Staff were extremely communicative each day with photo updates taking into consideration I was nervous boarding my dog for the first time. I also had my dog groomed towards the end of her stay, which turned out adorable. Upon picking my dog up, and returning home, she was barely able to keep her eyes open in the car! I can only assume her playtime and the attention she was given was enough to keep her calm and happy. I appreciated that there were three separate areas, one for big dogs, one for medium dogs, and a quiet area for small dogs. They also returned leftover food. Very affordable - would definitely go back! My pup acted completely normal after pick up which was reassuring that she was comfortable. read more

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I just moved to the area and didn't know anything around here. I brought my 1 year old doodle and I have to say she LOVES Angelica! When we first walked in she's was very anxious with the barking and she only likes small dogs so they let her go with the small dogs until it was time for her grooming. Well when she was done with her grooming she didn't want to leave Angelica so she let Mia stay with her until it was time to pick her up instead of playing. She did come home with kennel cough the first time but never had an issue since. read more

PAWS Pet Concierge Services - Mia girl - Pet Sitting Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I give credit to rhe groomer who did a very nice job on my pup first haircut but as for costumer service I was very disappointed, was told one price and was charge $25 extra without advance notification. When I booked my appointment they knew how old my pup was and that it was his first haircut before quoting the total cost but after the grooming when I picked him up which was another issue ( taking 11hrs when they said 3-5hrs) they added $25 to my bill. was also told by the only stall left there when I picked up my pup that it was the owners idea to charge me extra. read more

Audi loves his groomer( Angelica). Great customer service, friendly staff, and amazing service. read more

PAWS Pet Concierge Services - Audi loves his groomer ( Angelica). Great customer service and the staff is very friendly. - Pet Sitting Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Paws is the best place in the area for grooming and daycare! I only take my two rescues there (one former Dog Warrior alum) to Angelica, she is amazing and so kind and caring with my nervous pups. While you wait for your grooming to be done, you can visit with the dogs up for adoption through Dog Warriors. When you patronize Paws, you are also helping a local grassroots rescue, no brainer! read more

Honestly? I will never bring my dog here again. Last year, I took my 4 year old lab to the vet to get all his shots up to date and to make sure he was healthy. All labs were clear. He was healthy and good to go. Vet said that he was fine to get boarded. So, the next day, I took my boy to Paws Pet Concierge in Cary for an initial visit, just to see how he would react. I also provided all paperwork from the vet... vaccines and a letter stating he was healthy with no issues. He loved it. The next day, I dropped him off, along with a full 16lb bag of his food. And 6 cans of soft food I had gotten from the vet. My family was going out of town for 6 days, so i made sure he had more than enough food. I left them my contact information and our vet (also in Cary) , just in case. On day 4, I received an text saying he was coughing. They sent a short video clip. I called and they said that he was sick when I brought him. I told them No, he was fine, since I had to have a vet give him a clean bill of health before I could board him. I told them to call our vet and if need be, take him. It was literally down the road from them. I would text every day, and get messages saying he was fine. Fast forward, we get home, I go straight to the boarding center to pick up my boy. They said he was sick and when I saw him, my heart broke. He had green snot oozing from his nose and he was coughing bad. Plus, he was wobbly. I asked for his food. The bag was barely touched and they didn't even feed him any of the cans. They made up some excuses that he refused to eat and I asked if they ever consulted our vet when they saw him not eating... they said no. My boy was starving when I took him home. I paid them over $700 to board him for 6 days, and he came back super sick. They kept blaming him for being sick. The next day I took him to our vet. They did blood work and labs, and said he lost 8 lbs since his last visit, which was 2 days before I dropped him off... which was 9 days prior to his boarding. I explained what the lady at the desk said to me. The vet was upset that she said that my dog was supposedly sick before boarding. He was livid. He swore that all my dog's labs came back negative. Unfortunately, while he was in the boarding kennel, he got kennel cough. And they never once contacted him, nor anyone at the vets office while he was in their care. Since they did nothing to help him while he was there, it developed into pneumonia. My poor boy had contracted kennel cough from this place, and they were extremely rude to me when I called them from my vet's, with him sitting there listening. Not only did I spend over $700 to board him, but I also spent over $1000 in vet bills after picking him up. The vet said he could have died if I was a few days later picking up my dog. PAWS PET CONCIERGE never apologized nor contacted me after. I am so incredibly traumatized by how they treated my dog that I can't let him out of my site when I'm home. And now, if I have to go out of town, I have to pay someone to come to my house and take care of him. I will never trust an establishment like this with my dog ever again. Please use caution when looking for a boarding kennel. I do not recommend this place. read more

