Our family loves Happy Pet Care! Mary and her team are amazing! They take the best care of our…read morepup and are always flexible with our ever changing schedule! Lucy is always happy to head out with Jen and she sends the best end of day reports! I highly recommend Happy Pet Care!

I love Happy Pet Care! My dog, OC has been with them since was a puppy- she's 8 now! Mary the…read moreowner, has personally called me or texted me anytime anything came up with OC- like she got sick. They are so accomodating to my busy scheudle and have been able to help out last minute, NUMEROUS times. OC is obessed with Jen at daycare, and she couldnt' be sweeter to my dog. Thank you for 8 years of wonderful service and care!

If I could give 6 stars I would! As a new puppy mom, I was so nervous about where to send my little…read moreguy for daycare. I found out about perfect paws by visiting the Newton dog parks and I got to know some of the trainers. Janie was so helpful in getting Hunny onboarded and he absolutely loves daycare. I even take him on his off days just so he can see his fr Amanda and Tracy are such amazing trainers and dog lovers!! I can't say enough great things about perfect paws and their staff. Hunnys second home for sure!!!

I found Perfect Paws from a Google search. I had a private training session with Amanda and my…read more4-year-old cocker spaniel. We learned so much in 60 minutes! We stayed in my neighborhood because my dog is familiar with the area. I learned a few techniques that are easy to practice and I can already tell my pup is catching on! From filling out the intake forms to the end of the lesson, our experience was great. Looking forward to booking another lesson in the future.

The Good Hound has been a wonderful experience for us and for our dog for the last 5 years. When he…read morewas a puppy, they trained him to walk off leash and come when called. Now he is so excited when they arrive to take him on his trail walk. Year round, he gets to hike in fun parks with his "friends" and his beloved Good Hound team members. They respond quickly to questions, often share photos of the walk that are really cute, and also, their staff members have boarded our dog in their homes when we travel- for us, a much better option than sending him to a kennel.

The Good Hound has been the perfect dog walking service since I started using them a few years…read moreback. They take excellent care of my dog, and when she's out on her hikes with the Good Hound pack I am free of all anxiety. Great people, great service, good hounds!

I found this business on Yelp, so leaving a review here seems appropriate. Kimberly, the owner is…read morejust wonderful. I've told her she's so organized she should be the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, but I'm sure glad she does this instead. She taught me how to safely use a proper prong collar so I can walk my leash reactive dog without getting pulled over. My dogs love Josh, their incredibly reliable walker. Josh boards them as well, and it's great to leave them with someone they know. Pictured is Zoe, cheating on me with Josh when I was in NYC.

After having the same dog walker for over 20 years I was worried I'd struggle to find someone that…read moreI could trust as much. Then I found Kim and her Wags4Walks! Kim clearly has a heart for dogs but she's also built a solid and professional business with an outstanding team at her side. My Willie LOVES going out with both Josh and Michael and the playgroup. I couldn't be happier or feel more confident about who is taking Willie out. Thank you Kim and team - especially Josh and Michael!

Kelly came along when we most needed her, with a brand new pup! She has a calm and thoughtful…read moreapproach that helped us prepare and help our pup learn new skills. Kelly is a treasure, with a deep understanding of how dogs think and what works and doesn't. We look forward to our pup taking nature walks with Kelly when she's old enough! Terrific!

If I tried to document all of the ways in which A Dog's Life Boston has been a tremendous service…read moreto myself and my pet, it would be an epic fail on my part. Kelly has gone above and beyond what I expected from a dogwalker. She's always on time, reliable, and friendly. My dog greets her with enthusiasm and excitement that he normally reserves for myself and close friends. He couldn't be happier and it shows when he gets home and falls asleep after letting out a big, content sigh, as if to say "today was a good day." If you're debating between dogwalkers and unsure who you can trust, all you have to do is look at Kelly's blog and ask yourself if you'll be able to find anyone who cares more about dogs (and lets it show)? http://penziblog.com/

I'm so excited to be the first one to review Walkin' N Waggin'…read more I was introduced to Garrett through my brother and sister-in-law, who use him as a dog-walker over in Newton. I was in a crunch and needed someone to look after my cats. As we all know, our pets are like our children, and I couldn't have just anyone take on this important responsibility. But, since Garrett came highly recommended from a reliable source, I hired him sight-unseen and have been absolutely thrilled with the results. I can't speak personally for Garrett's dog skills, though I know that my dog-niece Emmy adores him, and she's a timid girl. For cats, there are a few important things that I wanted in particular with a pet-sitter. I wanted someone who would not only feed them and change the litter box, but also woud would pet them and play with them for a while. I wanted someone who would take pictures and send them to me every day to show me that all was well. I wanted someone who was at my beck and call, in case I was worried or suddenly needed someone to go over in case I needed to stay an extra day. I wanted someone who loved animals and someone who was loved by animals. Finally, I wanted someone I could trust to enter my home and keep watch while I was away. Garrett does all of these things. He never failed to text me back almost immediately when I reached out to him. He went so far as to schedule his trips to my house at a time when, if necessary, he could bring a kitty to the vet. He took pictures and sent them to me of the kitties happy and chasing their laser. On top of all of this, he brought in my mail, watered my house plants, and kept an eye on things. Garrett is a pleasure to work with, affordable and trustworthy. He is a gem and I'm so glad to have found him. I'd recommend him for any pet job.

