Now known as HappyHounds Wilmington, but still charging clients as Lucy's Dog Daycare. This is…read morewhere our dog almost died - he was attacked by another dog and required surgical wound repair and rabies shot leading to an expensive vet bill. We discovered the wound in the car 5 minutes after picking him up at 6pm. The owner of daycare took full advantage of this and denied that it happened there and refused to provide a video or the name of another dog he supposedly played with in the morning (video was deleted). We were told that our dog was "sleeping in the corner" all afternoon after playing with the other dog, which would be completely out of character indicating that he was injured in the morning and was left to suffer until 6pm. Animal Control got involved and discovered that only one person was watching 25 dogs that day and ordered to reduce the number of dogs to 15. If a daycare is unable to notice such a serious injury, to identify a dog in distress for hours or to cooperate and take responsibility for any incidents that may occur, then it is either incompetence, negligence and/or animal cruelty - take your pick. No dog is safe at this daycare.

The reviews sound great, unfortunately they don't respond to voice mail messages left on their…read moretelephone number. So, they may be great with our pets, but lack of human interaction has left me scrambling for some other way of having my poodle cared for during the day.

There aren't enough words to describe how wonderful is the Peace of Mind Personalized Pet Care!…read more First I'm a really nervous pet owner so I was very concerned that I wouldn't find someone to take care of my pet. I didn't just get someone- I got a whole team who took care of my pet. They explained the whole petting sitting process, did a home visit before petting sitting to get familiar with our pet and home. They provided daily updates and pictures when ninja kitty was visible. Kristen and Nicole are fabulous! Also they're website is so easy to use for scheduling and sending information.

Jennifer and Sheri were just GREAT with my Golden retriever Monty!!!! He loved them coming to see…read morehim and morning care while I was away for 3 weeks out of state. matter of fact for over a week or two he missed them, I could tell! so definitely will do more business with them soon! and always after visit followups with report and pictures! He was one happy puppy! and very compassionate and cant wait to get them back in my schedule again as he misses them!!! that says it all!

A Better Way took care of my pets Colby and Max for years. ABW's petsitters were wonderful…read more Caring, lovely and professional people. Thank you Wendi and team.

According to yelp A Better Way Pet Sitting Service responds within 30minutes and has a 100%…read moreresponse rate. NOT TRUE! I'm new to the area and have called and left messages asking about their services and no one has called back. Maybe they're not taking on new clients but surely common courtesy dictates a return call to tell me this. So rude. If you can't return a simple phone call how could I trust you to take care of my beloved animals?

Linda took care of our senior (17 y.o.) cat while we were on a trip. She (the cat) needs a little…read moreextra attention and we worry about her because of her age, and Linda did a wonderful job with her care and feeding and kept us up-to-date on how she was. Good rates and very responsible; highly recommended.

Linda has been walking my dog for about 2 years now and she is just the best! First, she loves my…read morepup as much as I do! She has always been really flexible with scheduling (last-minute work from home days or a soon-to-be much more variable schedule). She always makes sure to let me know well in advance if there are days she won't be available so that I can make other accommodations. She also just goes the extra mile to let me know if there is anything "off" with my dog (or even with my apartment). She even bought a bag of my dog's favorite treats just because she happened to be at a store where they had them for a good price! I could not ask for a better care-taker for my pooch. I highly recommend Linda for any pet care.

Hands down the best sitter in the area.. overnights, drop ins... walks you name it they cover it…read more Affordable, flexible and caring. They book fast so get scheduled while you can!!!

From the owner: Being a certified Veterinary Professional allows me the ability to deal with any situation that may…read morearise. I am adept at giving medications including insulin. I have a true understanding of animal behavior and am adept at putting them at ease.

My dogs are lucky enough to join their dog friends for playgroups under Sue's tutelage. Not only do…read morethey get to have a blast and burn off all that pent-up energy, but I know Sue keeps an eye on the pups to ensure they behave and socialize safely. Each time they return from an afternoon of play, my dogs are noticeably balanced, happy, and ready for their naps. Sue is a rare find. She is loving, patient, and knowledgeable. She knows when to expect better behavior from my dogs and when to let them be. She's advised me on diet, treats, nature vs. nurture, exercise, training - she's been a good friend to me and a top notch 2nd mama to my dogs. If Sue has the availability to board your dogs or the space to include them in her playgroups, get on her roster.

