Peace of Mind While Away: Thanks Erica!…read more My cat, Kira, can be a bit finicky and fearful, so I was nervous about leaving her for a weekend trip. I found Erica from Wags to Whiskers, through a web search, and was very excited that she serviced the Kentlands. During the meet-and-greet, Erica took the time to get to know Kira and her routine and preferences. For example, Erica asked about Kira's favorite toys, and where she might hide. When I am away, Erica sends daily text updates and pictures, which puts my mind at ease. When I return home, Kira is happy and relaxed. The litter box is clean, and her food, and water fountain are full. Erica's reliable, attentive, and loving care make my trips much more enjoyable because I don't have to worry about the care Kira is receiving. I would definitely recommend her to other pet owners as Eric cares for Kira as if she were her own! And that is hard to find!

Erica has been a WONDERFUL dog walker for my two dogs, Bandit and Harley! I am so sad to be moving…read moreout of the area, because we will be missing her! My dogs can be leash reactive to other dogs while walking, and Erica was able to manage them both perfectly. Her way of being with them made me feel confident that they were safe and well cared for on their walks! Erica clearly is a genuine animal lover, and even sensitive, reactive dogs like mine respond so well to her. If you're looking for a caretaker for your pet(s), I couldn't recommend her enough!

Well, we have some Amazing News "Boujee Bubbles" has a brick and mortar location in Rockville…read more Betty and her partner trade days when they are in the shop or when they operate the Mobile grooming salon. Either way, you can't go wrong with such talented professionals who love your pet, use quality products, and take your suggestions into consideration. We have been going to Betty for 7 years and Hermoine and I love her. If you have a fur baby in your life, I highly recommend Boujee Bubbles Mobile grooming salon or their brick and mortar location. See you in a couple weeks, Betty!

Awesome experience and I love that they give a report through text on how my puppy did during his…read moregrooming. Very patient with my scared pup as it was his first time. Highly recommend!

This is the best place to adopt cats or to volunteer for cats in need. They are always needing a…read morehelping hand and is a wonderful organization that cares for the fur babies in need. You can tell they take pride in taking great care of the fostered kittens and cats there. Because they emphasize excellent care for their fostered cats, the result is a well trained and happy addition to any family. The AWLMC has been helping animals for many years and has successfully homed thousands of kitties throughout Montgomery County with care. Please visit the AWLMC, they are so welcoming and can use all the help they can get, for a great cause!

This animal shelter has the BEST cats! It is a comfortable setting for the cats to relax in. They…read morehave huge cages and big rooms for the cats to stay in until they get adopted. The cats may be scared at first and then the volunteer crew comes in to feed them. Then the next group of volunteers comes in to enrich them and play, and give the cats attention. Before you know it, someone sees the cat at an Open House at the shelter, and the person (s) fall in love with the cat. They apply and turn in their adoption application, and pay the cat fee and adopt the cat! What a happy beginning! Please come to the AWL cat shelter open shelter days. Open every Saturday 12-3pm, 1st Friday of the month 6-8pm, and every Wednesday from 6-8pm. Great experience!

I visited and toured the cat rooms prior to an upcoming stay. The building needs maintenance. Bad…read moreodors--cat urine, feces--start outside the front entrance. Strong animal odors--urine, feces, wet dog--were present in lobby, back rooms and cat rooms. Many dogs were barking loudly. Barking was audible in Kitty City cat room. Cat apartments in Kitty City are large, double level and passably clean. Cats seemed calm.

Dr. H is the best. She loves birds, and as a bird owner I love to see it. We took our tiny…read more6-month-old bird in for her first check-up, and Dr. H was so kind and sweet to our scared little one. She had a feisty little doggo in the exam room next to us, and she had the little canine moved to another room because our bird was terrified of the barking. She assessed our bird, Mango, and gave us such valuable tips and info. Her assistant was lovely as well. We had some follow-up questions about our birdie's care days later, and she responded promptly as soon as we emailed (9 pm, btw). Who is this angel?! We feel so lucky to have found her!

This was Kimba's second time with Ricky at Groomster, and I can honestly say we love this place…read more Ricky is incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to really understand what your pet needs. You can genuinely tell that he and his team love what they do, and that kind of care makes all the difference. Both times I've been there, his tables have been full of happy pups, which says everything about the environment and the level of care they provide. We actually drive all the way from Virginia, which is definitely a commute, but it's 100% worth it. Ricky does an amazing job every time, and I wouldn't trust anyone else with Kimba. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a groomer who truly cares

I was looking for a mobile groomer as I did not want my dog left in a cage in between the different…read moregrooming stages. I accidentally came across Groomasters and so very glad I did. We do not live here full time but I know that I will try to time his haircuts to match our trips to Maryland. I was apprehensive when I arrived with Parker but thrilled when when I picked Parker up. I stood outside for quite a while watching and was both surprised and happy to see how relaxed my dog was. That has seriously never happened before. If I could give 10 stars, I would. He was super soft and looked so good.