When we adopted Noah in August 2012, we were told he was pretty shy. This turned out to be a bit of…read morean understatement. Although he is a sweet, loving, and gentle dog, Noah can be quite fearful of people, other dogs, and loud noises. He was, and still is, a work in progress. My husband and I both work during the day, so we needed a dog walker we could trust and who could handle our specific situation. When we met Garrett, we knew right away he was the one. Not only was he highly accommodating and professional, but he also showed clear understanding and appreciation for Noah's special needs. When we added Molly to our family a year later, he welcomed her eagerly and seamlessly. Garrett is the perfect combination of professionalism, reliability, and kindness. Whether for walks, daycare, or overnight boarding, he is always there when we need him. And from the notes he leaves and the photos he sends, it is clear he is genuinely committed to providing an active, healthy, and loving experience for his entire "pawsie!"

The team is great and they provide top notch care for the pups. If you're looking for the best…read morecare for your pup, you will get it.

Great experience! Communication was easy and prompt. I got updates regularly and just had an…read moreoverall great experience. Highly recommend

Nothing else to say but absolutely fabulous. They are professional, trustworthy, dependable…read more.. love love love! And the prices are super reasonable. From the first consultation to the first visits, it was fantastic... and our cats somehow warmed up the minute they met Cheryl... even one that never comes to strangers. When we were out of town they text us and sent photos, cute little messages, it was great. I recommend them 100% and would happily provide a reference! I would give more stars if possible... and that is not something I can usually say.

TLK is absolutely spectacular. A favorite on Angie's List, we were referred to TLK by family who…read morehad used them and raved. We are new to the area and needed to find someone to house-sit our cat while on vacation. TLK essentially provided great pet care and house sitting all in one. They took in our mail, made our house look 'lived-in' while we were gone, and even watered our garden and hanging plants. Oh yeah, and they cared for and entertained our cat :) I would strongly recommend TLK to anyone.

Im not sure what I should say here, Lauren took my pup in for an extended stay but when I got her…read moreback about 2 months later during the winter, my pups ears looked different - ie fur missing etc. I ended up showing this to the vet and vet said this is due to the cold and frost bite - what this means Lauren had her hubby left my dog out probably all day in NH winter cold. I should known not to meet up w her hubby when he came to pick up my pup. The fan smelled nasty, my dog was shivering and the guy looked he dirty and not probably showered in days - red flag. If this is what they do they should be reported about "house sitting" - ie leaving the pets outside ontheir property instead of inside their home.

We used Paws About Town for a few years while we lived in Newton MA. Im a first responder, so i…read moredont have a set weekly schedule. They were the only dog walkers we could find that were willing to work with our schedule. Our dog is a blind Puggle with a big personality. She absolutely loved every time she got to have her play dates with Jason. You can tell he truly loves what he does and cares about each dog. We even had them board her while we went on vacation a couple times. Honestly I'm not sure I would trust anybody more than Paws About Town with my dog.

On Call Pet Services is run by Kelly Lapre, who works with a team of other people. We've only…read moreinteracted with Kelly, and have found her to be very responsive (as in, nearly always responds within in 15 minutes of an email) and 100% available (she has never once said no to a gig). For cat sitting (2 cats, uncomplicated needs), her rate has been $16, which I find very reasonable. That said, we have been working with Kelly for about a year and a half, and recently decided to switch to another cat sitter. This was not because of anything overwhelmingly egregious on Kelly's part, but rather that we've had better services from other sitters in the past and would like to return to that. For instance, other sitters have always texted us pictures and updates about our cats. With Kelly, I found that she'll give me a brief update if I email to check in, but that's it. I would've preferred if she texted pics daily with every visit as a standard. (Note: When I emailed Kelly to share some concerns/feedback and ask for our keys to be returned, she stated that she is happy to do this for her clients upon request.) Another example is that over a longer gig (4 days) this summer, we returned home to an empty water bowl and two very thirsty cats. When I asked about it over email, Kelly wrote, "I gave them water every time I saw them just like I always do. I have been watching cats daily in the heat for ten years and two cats will empty a bowl of water in one day when it's hot. The water bowl is not big and now that I think of it it was empty each time I came so maybe when your [sic] home you fill it more often or there is another issue." I concur with Kelly that it's possible that a combination of heat, cats, time, etc may have led to the water bowl winding up empty by the time we got home (a day after her last visit), but what concerns me is that she noticed the bowl being continuously empty, and did not reach out to us. I would've been 100% okay with her putting down another water bowl (even without asking us). Also, increased drinking in cats can be a sign of something pretty serious, and I would like to have a pet sitter that has the awareness and expertise to alert me to something like this. Again, not canceling our service because of major issues, but rather some minor ones that overall just put us off. ETA: Kelly said that she mailed my key back to me. It was never received.

For the last year, Kelly Lapre of On Call Pet Service has taken care of my Jack Russell Terrier…read moreTheo, and there is NO ONE I trust more than her, PERIOD. Kelly's rates are very reasonable, and Kelly's very dependable. Kelly's also accommodating. Once when Theo was with Kelly, I ended up in the emergency room, and was unable to care for Theo for a couple of days. Kelly kept Theo until I could resume caring for him. Kelly loves animals, and animals love her. Kelly also took care of my first dog about 10 years ago, and he also loved Kelly. Kelly sends pictures to me frequently, to show how much fun Theo's having. When Kelly comes to pick him up in the morning to take him out for the day, Theo shoots down the stairs, to get into her car, because he knows he's going to have a blast. For cat owners, I have recommended Kelly to one of the most difficult people I know who needed someone to care for her cat who has cardiac issues. Kelly was responsible for feeding him, making sure his water bowl was filled, and checking on his well-being. When my neighbor came back she went out of her way to tell me how grateful she was that I recommended Kelly to her. I believe Kelly provides one of the most important qualities that all animal lovers want, peace of mind knowing your pet is going to feel loved and cared for while you're gone.