They did a great job and were very thorough with communication. I will absolutely bring my pup back for grooming. read more

PAWS Pet Concierge Services - Pet Sitting Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Everything is easy. Great online info. Extremely accessible responsiveness by phone. Very flexible scheduling, very competitive pricing and to my great delight very competent, professional and loving staff providing grooming (complete confidence with cat nail grooming here!). Loved everything about it and look forward to returning! read more

Took my sheepadoodle here for grooming after just moving to the state and As soon as I walked in it smelled and I couldn't even talk over how loud the place was just to check my dog in for grooming. After 3.5 hours they called to say he was ready and when I picked him up he smelled like dog vs shampoo because they let him run around with about 15 other dogs while waiting for me to pick up and his cut was the worst one he has ever had. For $110ish not worth it. We will not be back. read more

Very affordable and did a great job with my doodle. Previously I have had other grooming services cut him however they want and this place actually listened and did great. read more

5 stars no doubt. The owner was very thorough and kind. Her prices are very competitive. She cares about our pets and I trust her. I switched from a chain pet business to a small business for that reason of personal care for my pets. I would recommend this business for your pets! read more

Absolute chaos when walked in. Smelled of urine and feces. Told me when I picked her up that she was "high strung" and needed to be medicated if was going to come back. That's not happening! No one has Ever said that before. Would not have left her there unless it was not an emergency and no one else had any vacancies. Be Warned! read more

I'm new to the area and I am so happy I found this place! I took my 14 year old fur baby in for grooming, and they did a fabulous job. I was greeted by a very friendly person who was very sweet to my pup. The facility is clean and welcoming. They got her in and out in a very timely manner (which was very important to me), and her cut was exactly what I asked for. I highly recommend them. read more

We have been to many groomers who cut doodles. We have finally found our place. I have a very tight schedule, called on a recommendation from next door and the owner Sherril called me right back. They got our doodle in the next day. Angelica did a fantastic job and listened to what exactly what we wanted. I have never been so happy. Finley has finally found her place! Excellent! read more

PAWS Pet Concierge Services - Finley - Pet Sitting Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

PAWS grooming service is great, everyone i met were friendly and took the time to answer my questions patiently. We had a great first time experience, and this will be our go to groomer now for Koda! They just converted a first timer to a regular with the first visit :). Their daycare and boarding services are what we will try out next. I do hope they plan to add some agility and playground equipment for the dogs, which i was told they were working on. read more

Just picked my girls up from getting groomed. I think they did a great job! My girls looked great! When I walked in Panda and Lexie really seemed to be enjoying being able to move around (behind) the reception desk. My girls looked great! He even made Panda (who is tail-less) look like she had a tail which is super cool and actually pretty funny! It brought a smile to my day. See my attached after groom photos! read more

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Just picked up our fur people - 2 dogs and one small cat after we returned from a 10 day vacation. All we can say is WOW- beautiful grooming, happy pups and cat, so well taken care of. The three animals said they had a fantastic time at their doggie spa. They are so happy - we LOVE Sherrill and her team. The groomer did an amazing job on our Bichon and our Schnauzer. I highly recommend PAWS and we definitely will have them care for our pets again. We also have them for home visits for our shorter times away- and we love them for that as well. Very reasonable rates too. read more

