Jeff is so kind and genuinely cares for each dog as if it was his own. We have dropped our doggo…read moreoff for multiple night stays a few times and are very happy with the care he received. A few different places were suggesting that we bring in our dog 2-3 times before he could stay with them. That seemed quite excessive. Jeff recommended once, which is all that was needed. Our dog can be temperamental, but was at ease with Jeff. We are very grateful for Bark Side!

I found Bark Side of the Moon while planning my first trip away from home since 2020. Lil Ricky (my…read moresenior chihuahua) is a special flower, and 2 years of being home with his family made him (and I!) particularly nervous about being separated from his humans and his home. But Jeff at Bark Side made sure Ricky felt safe and cared for. I appreciate that, unlike some doggy daycares, Bark Side has a more mellow, chill vibe, which is perfect for my older, smaller dog. It was clear from pictures and reports that Ricky felt at ease while boarding with Jeff. We will definitely be using Bark Side again and recommend other pet parents check them out!

Bud loves Maya! She walks him two days a week. He is a springer and has lots of energy.read more

If I could give zero I would. This person leaves poop bags all over. Grotty. And allowed my cutie…read morepie to eat something toxic and we spent 1000$ in vets bill. No offer to compensate. No apology just I can't control what pets eat Do not trust them ever! I'll gladly give you a referral for new one my wife and I use. Less expensive, more services and kind, loving. Actually that's the first clue I hZd because they are kinda flat, expressionless. We are prob going to be doing civil suit next Take this business down.

My husband and I use NSPS every time we go out of town and always know our cats are in great hands!…read moreWe get plenty of pictures, and we get detailed notes about the kitties from each day. The pets also get a lot of attention. It's not just a quick visit to give food and go. They took great care of our senior cat before she passed away, and they take great care of our new kittens. As long as we live in the area, we will use NSPS.

They weren't able to help me with my pup sitting needs. But they left a detailed message, gave me…read moresome good ideas and were very kind. Thank you!

My girlfriend and I brought home an 8 week old puppy and knew we'd need a dog walker to join our…read morelittle family once we had to go back to the office. (we were lucky enough to get nearly a month of puppy leave.) It was hard finding someone we felt we could trust, but Jack and his crew came highly recommended from my best friend. And sure enough, as soon as I met Jack I knew he was the one for us. We work in social media so we have weird hours and our schedules change day to day. Jack is always flexible and incredibly accommodating. We literally couldn't raise Theo without him and his team. A BIG plus for us is that Jack and co. only take one dog out at a time, so I know that Theo is safe and getting one on one attention. I know "wag" is a thing, but I see those walkers with 4 dogs at a time and I shudder. What if one dog turns on the other? Also, we love that a quick text and picture is standard and included in the incredibly reasonable pricing. Spencer seems to be the walker who takes Theo out the most, and his pictures are always amazing. We cannot thank this crew enough for taking care of our little guy. It's such a relief knowing we have them in our lives.

I really can't say enough good things about Uptown Pet Services! Jack is such a gem, and I know our…read morecat is in great hands with him. The people who work for him (Spencer, Josh, and any others who I don't know) are also great, and our cat loves them (and she is a VERY picky judge of character!) They're very flexible, have helped us out on very short notice before, and have even helped us out with special requests. I could go on and one, but these folks are the best!

I'm a nurse with long hours and a changing schedule. Ive used other dog walking services in the…read morepast and was always let down by inconsistency & the last thing you want to worry about is a missed or late walk when you're gone from your pup for these long hours. I wish I could give Windy City Paws a million stars! They're thorough when meeting you and your pup. They worked really great with my schedule and if anything came up they always communicated with me and had another dog walker available. I feel like my dog is in great hands with every walker. Special shoutout to Mia! You've been so wonderful with my dog Penny, sending lots of pictures and updates and just being awesome all around! Thank you so much for all of your help!

We have been using Windy City Paws for several years now and are very impressed by their…read moreorganization, communication, and consistency- Every visit is well documented and we feel like they are taking great care of our pets- Keep it up WCP!

I am writing to express my appreciation for your professional staff and their commitment to…read moreproviding such exceptional care for pets. It is clear that you prioritize the safety and well-being of the animals, ensuring they have a wonderful experience socializing with other dogs. I highly recommend Bow Wow as a safe and reliable

Our dogs, friends, and community love Bow Wow Lounge being a part of our lives. Ernie has been…read moregoing there all his life and as long as he keeps pulling on his leash to get in to Bow Wow's door he will keep going there.

