I have used Philly Fit Dog to walk both my large dogs twice a day, 5x a week for about a 1 year now…read moreand I absolutely love and trust them, and there's nothing more important between a dog owner and the dog walker/sitter than trust! Let me summarize the main reasons why you should hire them. 1) They are VERY RESPONSIVE, there's nothing more frustrating than needing to make changes to your walk or book a walk for a last minute weekend and no one is responding. Whitney responds very fast and always does her best to fulfill your needs. She is very professional and has never let me down. 2) Walkers that pay attention and are attentive. I have had about three consistent walkers and they all follow the very specific long and detailed instructions I leave for my pups. Especially Bridget, she is wonderful and so caring with my dogs! 3) Petcheck technology, you can easily schedule/change, track the walk, view the walk report card, and see pictures from the walk. I also leave instructions and building codes on here, it's very easy to use and seems like Whitney checks it very often when you requests new walks. You can also leave notes for the walker that day, this is useful if there are minor changes or if you just need to leave a FYI for your walker. Let me tell you, I have gone through my share of crappy, inconsistent, dog walkers, and it can be very frustrating, but with Philly Fit Dog I can go to work with the peace of mind that my pups will be in good hands, and I can't say how big of a relief that has been. Thank you Philly Fit dog!!

I have used philly fit dog for the past 5 years for my Rottweiler. My pup had some challenges as a…read morepuppy and adult (lol) Philly fit dog and all their walkers met every challenge with me. I never worried that my dog wasn't with the best care when I wasn't home. I also used their overnight service and was very pleased with that as well. For anyone who needs dog walking/sitting in the city should contact them. Skully and I thank everyone from the Philly Fit Dog team.

I have been using Doggie VIP for years and they are always exceptional…read more I just had my rescue Yorkie had a very disturbing situation where she was at a friends house and she got out and I'm very grateful that a Neighbor a few blocks away on a very congested Street found her and called me. I am forever grateful. I mentioned this to Doggie VIP knowing that they already show my Yorkie such TLC. I mentioned this to them and they even want more over and beyond with showing her so much love and support during this time I just wanted to shout out to them. They are amazing each one of the staff that comes my dog recognises them and they just show so much love thank you again.

When moving to Philly, finding good pet care/boarding options for my dog was high on the priority…read morelist. DoggieVIP has been amazing time and time again. I am super grateful to the staff here for taking such good care of my sweet but somewhat anti social dog while I am away, and for always being so communicative about how she is doing and any small issues that arise during her stay. The space is clean, they are strict about capacity, and they do a thorough socialization check prior to allowing dogs to come for boarding or daycare. This past weekend, I had an issue arise where my sitter had to leave town unexpectedly. DoggieVIP absolutely saved the day by allowing my dog to come stay for the weekend on late notice. They answered my panicked texts and calls immediately and took such great care of Fred while I was away. This spot is great about sending photo updates and all reservations can be made via text message, which makes scheduling a breeze. I will continue to use this location and their Riverwalk location anytime I travel. So grateful and can't recommend them enough!

This doggy daycare is wonderful! I took my little T here when I used to work down in center city!…read moreIt is conveniently located near center city for easy drop off and pick up. The staff at Central Bark are all very caring of the dogs they watch and I know Tyson misses his Central Bark family. He would pull me as fast as could to the door in the morning because he couldn't wait to play with all his Central Bark friends! I would recommend this daycare facility to everyone. Your dog comes home so tired from playing all day. It is also great exercise and stimulation for your pet if they have a lot of energy.

We board our three year old terrier here when we travel. A great service that our dog loves. Thank…read moreyou CB team!