My baby Luna needed a shave BADLY and a lot of places were closed on Sunday which is my only available day. So I found this place and looked over the reviews and prices. Made a call and was greeted with a very friendly voice who asked if she could check the schedule for today and call me right back. She called me back within 10mins and asked me if I could come down now. When I arrived, I was greeted by a nice lady who wrote in cursive LOL sorry it's rare to see these days. Anyways she was so sweet my Luna was relaxed with her meanwhile I was nervous as heck! I noticed they do not lock the dogs up in crates/kennels which I love. I dropped her off and was called that she was ready about 2-3hrs later. My baby looked like a brand new dog!!! Best haircut she's ever had and they said she did amazing! I'll be coming back and bringing my other dog. read more

I brought my cat in to be shaved due to big knots in her fur. I had to schedule 3 weeks out because I was told she liked to do cats first so I needed a 9 o'clock apt. Groomer wasn't even there u til 9:30. My poor cat was there for 5 hours. Plus I sad don't give her a bath and they gave her a bath. The cut was a lion cut and she did do a good job with that. The price was way higher than my previous location. read more

We scheduled an appointment to get our dog groomed at 9:30am, but the whole day went by and they never groomed him! Eventually, we had to pick up him ungroomed at 4 pm... so our dog spent the whole day there for no reason. This may not seem like a big issue, but our dog has anxiety and typically has a hard time being away from the family. Apparently, they overbooked themselves and were not able to get around to grooming him all day. They said that some dogs were brought in right when they opened that they had to get done first. We called at 12 asking to come pick him up, and at that time they apologized, saying they had not started grooming him but would be done within the next two hours. They never even got around to starting to groom him in the next four hours. To make matters worse, they forgot to put on his collar that they took off, and we didn't notice until we got home. However, they did kindly offer to drop it off at our address. They also did offer to groom him for free on another day after we picked him up. But, we do not think we will be returning. I'm giving this place of business 2 stars because we have been to this groomer before and have had mediocre service. The groomer is kind and usually does a good job in a timely manner. read more

Can I tell you how many times I have not gone somewhere because if I can't bring my dog..well then I'm just not leaving! So there. But you know how it is - life happens. I was scheduled for surgery ( my 2nd in 6 months) and superstition got the better of me so I just really really needed to visit my father before going under the knife yet again. Now what do I do? He lives in Florida and I'm here in NC in a new city with no contacts. I needed someone to care for not only my very spoiled dog but also my 5 cats. Yikes! As it happened, Sherrill, the super duper owner of Penny Pinching Pooches ( or TripleP as she will now be known) was also doing her doggy daycare thing at the groomer I found and we struck up a conversation. I was immediately impressed with not only her friendliness but also her professionalism. Sherrill is so easy to talk to yet she maintains a keen sense of the right way to run a business.. that I now knew I had found someone who understood the high degree of anxiety I felt about leaving my furkids with a relative stranger ( better than a strange relative right?). There are forms to be filled out and conversations to be had and all of that just solidified my feeling that I was leaving my guys in good & capable hands. Off I went to Fla. with a much lower level of anxiety knowing that Sherrill would be calling me nightly ( I specified the time when she would check in with me) with a complete animal update. My visit was with my father was great, the eventual surgery was a success, my animals did just fine without me and I got myself a responsible trustworthy pet sitter to boot. All in all - it was all in all a good thing :). read more

PAWS Pet Concierge Services - gypsy says thanks! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Sherrill and team were introduced to us through NC State Vet when we were at a low point. Our black lab had just lost a leg to cancer and we needed a little help with transporting him back and forth to radiation appointments. I'm a super nervous dog mom, and my husband and I have never had to leave our dog with anyone before. Sherrill was amazing with understanding how I felt and keeping me in the loop with updates. We have used Sherrill's boarding several times now for long weekends and trips where we can't bring the pup. She understands his needs with being a tripod and an old man. He likes hanging out with the small dogs and he is accommodated. He comes home tired and happy, with nice nails and a clean coat (thanks to her full service facilities) :) We appreciate PAWS so much and know that Rocky does too! read more

