As a busy professional I don't leave many reviews, because my time is limited and valuable. However…read moreon occasion for exceptional people and services I do. Nicole with Paws First is one of these... I was given her contact information from a friend in September 2019 after driving to Iowa for a 5 month old puppy, his name is Hank. I am very OCD about who comes into my home especially when I am not present, and even more so when it comes to caring for my dog. Hank is very loved by my family, he is not just a pet but an investment of myself and resources for my future. It was of high importance to find someone whom would love and care for him the same. I tried doggy day care where Hank was just another dog and number. Sure he had fun, but I noticed Hank was picking up bad habits I would then have to break. I also tried the ROVER app with a previous dog, and encountered a variety of different issues. Finding Nicole reduced a lot of anxiety in my life. Nicole offers a professional, affordable pet care service, and one I have been able to count on. She has an impeccable character, is responsible, reliable and trustworthy. I found comfort immediately after meeting her. She has always followed my directions perfectly, and sent follow up emails with photos after every visit. Until the Covid Crisis I hired Nicole 4 - 5 days a week since October 2019. I recently sent my Hank away for professional dog training where he will be for the next four months. Upon his return I will depend on Nicole's pet care services again. Anyone who's looking for someone to comfortably allow into your home and care for your treasured pets, Nicole of Paws First is just that.

From the owner: Finding care you trust can be complicated, let Paws First make it simple for you. We are well known…read morein the community. Our business specializes in reliable, trustworthy and professional pet care. At Paws First your pet is in the hands of a knowledgeable and trained caregiver. We are available for all of your pet sitting needs, around the clock 365 days a year!

Wonderful group of professionals. Olivia and her team took care of my three rescues while away on a…read moretrip. Usually don't travel much because of the dogs, but I felt very comfortable with these folks caring for the kids. There are different packages of services to choose from. I selected 4 visits a day to include walks and feeeding. Their communication and photos sent to me for each visit set me at ease to enjoy my holiday. Well done.... I highly recommend them. Don

From the owner: We take care of your dogs in a professional and personal manner giving you the peace of mind that…read moreyour pets are being cared for.

Kim took care of my black lab for seven years and he loved going there. She took great care of him…read moreand I didn't need to worry about him whenever he was there. He loved playing with the other dogs.

From the owner: Your furry friends are able to enjoy the great outdoors on a fenced acre of shady trees and tons of…read moregrass. We also have an in-ground wading pool for them to cool off and splash around in. We provide toys, bones, and treats for your pooch. Services: Dog Hiking, Dog Swimming, Doggie Soccer, Tug-of-War, Frisbee Toss, Dog Care Dog Boarding facility, Fun Activities

Lucky Dogs have watched my dogs for the last 5 years. I've lived in Skaneateles for the last 8…read moreyears. I called them to watch my dog, a client they've watched before, but because I moved *gasp* to a different area in Skaneateles, they're no longer able to watch my baby. To say I'm livid is an understatement. "We'd have to charge you extra for mileage." Because I moved less than a mile down the road from my previous address, and yet closer than the address before my current one. I will not use them for anything in the future. Bubble bus or pet sitting. I am a repeat client who tips, but no. Apparently you have to have the right name. Absolutely disgusted. Now I have to introduce my baby to a new person/service because the owner isn't aware of the area and how minimal my move was. She wasn't even aware that the address at which I last had services was farther away than my current address. Find someone who actually wants to run a business and cares about the animals.

Lucky Dogs Canine Services took great care of our two cats while we were away on vacation. Many…read morethanks to Brian, he was our pet sitter and gave our kitties lots of care and attention. It really gives you a peace of mind knowing that your pets are in their home being cared for by people that truly love animals. I highly recommend LDCS! -Nicole W.

I've been using Rochester Dog Walkers for almost two years now for my 6 year old rescue dog. I work…read morelong days, and while he's generally a couch potato, he loves to get outside and really likes (most) people so I like having someone come give him some company and let him out a few days a week. RDW has two different scheduling options - you can schedule on your own as needed or you can join the Pack which includes a walk every weekday (at a discount) as well as several other benefits. My work schedule is (unfortunately for me) variable, so a pack membership just didn't make sense, though it would almost certainly be worth it for someone who needs that consistency. The "a la carte" option is very simple - just request your walks for the following week by Wednesday. I try to request several weeks at a time, but on occasion my schedule comes out late or I forget, and RDW has always been very helpful. I work some evenings, holidays, and weekends and RDW can accommodate all of those which is rare. Customer service is AMAZING. I really appreciated the time B took on our first meeting to get to know my dog and to ask such great questions to figure out what my needs were. Likely due to my ever changing schedule, there are multiple dog walkers who come to my house. I've never had an issue with any of them. Any time a new staff member needs to be introduced to my dog, one of our existing walkers comes with to facilitate that process. Communication is easy; when I have had to get in touch with them I have always had a response within a few hours. You can send an email or chat directly with walkers in the app. My dog has some personality quirks (unsure what life was like for him before being with me) that we've had to work with - RDW has been very understanding about this and willing to work with us to make sure everyone, including my dog, stays safe. In general, RDW makes me feel like I have people in my corner who care about my dog as much as I do. Seeing the update from my dog walker that day and photos is always a bright spot during a hectic shift at work. I know my guy is having the best time with his friends at RDW, and I am so happy I found this business. I cannot recommend RDW enough. Worth every penny.

The absolute best care for my three crazy pups. Two Havanese and a Frenchie who are loved on and…read moreplayed with while I'm at work. In general, the same caregiver comes each day to feed, play with and walk them. The dogs behavior has improved significantly since RDW started providing a sense of routine for them, instead of me fitting them in whenever I can. A dream come true really. The service is friendly, prompt, and accommodating and their fees are incredibly fair.