Sandra quickly bonded with our shy rescue cat and has become a regular part of our busy routine…read more She's responsive with communication and is a great help when we travel out of town! Our adult cat is most comfortable and confident at home and on her normal schedule and Sandra does a great job accommodating her needs. If you're looking for a pet sitter, we highly recommend this business.

We have used Right at Home Pet Service for almost two years. The service is reliable, compassionate…read moreand flexible to our needs. We started with one dog and when we adopted our second, a special needs puppy, they were incredibly open to helping us and loving to our puppy, who needed serious help getting up and down the stairs for a time. There is always a text with pictures after every walk and a note with more details to come home to. We were on a five walks a week, two dogs per walk schedule so it was imperative to have solid communication, which we did. Our requests were answered promptly and cancelations were no problem. We are sad to be moving out of state and losing such a great partner. Bonus: When we've been locked out of the house, they come and let us in (for a small fee, better than a locksmith)! PS: Our pup is the one with the hat on ;).

Liza is amazing. Reasonably priced, reliable, flexible, and my dog absolutely adores her (and so do…read moreI!) I haven't ever left my dog for a night since adopting him but I know that when I finally do I'll trust Liza to watch him. I am seriously so grateful to my neighbor that referred me. Before using Pokey Pets I was using a larger dog walking business, spending more and was nervous about having a different person in my apartment every day that really didn't know my dog. I love having the same walker everyday that my dog knows and loves and doesn't judge my messy apartment. She send amazing photos and sincere updates after every walk. Couldn't recommend more!

This service started out really well but has turned really unprofessional. The owner and sole…read moreemployee of the business tends to take things personally that aren't. On multiple occasions she has misinterpreted my intent and sent me either page long texts or emails describing her feelings about something I said or did that she didn't like for various reasons. She is far too quick to fly off the handle before getting clarification. I thought this was a professional relationship but I have ended up spending way too much of my time having to manage communication. This is where things unraveled... On Aug. 19th, Liza texted me to say that her schedule slows down around 3-4pm and said that if I wanted regular walks for my dog, she can do them for really cheap. I didn't need the walks but figured "why not" since they were so cheap. This is key. I did not need the walks. I did not ask for the walks. Had she not approached me, I wouldn't have ever done these walks. We decided on every Wednesday. On Sept. 12th, Liza texted me that she couldn't do the walk due to a personal matter. I said fine. We had, however, scheduled walks for the next three days, so the next day I texted her to confirm she could still do those scheduled walks. My partner and I were concerned that she may need more time to deal with the personal matter and just wanted to make sure we didn't need to find another walker. In fact, this is exactly what I said "Good morning. Hope you're feeling better. So we have you lined up for the next three days and I just need to know if I can depend on you being able to walk the pups because we won't be able to come back to take care of them. If you're not feeling up to it, I completely understand. Just need to know so that I can make other arrangements if need be." Instead of just getting a yes or no, I received a text saying that she doesn't think she has done anything in the past to make me think she is unreliable and then jumped to the conclusion that I may want to completely terminate the service, asking me if I wanted my key back. It was really confusing and total overkill for what I thought was a simple text confirming service. I clarified by saying that this isn't what I meant and that I just wanted to know if she needed more time to deal with the personal matter. I got a long response about how everyone needs to take time off sometimes and that if I wanted recommendations for a different walker, she could provide them. Again, I WAS COMPLETELY FINE WITH THE TIME OFF AND NEVER SAID OTHERWISE. So once I again said I was just making sure, she confirmed service and completed service. I then asked for vacation pet-care in October and we arranged for such care. Yesterday I got an email saying we need to change our Wednesday's to another day because she is now overbooked. Since I didn't need those walks to begin with, I said we could just not do them. I got an email back about how she's been so good to me and given discounts but that apparently they haven't been well received so maybe we should just do standard rates from now on. I was fine with this so I responded with, "sounds like a plan." The reply I got was whether she should remove the October vacation care that we had previously scheduled. WTF. I responded that I don't see why we would do that since my plans hadn't changed but considering this weird communication that it might actually be for the best. The reply I got was very lengthy and went on to say how ungrateful I was and how generous those cheap Wednesday walks (THAT I DID NOT NEED OR SEEK OUT) were; she states that she offered that price to work with my limited budget. Again, WTF. See above. THEN she told me my entitlement was something she chose not to deal with and was now forced to terminate the relationship. Thought that's what I had just done but ok. I've had breakups with romantic partners that weren't this dramatic. If you choose to go with Pokey, I recommend you tread lightly and be very careful with what you say and how.