Joanie's Welcome Wagon is the most spectacular pet sitting company on the island of Brigantine, and…read moreperhaps the east coast. Joanie is kind and careful and loving. She is knowledgable, dependable, extremely trustworthy, and overall a wonderful person. Joanie cared for my dogs for almost four years. They adored her and I always knew that if I was at the beach or across the ocean in London, that I could trust that the dogs and my home were both in very capable hands. Joanie knows the island and comes highly recommended by the vet hospital. She is truly worth her weight in gold and goes above and beyond, treating your pets as if they were her own. I have lived in many places and we have never found anyone that could replace Joanie. Five stars and two paws up, she's the best in town!

From the owner: I love furbabies and would care for yours as if they were my own!read more

Friendly caring and amazing staff. Brownie can't wait to jump out of the car and run in the door…read more He greats the staff with waging tail and kisses. He doesn't want to leave when I pick him up I use the Atlantic City Pet Hotel for boarding, grooming and daycare. I highly recommend them.

I booked last min for the first time and they were very accommodating, great service, and show they…read morecare. They require proper vaccinations which is a must especially for our dog who loves to socialize, which they provide play time. Upon arrival they showed our dog love and were able to put him in a pen with a group of other playful pups. I checked up on him mid way through his stay and he was having so much fun he didn't even show signs of separation anxiety which let me know he was being treated well. We will return and hit the casinos in peace :)

Best pet sitter I've ever had!! If you're an anxious pet lover, Samantha will ease your woes while…read moreur away!!

From the owner: Trusted, Insured, and Bonded Pet Sitter does everything from walking, trash takeout, and litter box…read morecleaning!

I called 4 times and left a detailed voicemail each time. Someone finally called me back after the…read more3rd attempt, 2 weeks later, and left me a message. I called back, left a voicemail again and no response back. I tried calling at different times of the day thinking someone would pick up, it is a place of business after all, but nobody ever did. ‍

While some dogs may do fine in a boarding facility, my quirky old girls do much, much better when…read morecared for in their own home. I feel so fortunate to have found Paws First, which gives me the option to have my pets cared for in their own home. The ability to book online makes arranging for pet sitting so easy and convenient. Response time is always very quick, and the rates are reasonable for the peace of mind these people provide. I love getting email updates on how my dogs are doing. Even when they're naughty and get into the trash or have a little accident, everything is in order when I get home and my dogs are happy and loved. **Need to add an update because of one visit in particular. It has taken me a while to be able to write this. Over the Summer, I had the amazing folks from Paws First watching my dogs while I was away for the weekend out of state. My senior dog's health had been in decline for a while, but it didn't seem to be cause for too much concern- just typical old dog stuff. One night, her health took a very sudden and dramatic turn. It was clear that if she were brought in to the the vet that she would not be returning. I didn't want my old girl's last moments to be spent someplace unfamiliar. The staff at Paws First went above and beyond to provide extra care and comfort to her when she needed it most so I could race home to be with her. I am forever grateful for all they did for her.

Great service! We had to get a sitter last minute for a wedding and they set us up the day before…read more Sue was incredible with our little one and would definitely recommend to anyone by the New Jersey shore.

As a mom of three under six who travels regularly with our kids, I'm used to working with agencies…read morein different places. This was the first time that the owner of the agency refused to provide a last name/resume/address/credentials/phone number/ANY VERIFIABLE INFORMATION for the sitter up front. She seemed to take it personally that I didn't take her word for it that her referral was flawless. But again, as a mom of three kids who travels regularly - I've learned the value in validating and doing a basic google search of the person I'm hoping to leave three small children with. On Monday, the owner wrote to me, "XX will reach out with a blocked call to introduce herself, if you miss her call, no worries, she will be there for you all on Saturday." I politely asked for a last name and a phone number, such that I could speak to her in advance of her standing in front of me and my kids before I leave to go to a wedding for six hours. The owner replied telling me no, I could not have any of that information because, "XX is very well established in our organization." Then she tried to push me by saying that there's only one other agency in the area and its not insured in NJ and is so large. This was consistent with the level of professionalism we experienced. By Wednesday morning, I still hadn't heard from the sitter or been given anything that I could independently verify. I emailed the owner to tell her this wouldn't work out. Magically, the sitter calls me within minutes of me hitting send and is now willing to make an exception and share her phone number. By this point (four days before the event), we have made other arrangements with someone willing to let me Google them in advance. This agency's sitters may all be amazing. But I've never once been told by an agency (or a competent babysitter, for that matter) that I can't see a copy of a sitter's CPR certificate, identification, or dated background check. In this day and age, we just can't take the chance and go with a "trust me, I run an agency" approach. Particularly when other reviews of this agency here and elsewhere indicate there have been issues of sitters not showing up or not being professional. The owner texted me to tell me that she would still charge us the sitter referral fee because she DID make a placement and it was my choice to cancel her. She and I have a different opinion on what a placement is - mine isn't "here is the first name of a person." She can keep the $20 though - seems like they need it more than we do. UPDATE: 10/25/2019 1) To re-iterate, we did NOT hire a babysitter and this is a review of the agency's policies, not the babysitter herself, since we found a different babysitter before this agency's sitter called us. 2) To be clear, the owner did not literally say "trust me, I run an agency." Instead, she argued that I did not need to see any supporting documents about the sitter (including her last name, a dated background check, or her phone number) because, as she literally texted to me, "I vet the sitter so clients don't have to." In three states and in five sitter agencies, I have always been sent more information and/or supporting documents or we have chosen not to use that baby-sitting agency. 3) The owner asserts that the babysitter called me several times and just did not leave a message. I do not believe this is true. 4) After texting me "as soon as you remove your yelp statement i will be happy to refund our 20.00 fee for scheduling n canceling a sitter," she did go ahead and refund the fee. To be clear, I did not request this refund. 5) The owner has told me multiple times by text message that she is contacting an attorney "in reference to slander and disrupting business on false pretenses."