I love the folks at Philly Pet Hotel. We have had a number of stays, including a recent two-week…read morestay, and Dosa loves being treated like a VIP (very important pup). You can tell that she loves the place - lots of tail wagging and excitement whenever we visit. For those whose dogs are their "children," this is the place. I always feel the staff treats Dosa like they would treat their own dog. I get lovely email/text updates and while I miss her, I am never worried about her treatment or care. Dosa stays in a villa as she is dog-reactive, and they are very careful with her. She loves her 1:1 playtime and cuddles and I get the feeling she gets a lot of attention there. At each stay, they wash her bedding and toys and she returns home happy with lots of good memories. Jared and the team know Dosa and I feel so confident leaving her in their hands. Two things to note: 1. Check-in can take some time as they inspect her toys for choking hazards. This is great but do make sure you're not cutting it too close with catching a flight. 2. For one improvement, it would be great if the staff can answer the phone after hours. Dosa (like many dogs) gets anxious during thunderstorms and has medication to help. I've tried calling the office when I know a thunderstorm is expected in Philly, but they do not answer and I don't think they've given her the meds. Not a deal-breaker, but just an area for improvement. Thank you, Philly Pet Hotel team! xoxo, Dosa

This is the next best thing to having a dog nanny, if there even is such a thing. They take care of…read moremy dog with such affection and warmth that her tail starts wagging wildly as soon as she walks through their doors! It's never easy leaving your dog when you're going on vacation, but the Pet Hotel makes it painless. Our dog can't wait to play with her doggie friends there. Plus we get pics and texts every day of what she's up to. The owners are always on site and run a tight ship. Immaculate facility! Highly recommend.

Villa la Paws is my dog's favorite spot for daycare and boarding. Rocky is a daycare regular and I…read morelove that I can check in on him with the cameras. He also always has a great time whenever he stays over. One thing I really like about the boarding at Villa is that the dogs are not put into separate crates at night, but rather get to sleep in couch-filled rooms with other dogs. We've also utilized the grooming and bathing services at villa, which is awesome because he comes home smelling better than when he went in! The owners and staff at Villa are so friendly, and I know my dog is in good hands everytime I drop him off. Rocky even got to be one of the "dogs of the month" this year!

They are dishonest. The workers will knee dogs away from them. The owner just continues to lie…read moreand not say a word if something happens to your pup. It amazes me how they don't tell the owners if any issues come up while the pup is there. If you demand to see the video and for answers, he will shut you out. I'm thankful for about 5 workers there who treated my pup right every time.

Ex-employee here. I will try to keep this short. Working at…read moreFour Paws was one of my greatest joys. Bob, the owner, is a soft spoken but sincere animal lover. His family takes in abandoned dogs and he's even helped care for cats that live on the property. I would absolutely trust him with my dog. Most of the people working at Four Paws are the artsy/socially awkward type who connect naturally with animals. They want your dogs to be safe and happy not because it's their job, but because they really care. They are good people and you can absolutely trust them with your dogs. The building itself is old but clean. The dogs are divided into groups for free play, rotating every hour so each group gets time in each space. They love it! Highly recommend!!

i have been using Four Paws for many years when I need to board my dog, Tessa. Everyone there is…read morevery good - all pet oriented & attentive. My dog has access to indoor & outdoor runs & they rotate them during the day to different rooms w/different toys or activities. she likes it there. Highly recommend

We take our pups, Charlie and Baker, to CBW Middlesex. I am shocked to see the other 1 star…read morereviews. The team there is second to none. It is really the only place where we feel 100% comfortable leaving them while we travel. Whether C and B spend the day at day care, or the weekend there, they come home tired and worn out! Our youngest, Baker, is a puppy, and has a TON of energy. Occasionally, upon pick up from day care, we will hear that he had to go to time out for a little bit. We are ok because we know Baker can get a little rambunctious. If you are on the fence, give this place a try. They have always treated our dogs appropriately and we will not go anywhere else!

My dog loves going here. She loves the women the best. They are so attentive to her needs. Snuggle…read moreTime Fridays are her favorite.

I cannot recommend Dr. Julian at Windcrest Animal Hospital enough, especially for ferret care…read more Dr. Julian was my ferret Lucy's veterinarian for six wonderful years, and throughout that entire time he was consistently knowledgeable, compassionate, patient, and truly dedicated to her health and well-being. He always took the time to explain everything in detail, answer questions thoroughly, and ensure Lucy received the very best care possible. I never once doubted that she was in the most capable and caring hands. After we moved to Florida, we were no longer able to continue seeing Dr. Julian, and sadly, we ultimately had to say goodbye to Lucy due to lymphoma. Even so, I will forever be grateful for the many healthy, happy years she had under his care. If you have a ferret and are searching for a veterinarian who is experienced, attentive, and genuinely caring, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Julian at Windcrest Animal Hospital.