Sue is absolutely fantastic! She was able to take our crazy, crazy 10 year old mutt and finally get…read morehim calm enough to be around other dogs and he's now a regular member of her play group. He's a great dog at home, but very excitable and we had all but given up on the idea of doggie daycare or play groups for him. Sue was able to figure out how to deal with his anxiety and now he loves going to the play group with her twice a week, or boarding with her when we travel. I can't recommend Sue enough. We've been through a lot of trainers with this dog, and she's head and shoulders above the rest.

5 stars Marisa is the greatest she can walk my Dog anytime I love her and so does my dogread more

A very long overdue update & review, but better late than never!…read more After planning a trip out of the country, my "dog sitter" backed out at the last minute. And who to the rescue?! Rich and Marissa! Sadly, there is not an overnight option. However, I was gone for 6 days, and as promised, they were there early in the morning, again in the afternoon, and yet AGAIN late night to take care of my pup. When I say "take care", I don't mean it lightly! I came home to a diary of visit entries FROM EVERY VISIT--for SIX DAYS! Clearly, the proof was in the pudding as their visits were more than just a quick walk--but love, affection, play time, and attention. MY NEIGHBORS--even those I've never met, stopped me when I came home to say how happy my dog was when outside with Rich and Marissa, big smiles, tail wagging, etc. They all attested to the dedication of time put in by Paw Pals & how fantastic they were with my Naija. And, in each documentation, they were honest & sincere, and you could tell how much they love what they do each and every minute. I never once felt as though this was a burden or tribulation for them. True professionals--and good good people. I came home to the happiest I've seen my pup since I've had her! Not one ounce of resentment that I was gone! Also, I should mention--I have a special needs (three-legged) pit-bull, who suffers from the myriad of stereotypes! Boy did Paw Pals prove each one wrong! Their expertise in ALL breeds & "thinking out of the box" with my special needs pup shone through day in and day out while I was gone. Vitamins, food, appropriate exercise and down time was documented by both them AND the nosey nellies in my neighborhood. I can't praise them enough. I can't hire them enough. I can't appreciate them enough! This is the real deal--l couldn't take care of Naija better myself! I can't wait for their next visit! Keep your calendar open! Naija is anxiously waiting!!

Cindy w/ Pampered Cats is amazing!…read more The free at-home consultation service is the first step that puts you to ease. She brings with her paperwork and a questionnaire about your cat so that she can learn more about your cats habits, traits, favorites, etc. While away, she sent me regular emails to keep me up to date on how my cats were doing and also hand-written daily journal entries. Lengthy entries that describes in a loving & fun way what the cats were up to on that particular day. Including details that you'd only know after bonding with the fur balls. The best part was returning home after a 10-day trip away and having my cat drag over a feather stick that I *never* used, and insist on play time for the first few nights back. If that doesn't assure you that she does give your fur babies attention and love, I don't know what would! On top of all of this, her rates are right on par with any other cat sitting service. She'll also write you an email the next day to make sure you are indeed safely home and taking over again. The world needs more Cindy's! I am extremely grateful for her - leaving your kitties in the care of a stranger can be stressful, she really helps you feel at ease.

Incredibly professional, kind and trustworthy. My cat loves her, we love her, and great rates too!…read more There's no better cat sitter in the area.

Carol is the best cat sitter we have ever hired and we've had cats and hired sitters for 30 years…read more I can't say enough good things about her. Our two cats connected with her quickly because she is a real cat person, not just someone who wants occassional work and is willing to to cat sit. She was very communicative and sent us pictures and videos of the cats playing with toys she brought and left for the cats. If I need a cat sitter in Boston, I would never hire anyone else.

From the owner: Pawsitive Cat Care doesn’t just pet sit cats. We also do small pets such as hamsters, gerbils,…read moreferrets, fish and birds. Give us a call if you need us when you go away.

In the beginning of May, my family and I said goodbye to our beloved dog. When she was alive, Sunny…read morewas boarded and groomed at The Dog Nanny. We always had a very positive experience there. But how they handled her passing says everything about the company. Not only did they express their support when they originally heard she passed. But they sent us a framed photo they took of her and a card with lovely messages from the staff. We highly recommend you consider the Andover Dog Nanny to take care of your pups!

Helpful staff. Good selection. Will provide bulk discounts. Impressive locally owned store.read more