We have used this pet sitting service 3x in the last 3 months and couldn't be happier…read more We struggled trying to find someone on short notice (the BF isn't a planner), but we were thankful to find this company. The initial interview with Nadia was informative ( our cats did not behave, but that didn't deter the service). She explained all of the services that would be provided and provided us with the magnet card for the fridge. This was to be used for scanning in and out of the house. You need to log into your account to see the time stamp in and out and the standard information of the pet care. The website is easy to navigate! Our sitter, Hannah, is awesome and she sends daily updates along with the picture of our allusive babies (they are hiders, but this last visit they finally came out to say HI!). I think Hannah was super stoked to get the rare sighting of our Tuxedo Man, as he's not fond of strangers. You could tell by email she was elated! She has crawled under beds to try to capture these two and we thank her for that! She lays out their toys so she knows if they are coming out while she's away and that's comforting to know. She also hides treats around the house to make sure they are coming out as well. On our first trip away, it was just a long weekend, but it's hard to leave your fur babies, we arrived to a clean litter box, food and water full, and the floor free from litter (cat owners know this is no easy feat). When we were gone on another vacation, the snow--apocalypse happened in Raleigh. Four Paws contacted us immediately regarding the weather. They kept us up to date about the status of the roads. Since we just have cats, we didn't want anyone to risk too much by driving, since these babies don't have to be let out and other animals may have needed that attention more., so we told them that if it was too dangerous to not risk it and just try again the next day. They continued to update us and did make it to the house safe and sound. We even told her to not stay the full time just to make sure she was safe. Hannah's emails are funny and written just as how I picture she talks. We enjoy these little tid bits as we are enjoying vacations away from the babies. I really like the services that we have received and they will be booked soon for another vacation we have planned next month!

Unreliable & Disorganized…read more We're new to the area and I needed to find a new pet sitter to cover a planned weekend trip next month. I originally reached out to Four Paws based on good reviews I saw here, but unfortunately had a very frustrating experience instead. Firstly, before being willing to discuss anything they demanded that I make an account on their website and then fill out an extremely lengthy profile. Then, a day or so later, they emailed to ask for specifics for our trip and said they'd be arranging a visit with our sitter, which I answered that same day. Then, after a lull in communication, I got another email asking for the same information I'd provided previously. I provided it again and, again, nothing happened. Finally, having wasted over a week with their cumbersome process and these communication difficulties, I emailed again to ask what was going on... only to get an email back saying their only pet sitter in this area was on maternity leave for the next month and that they couldn't help me - something that they should have know days and days earlier. Now I will have to scramble to find some other arrangements, causing a lot of needless stress and anxiety and possibly putting our plans in jeopardy. They did offer some suggestions of other pet sitters in the area to use, but to those reading this - save yourself a lot of hassle and headache and just pick someone else. UPDATE: The business has responded below by posting private emails including my email address out of context, but only the last set of emails, ignoring the fact that they seem to have lost the first set, and then accused me of lying. I deeply regret giving them any personal information in the first place and would strongly encourage others not to do so.

I've been taking my pets to Six Forks Animal Hospital for years. They have always been extremely…read morehelpful and kind. Dr. Davis is currently helping me navigate one of my cats who is having some heart issues and thyroid problems.

This will be a bit long. Here's the short version: Six Forks Animal Hospital is too busy. They are…read moreso busy that I believe the level of care they can provide is negatively affected. If you want the best level of care for your pet, go elsewhere. Now for the long version: I had been bringing one of my dogs to Six Forks Animal Hospital for years after having a bad experience at Banfield. My negative experiences started after my dog had an allergic reaction to some fleas he got from a new puppy member of the family. We were prescribed corticosteroids and the sores from the allergic reaction cleared; all was well. Unfortunately the skin sores came back months later and again we were given corticosteroids alongside antibiotics to treat a possible skin infection. Skin cleared up and months later the sores returned. Our dog had bouts of skin sores for years that we continued to battle with the same treatment that didn't seem to be working. Eventually I did some research into corticosteroids and I learned about how terrible the side effects can be; Particularly for long term treatment of illness. I LEARNED THAT CORTICOSTEROIDS CAN MAKE YOUR DOG MORE PRONE TO COMMON BACTERIAL INFECTIONS! After learning this I began to refuse all steroids from Six Forks Animal Hospital. It took years for my dog's hormones to recover but eventually the skin infections stopped. I learned about alternative treatment methods for his skin that worked much better and were much less harmful. Keep in mind that a vet's job is to offer the best level of care possible. I had to spend my own time to learn of a more optimal treatment plan for my dog. Had I not done that, my dog may have continued to deteriorate as corticosteroids can cause a wide range of chronic health conditions such as diabetes (his blood sugar began to rise!), osteoarthritis (he began having trouble using stairs), hearing problems (he eventually went deaf)! The final straw for me was when I brought my young boxer in for some feet allergies. I very clearly and bluntly told the staff that I did not want any kind of steroids to be used for his treatment. During COVID I am not allowed to be present while the vet is providing care to my dog. The front desk called me and told me that I will be billed for a Cytopoint shot (yes, this is what I wanted) AND A KENELOG INJECTION (Kenelog is another corticosteroid!!). I was furious. The staff are obviously not communicating and the vet is obviously not reading my dog's chart fully. I will not be bringing any of my pets to Six Forks Animal Hospital again and I will share my opinions with my friends and family when they are making decisions for their pets. Be careful out there folks. Care for your furry friends and never trust a vet to do their best.