Sherrill and staff are very considerate of your needs and know what your pet(s) means to you. I can drop mine off with specific instructions and can trust it's followed through. My Jack sometimes tries to be the boss and is bratty but is well taken care of. My Jack gets so excite when I pull into the parking lot of PPP. Sherrill works with busy schedules of owners and puts forth great effort to be a genuine and committed sitter. I've been able to count on her for four years. Even followed her when she relocated from one part of Apex to another. I would and have recommended her to others. read more

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I am extremely happy with Angelica and my experience at Paws. I have a senior dog and have been trying to find a groomer who will treat her with TLC and get her groomed quickly. She sat down with my old girl in the lobby to comfort and make her (and me) comfortable her first time there. She was able to get my dog groomed within 2 hours and I received a call ahead of time so I could be there right when she was ready. Although I was most interested in comfort and hygiene and didn't care how she looked, she does look fabulous. I am very thankful I found them through NextDoor recommendations. read more

I have been using PPP for 7 years. I can say without a doubt they will be the best pet sitting or pet daycare business you will find, period. Sherrill and her staff will treat you and of course your pet like a member of the family, even better. The services they offer from daycare, grooming and house pet sitting are so convenient and affordable you will wonder why you haven't always used their services. Heck they even pick up and drop off. I think my British Bulldog, Caroline likes doggy daycare better than home. The facility is open, clean full of fun things that keep the dogs active all day. When she gets home she is pooped. Sherrill the owner is always there and quick to send pictures and give updates any time. Sorry this sounds like an advertisement but with my traveling and my wife's busy schedule we would be lost without them. read more

PAWS Pet Concierge Services - Caroline playing at Penny Pinching Pooches. - Pet Sitting Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Sherrill will go above and beyond to make sure your dog is happy and comfortable while they stay. My dog has extreme issues with anxiety, but he was just fine with Sherrill! She also took in our foster dog who was very nervous and helped her get acclimated to the new situation. The only reason I give 4 stars instead of 5 is that the facility is pretty small compared to others, but the cost savings certainly makes up for that. read more

I can not say enough wonderful things as everyone here went above and beyond in every imaginable way. First, I had a rescue who badly needed socializing and desperately needed to be able to trust people. They helped accomplish both. They are so incredibly dog focused. Hank really came out of his shell and became a loving, house trained, well mannered, dog. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. If anyone on yelp needs a boarding, grooming, day care place, go here. You can have faith your dog will be well taken care of and loved. read more

Reasonable prices and great grooming. I'd definitely recommend them over Petsmart for grooming and/or boarding.

My doggies have been doing day care here, and they really love it. The staff is wonderful, warm and friendly. I'm very happy my babies have a nice place to meet new friends and play during the day when I'm at work. read more

We brought our dog in for a grooming in March and they did a decent job. They missed 1 nail that ended up growing inward and needed to be ground off (good thing I bought a dremel). This nail was disappointing, but understandable as it was her first time there and she was probably not a happy camper. But overall, a decent job was done. We brought her back 4 weeks later for another grooming. An hour after dropping her off, I was contacted and asked to come pick her up, as she had attempted to bite the groomer (a different person from her first visit). When I picked her up, the owner (I assume) informed me the groomers thought she should be sedated for groomings and neither one (there were 2 on staff that day) wanted to care for her. Keeping in mind, this is a 7lb Maltese who is 11yrs old. Those familiar with the breed will know this dog requires constant grooming and hair cuts. This is not her first rodeo with a groomer. I was a little surprised that a business that is built on grooming dogs would not realize that some dogs will try to nip a stranger. That's like a veterinarian saying they would not treat an animal because it attempted to nip them when they tried to stick a flashlight in their ear. The owner stated she would contact me when the groomer who worked on her the first time was on shift again - it's been 3 weeks with not even a peep. At least have the decency to tell me just don't bring her back. Oddly enough, I have now discovered that I am a decent amateur dog groomer. I purchased a Wahl shaver, and together with the dremel, I do a decent job of shaving our dog and trimming her nails. Who knew? Now I save $45+/month, and I don't have to deal with people who aren't comfortable working with dogs at a dog salon/doggy daycare. read more