Would rate lower if I could. I brought my cat to this place to see if they could help my cat with a…read moretooth that was loss and swelling in the mouth. The vet gave me the impression I was an annoyance visit. She looked at the tooth said it would eventually fall out. Gave him a rabies vaccination and left for another appointment. She provided me some antibiotics. I took him to another doctor and the tooth was removed. Brigantine is a rip off. An expensive waste of money. I will never return.

I left a review on Google and since I can't reply, I wanted to respond here…read more First of all, I didn't keep you on the phone and simply babble. I listened to you explain how costly human rabies vaccines are and the process you experience with titer tracking to assure yourself that you are protected. I mentioned concerns about profits, yes. Especially with the plethora of alternatives and research proving long lasting immunity in some animals. I am concerned that our animals are being over medicated, like humans, and it is manifesting as increased chronic conditions. Sadly, premature deaths in some cases. Statistics are telling. Secondly, I didnt say I waited 3 hours. I said I should have blocked off 3 hours vs 2 for the entire experience considering I had another commitment at 630. My appointment was 430. I was considering travel with the mention of 3 vs 2 hours. I should have set more time aside. I am accustomed to a vet checking for heart-worm and checking stools. You had already told me during our 30 min conversation that blood work was not always needed, especially with younger dogs. I appreciate you reiterating that my dog showed no signs of illness and would not need further testing. But, even at past wellness visits my dog was tested for heartworm and stool tested. I did ask about a refill for heart worm medication at check out and was told that she would need a heart worm test first. I was able to get my refill so no worries. The only item I mentioned having at home was a brand new flea collar. A collar you said would prevent a potential flea infestation on my dog. I was surprised she even had a flea since we had taken her to a groomer for assessment and they did not see any despite the small inflamed patch on her skin. After you left medical room, I had to ask you if there was anything more that could be given to help with inflammatory response; then you brought up a steroid. I had to ask you since this option was not given to me before you left room. We both agreed if the collar did not resolve then I could call you in 2 weeks for said prescription. I came in because she was signaling discomfort in that area. I was not provided any offering or immediate solutions to relieve such. I assume that the steroid is not an option now despite paying for an exam. After I posted my google review, you felt the need to send me a Dear John letter. No mention that we could still receive a steroid which you recommended 2 weeks post appt. if she wasnt 100%. I am allowed to ask questions as I was interviewing you. Clearly that was burdensome to you and instead of politely ending our conversation on phone you now are portraying that you were forced to be on the phone. You shared your personal medical information w/ me when I was merely talking about my dog and concerns about synthetic medicines. They can have unpleasant side effects. I wanted to know if titer tests were available vs. potentially over stimulating my dog's immune system. We agreed to hold off on any vaccine until she was 100% health wise or that I may participate in a free clinic as I have done in the past. Again, I am allowed to choose natural or alternative treatments over chemical anything. You can't meet people like me half way. That is why I said I would not be coming back. I would like similar minded individuals to know that you aren't open to holistic, natural, or conservative care. Feedback may help another save time and money. Our only holistic vet in this county is no longer in practice so finding someone comparable will be difficult. I don't connect with condescending energy. It is not a welcoming energy. I am sure some people feel comfortable with you, I am not warning people about you being anything terrible. I am just stating the truth based on my experience. Individuals that prefer natural or question the billion dollar animal industry and conflicting research to justify such may want to consider looking elsewhere. That's all. Thanks for the reassurance you provided, that our dog is healthy and needed no extra tests or treatment beyond a collar. Thanks for also warning me about Amazon's fraudulent products. However, reality suggests there is a more pressing issue than just some people buying fake products. Again, I rarely shop Amazon for anything but appreciate the information. Regulators of these products have issued warnings too. It's accessible to the public on respected research and government websites. None of these direct resources mention Amazon but I 100% agree that is concerning. They mention transparency and risks associated with some chemical treatments commonly prescribed to pets but no mention of it being isolated to Amazon or any supplier. My last bit of feedback? Maybe do not speak negatively about natural health products or choices if you aren't an expert on them. A few of your statements didn't align and seemed contradictory. Final note, you saw one flea on her. I have the visit recorded.