Lynn has cared for my 2 dogs for several years and she's very dependable, loves the dogs and always…read moredoes a great job. I'm very comfortable leaving them in her care and know they'll be well cared for. The dogs love her. They get excited and run to the window when they hear her name.

Although a long-time Raleigh resident and dog owner, until May, 2023 I had never used a pet sitter,…read moreand it took me a considerable amount of time, online research, and several extensive interviews before I was fortunate to find Lynn's Compassionate Pet Care. And while my pet care needs were not for the typical reason of vacation travel, but rather due to my surgical procedure and post-op recovery at home, my experience offers an especially accurate assessment of this professional's level of expertise, since I was present during all of her visits! Moreover, having two adult Salukis not at ease with unknown humans and requiring considerably more daily exercise than the average family pet, I had ruled out several perspective pet-sitting companies before interviewing Lynn, who was the only candidate who understood that if a sighthound manages to get loose, chances are slim that it will survive automobile traffic, due to its athletic speed and desire to chase small wildlife. Her rapport with my two aloof girls was miraculous, and there was never any doubt that they were safe in her care. It is no exaggeration to say that I would have cancelled my surgery if not for Lynn's Compassionate Care!

Buzzy's is the Best Doggy Camp on Planet Earth! We've been bringing our dogs here for years now and…read morehave had our Labrador Retrievers stay with Joan & Buzzy (Joan's Irish Setter) for as long as 3 months at a time while we have had to be away on business. We have never had a problem and feel completely comfortable leaving our 'kids' there. Joan sends us a short video of our pups each day so that we can see they are having A BALL while we are missing them from far away. Joan does a great job watching after the dogs. She is a friendly and wonderful person. I can't imagine being more comfortable leaving my dogs with anyone else. And the property is beautiful! Joan only takes in a limited number of dogs at any one time (I think the number is 6 or 8) so each dog gets plenty of attention. The sleeping quarters are clean and each dog has a large area to relax in. Outside there is a HUGE fenced in area that used to be used for horses that the dogs now use to run and play with each other. It's tough to judge a dog camp the first time you see it. Everything may look great and you may have read a review or have been referred by a friend, but you never really know. Its only on the second visit that you get a real indication as to how well the a dog camp treats its guests and you get that indication FROM YOUR DOG. Nowadays we can't get within a half mile of Buzzy's before our dog starts jumping around and singing excitedly in the back of our truck. In short, our dog LOVES to visit Buzzy's Bark-n-Run! Then at the end of the visit I think our pup is actually disappointed to see us when we show up to pick her up! The bottom line is that dogs don't want to leave Buzzy's! This may be the easiest Five Star Review I've ever written for Yelp.

We and our dog had a wonderful experience with Buzzy's Bark-N-Run Dog Camp. The owner, Joan, is…read moreknowledgeable and very caring about all the animals at the farm. Her understanding of dogs is amazing--she was able to correctly assess the personality of our Roxie within two minutes of meeting her--and when Roxie seemed stressed at night, Joan was able to find a solution that calmed her and made her a happier camper. Joan also helped to reduce our stress by giving us text updates and sending us videos of Roxie romping with other campers. After looking at other boarding places with metal crates on concrete floors in giant warehouses, seeing Buzzy's immediately felt like coming home, with fields of green grass for Roxie to run on, and chickens and donkeys for her to watch and bark at. (So, I guess Roxie did fulfill both parts of the "bark" and "run" promise of the camp.) Joan is no-nonsense, the way you want in someone caring for your loved pet...but she is also obviously in love with all the creatures on her farm. Roxie came home happy, healthy, and worn-out. We are thrilled to have found Buzzy's, and we will definitely be boarding Roxie here again.

They do not honor the SPCA voucher program. While listed as a participating veterinarian on the…read moreSPCA website, they only offer a small discount. It is not the $80 set price. Unfortunate when you are trying to help control the outdoor cat population.

Don't take your pet here. i took my dog here to get a check up and an ultrasound because she was…read morepregnant they told me she was gonna have two puppies, She ended up having seven! she give birth 2 weeks after.they never sent me the ultrasound pictures i payed more then 200$ don't recommend such a scam.

I have read many of the recent reviews, and, as always, there are both the good and the bad. Our…read moreexperience has been the former. Like Gabriella, our dog was on contract with a chain vet, and the place in Brier Creek was a circus, always busy, and the ladies up front were constantly on the phone, so BCAH was the answer for us. Friendly and knowledgeable staff and vets, and able to schedule an appointment as quickly as needed, always a good sign. Our pup is old (16 years), kind of blind, definitely deaf, the usual arthritis in the hips, etc but healthy otherwise! Dr. G added another pill to his usual regimen, which has helped his mobility. He refuses to get sick! He has been there to get his nails trimmed recently, and the hospital is so convenient, and the vibe is welcoming. Definitely recommend Brier Creek Animal Hopsital!

Took 2 of my babies here and i must say that the staff and doctor are so incredible and…read morecompassionate. The kindness i have experienced on both occasions are beyond what i have experienced with any chain Vet. Everything is explained thoroughly with immediate resolutions. I highly recommend!

Such outstanding service! I was updated from pickup to drop off with pictures. Prompt, courteous,…read moreand made sure my pup was walked and fed during transport. Truly grateful for such wonderful care for my dog when I was unable to pick him up for a 2 hour journey. Absolutely recommend!

She had a calm, kind initial meeting with my 2 reactive dogs. Then there was an excellent response…read moretime to the request for sitting, good updates during the weekend I was gone, and my dogs were happy and fine upon my return. Kathi also managed to care for my pets despite having a family emergency.