I was blessed with stumbling upon Sherrill and her doggie daycare about a year ago. I went there because of the affordable prices; stay there because of the genuine love they give each animal on a daily basis. My two babies get so excited when I get their leashes out in the morning and tell them we are going to "school"! They have learned the route to daycare and start to jump around in the car & whine as soon as we get off the exit. My Rosie came from a shelter and is usually very skittish, but at Penny Pinching Pooches she feels right at home. I honestly cannot tell you how much that says about the wonderful care I know they give to my babies. With dogs, just like small children, they can't verbalize if they like something or not, so knowing they are so excited when we get to daycare tells me they are loved & happy when they are there. They are always greeted with a smile and love as soon as they come through the door. Sherrill even sends me the occasional picture of my babies playing! The entire staff is awesome & I know they are in great care there. Any little subtle change in their behavior and they always let me know immediately. I work at a local vet hospital so I know how important it is to catch things early with fur babies! It is such a stress relief for me to know they are playing, getting much needed exercise & socialization, being monitored and loved while I am working, it makes my day so much better. Tara has a grooming service there as well and gives my babies a nice spa day when needed. She is the only person (including myself) who has ever been able to do my Hurley's nails without him needing a muzzle! Clean, tired dogs at the end of a work day...what more can you ask for! Love you guys.... read more

I would highly recommend PPP! When I got my puppy, Buddy, several months ago a colleague recommended PPP to me and she absolutely raved about them. It didn't take me long to figure out why. The owner and all of the employees have a genuine interest in providing the best care for our furry friends while we're away. Before Buddy could go to day camp I had PPP come over for daily check-ins and dog walking. Michelle was our dog walker and she was wonderful. She didn't just walk Buddy but she took the time to play with him and even helped with training. She gave me updates after each visit which was really helpful. Buddy was able to start day camp at PPP a couple of months ago and he has been doing great. I like the no kennel system they have, it seems to work well and Buddy has become a very well socialized dog. He gets a ton of playtime in as well as his naps. The employees are always so excited to see him and they are all so nice and helpful every time I come in. Sherrill, the owner, is awesome and she has been so accommodating when I need anything. I can't say enough about PPP, they provide a high level of service and take great care of Buddy which is a huge relief for me. I can't recommend them enough for boarding, sitting, walking or grooming...all around great operation!!! read more

We used Penny Pinching Pooches for our three dogs and multiple cats while we were out of town on vacation. The PPP team did a great job, especially our sitter Megan! She met with us a few times, mainly to be introduced to one of our dogs who can be a bit aggressive, and did a great job with him. She kept us informed over the week that all was well allowing us to enjoy our vacation. Great job! read more

Sherrill & the pet sitters at Penny Pinching Pooches are the best around!! They took great care of my 2 large dogs, 2 kitties & even our bunnies. Our sitter was reliable, hard working & the communication was fantastic. Prices are great without all those hidden "costs" that a lot of area pet sitters charge. I can vacation stress free... Their doggie day care "rocks" too, great for dogs of all ages & sizes. Thank you Sherrill!! read more

I would never take my 4 year old multipoo back to Penny Pinching Pooches. Due to my previous groomer moving away I looked for a new one. I found Penny Pinching on the site for recommended dog grooming. Well, the price was the same as other groomers I had contacted. Liking their web site I took a chance. My dog has been groomed every 4 to 5 weeks so he is used to being groomed. Well It has only been a week since he was hacked at Penny Pinching and he looks like he has not been groomed in months. His hair is sticking out all over, his paws were not properly cut and his nails seem as though they were not trimmed. His behind was not properly shaved so everytime he goes poop I have to wipe away the poop that is stuck to his hair. One may say why did I not notice this when I picked him up ? Well I was hoping he would look better in a few days. It has been 11 days and he looks like he never got groomed. I know he even feels bad because he goes and hides in his bed. Very disappointed in the grooming. read more