. We constantly received video and picture updates on the facebook site. It provided us great comfort knowing our puppers were having a great time and in good hands throughout the stay. Very reasonably priced and knowledgeable person. I would definitely bring my dogs back here for either day care or overnights. The owner (Jacqueline) has a beautiful backyard oasis that the dogs get to wonder around at. The dogs are free to go inside and out of the home into the backyard as they please. It is well maintained with beautiful gardens. I'm glad to have found this place to bring my puppers for care.

We've been using Heavenly for a few years now as our local sitter moved, and at the recommendation…read moreof some friends. It's a bit further out from home but all the in-town options were littered with bad reviews so we knew that we'd have to head out a little bit to get something we could trust. Our odd couple duo love it here and know the route so well they'll start whining even a mile or two out. They get loved on and have never come back with any issues. The onboarding process is extremely thorough (including the meet + greet/tour) and I'd recommend this location to anyone looking for a boarding option for their fur babies. Our extended circle (as well as the siblings of our husky) all go here as well - so if you ever catch the derp parade on the grass, those are probably ours! PS - the grooming service is also great. we have a husky and those are *no joke* so that adds at least 1000/10 extra points

I was very anxious about leaving my cat for a few days while I was away on vacation, but I came…read moreback to her happy and healthy, super thankful for the kind staff that took care of her

My wife and I have gone to three different dog trainers, and we think Alden has been the best dog…read moretrainer so far! We HIGHLY Recommend this guy! Firstly this guy knows dogs! He understands what works for different kinds of doggos and their personalities. He also is super nice, friendly, and helpful when you are working with him. You can tell he loves what he does. He knows why things work or don't work in dog training and why one trainer or place my recommend one thing vs why it might be different for your doggo. We have a large doggy named Milo and he kept nipping and jumping on people. Play biting and jumping for bigger dogs is difficult because we have older parents and his jumping and nipping could hurt them. We also have a newborn baby we were worried that our doggo would be rough with him since he kept rough playing, nipping/biting, and jumping on us. HOWEVER, with Alden's support we saw a sudden and quick decrease in our doggos behaviors. To all you dog owners out there looking for good and well-rounded training THIS IS THE GUY! Alden is very honest and even though we pushed for possibly doing boarding 2-week training he told us our doggo didn't need it and didn't want to push it on us. My wife and I really love working with him and hope to continue to have him there for our doggos life trainings! We recommend him 5-stars. Thanks Alden!

Great service! Alden was super attentive and gentle with my pup, Waffles. I never had to worry…read moreabout leaving my dog in Alden's care. He even helped learn some new tricks during his stay. Alden is knowledgeable when it comes to training tactics and can adjust based on each individual dog's needs. Additionally he handles leash training with ease even with the most rowdy dogs. I highly recommend Alden for both training and boarding services.

I've never been able to trim my dog's nails myself, so I've been taking him for regular grooming…read moreevery month for baths and nail trims. This is by far the best place we've ever been to! The staff, the service, and even the price -- everything is excellent. I'm so happy I finally found a place close to home that he can go to regularly!

I just took our cavalier here for his first haircut and after a lot of discussion The Dog Zone did…read moresuch a nice job, and at a really reasonable price as well.

I was so lucky to find Ivy! She has provided loving and reliable walks and pet sitting for my pups…read moresince 2006. She treats them like her own and they adore her. She has taken care of my older dogs and mourned with me when they passed. She is taking care of the most recent two, helping me get the little freight trains lease trained (they behave better for her than they do for me :)). I can't recommend her highly enough!

Meghan is amazing! She loves animals and kids and is wonderful caring for both! My dogs loved her…read morethe second she walked through the door...some people just have that energy. I have used her for a week at a time house and dog sitting, and she is very responsible... took care of everything we asked and even left a lovely note and flowers and candle upon our return! She is quick to respond to questions and with updates on how everything is going. I now also use Meghan for babysitting since I discovered she has been babysitting for years and a nanny before. After the first time I asked my kids what they thought, and they both said she's the best! She actually spends time with them and plays games as opposed to sitting on her phone or plopping them in front of the tv the whole time. I highly recommend Meghan! She is a lovely and caring person. You will not be disappointed!

Meghan is the best - So warm and down-to-earth - and such a bright, professional young lady. Dogs…read morelove her too!