This review is for Dr. Dawkins and his veterinary nurse, Kimberly. What a first class experience…read more I'm a new dog mom, and freaked out about my son maybe eating a metal charm off a shoe. I called ahead to ask about wait times and pricing, and Kimberly was kind and helpful over the phone. I'm new to the area and have also never been to this vet, so I was a bit anxious when I got here. My fear was unfounded. Dr. Dawkins is one of the most kind, knowledgeable, and respectful doctors I've met to date. He did not dismiss my fears, and was very attentive to my concerns. I would call my experience here a 5 star one. Thank you to Dr. Dawkins, and I want to seriously thank Kimberly because she was so incredibly supportive and kind to us, I just absolutely loved her and her professionalism. I would recommend this location, and especially the staff here to anyone in need of emergency vet care.

My dog loves Dawg Day. She always comes home happy and tired. Everyone there is super friendly!read more

First, I will say much of the support staff tries to take care of the dogs, but given the lack of…read moretraining and support from the management, it's difficult. A recent conversations with the owner (Barbara), she told us: 1. Barbara (owner) says she doesn't trust the staff and has a camera on the desk to watch them, but does not have cameras to watch the dog or situations with the dogs. 2. There are two sizes, little and big-sized dogs. If your dog is roughly 50lbs, they will be put up with dogs well over 100lbs. 3. There are no procedure guides for the staff on how to deal with different situations. They have an initial evaluation, but there is no guide to this - it's a gut check. 4. In the situation described below, they have no problems keeping the dogs together. 5. She was not sorry dogs were hurt under their protection, dogs are dogs. I called several dog daycares and asked them their practice for the above items and all of the other businesses have cameras, hire staff they trust, provide routine training, and have procedures. *** The situation -- Recently we had an incident where we were called by the owner, Barbara, saying that our dog and another dog had been playing rough and our dog had a bite mark under is front leg and she wanted to take him to the vet. (I saved the voice mail) We pick up our dog in the afternoon and he has 15 staples covering two parts in his leg, and the vet wrote on the invoice that they had to do a reconstructive procedure to repair the damage. I calmly called the daycare and we hear a ghostly story that our dog didn't want to play with a bigger dog and was attacked. I am not mad because like kids, dogs will be dogs, but request that Barbara call me the next day so I can better understand the situation and the plan moving forward. No calls come. However the next day, the others dog owner calls me and feels horrible. It did irritate me that the daycare gave out my personal information without my permission. It is at this point I find out that this other dog is a rottweiler and over 100+ pounds. My dog is 55 pounds hound/lab mix. The other owner and I have a great call and neither are mad, but we both here different stories and now we are both concerned because it feels like a cover-up. She is told that our dog was the aggressor. I truly appreciate the other owner calling me - it means the world to me. Both me and the other dog owner want to understand what the plan is for the dog daycare to reintroduce the dogs to daycare. We both want the same outcome - no dogs getting injured but to have a safe, fun time. After two days, the daycare owner, Barbara calls me. What surprises me is she doesn't even say she feels bad that our dog is injured, instead says, "I'm apologize that you feel upset that your dog was hurt." This is when Barbara explains the above points to me, and says the only plan to reintroduce our dog back to the daycare is to give him another evaluation. By this time I have talked with another daycare and they explain that anytime that there is a wound, that dog cannot come back till they are healed for their own protection. Then they make sure that those two dogs are not in the same room again for their own protection. Next, they have a written plan to reintroduce the wounded dog back into daycare which can take several visits but with constant supervision and care. I called Barbara back and asked for a refund of the unused days and to cover the vet bills and she is not interested and will not respond as she promised she would. I'm saddened by this whole situation because we trust and like the staff, but they do not have the support that they need.