My experience with VRA was overall very positive, especially because of the staff. Everyone I…read moreinteracted with was kind, professional, and genuinely helpful throughout the process. One thing that really stood out was the strong communication -- they kept me informed, answered questions clearly, and made sure I understood everything along the way. The services are definitely on the pricey side, which may be difficult for some people to manage, but the quality of the staff and their professionalism helped make the experience worthwhile. It's clear that the team cares about providing good service and supporting their clients as best as possible.

Ok Yelp... I'm frustrated…read more We rushed our 9-month-old Cavapoo into VRA Pet Hospital at 8:45 AM after waking up to him bleeding from his rectum, after already having diarrhea and vomiting the day before. As pet parents, that's terrifying. It is now 12:37 PM and we are STILL sitting here waiting for a doctor to tell us what's wrong with our baby. The only explanation we kept getting? "Other emergencies came in." I understand emergencies happen... but what exactly qualifies as urgent if a puppy is bleeding, lethargic, and clearly in pain? Our dog has been laying around miserable, not himself at all, and we've had to repeatedly get up and ask when he'll be seen. Meanwhile, hearing laughing and casual conversations at the front desk while your pet is suffering is beyond aggravating. The lack of urgency, communication, and compassion in a moment like this is unacceptable. I hate that this has been our experience because when your pet is sick, time matters. Right now, I'm just left wondering... where are the better emergency animal hospitals in the DMV?! Here's a more detailed and pointed update for Yelp that leans harder into the front-desk failure while still separating it from the doctor's care: Update: I want to be fair because the doctor deserves recognition. Once we were finally seen, she was excellent -- thorough, compassionate, and took the time to explain everything clearly. She even apologized for the lack of communication, which says a lot about her professionalism. But my issue remains with the front desk staff, and honestly, that part of this experience was unacceptable. As first-time pet owners rushing into an emergency with our 9-month-old puppy bleeding, vomiting, and clearly in pain, we walked in terrified. No one at the front explained the ER process, triage, or what to realistically expect. Instead, we were left sitting there for hours in complete uncertainty, repeatedly having to get up and ask for updates ourselves. Every time we asked, it felt brushed off with the same generic "there were other emergencies" response -- with no timeline, no compassion, no reassurance. What made it worse was the atmosphere at the front desk. While we were panicking and watching our puppy lay there weak and uncomfortable, the front desk felt more like a social gathering than an emergency hospital. There was laughing, chatting, snacking, and carrying on while families sat in distress. That lack of urgency and empathy was hard to stomach. No one expects immediate service in an ER, but basic human compassion and communication should never be optional. When people bring their pets into an emergency hospital, they are bringing family. The front desk is the first point of contact, and that first interaction sets the tone. In our case, it made an already traumatic situation feel even more isolating and frustrating. The medical team may have done their job, but the front-end experience failed us completely.

My 5 years old shiba has thick double coat and is scared of water/groomer. However, Luis does…read morereally good job with Kantaro every 3 months, for shampoo n dry, de-shedding, cutting nails, and shaving sanitary area. It costs only around $74. Luis is always careful, thoughtful, professional but quick! We can tell he really loves dogs and takes care of dogs as they are his own. His communication is great too; Luis always gave us some comments when we pick our dog up how our dog was doing/what Luis did. The booking system also easy. We truly appreciate 360 Pet Grooming hold business in Gaithersburg. We'd like to support their business as long as we can.

My neighbor recommended 360 Pet Grooming because she uses them for her dog. We were highly…read moreimpressed about the service provided by Master Groomer Luis Trelles for our dog COCO. The facilites are very clean and cozy. Our dog was at easy and behaved very comfortable during check-in. Luis took the time to ask questions about our dog and the service we were asking for, he gave us his professional suggestion and we agreed. The result was AMAZING!! Our dog looked GORGEOUS and was very happy. He even licked his groomer's hand when we picked him up. With Luis Trelles, we have found an excellent groomer and we recommend him 200%. Try 360 Pet Groomer, you will not regret it!

We'll never take our dog anywhere else. The owner is onsite, hands on, and clearly loves dogs…read more This location takes the time to get to know your dog's temperament to figure out how to work with them and which play group they should be a part of. And the play groups are INCLUDED IN BOARDING FEES and boarding costs are very much in line with what other facilities charge for bare bones boarding with no walks. We have been very happy with all of our boarding experiences here!!

This review is long overdue! After moving to the area I was looking for a place to board my pup and…read morecame across Hounds Town. Everything from the service, cleanliness, organization and care for the dogs is a 10/10. Rich and the rest of the team do an amazing job of ensuring the dogs are safe and having fun. Highly recommend for boarding or daycare.

Have been to Davonte 7 or 8 times. He's terrific! Very patient with a dog who's new to getting…read moregroomed and does an excellent job!

Grooming- Everytime I've attempted to patron this place, there's just something that happens…read more Whether it's the lack of customer service, or the off putting disposition of the grooming staff. The fact they haven't cleared that front to allow for a line, so everyone clusters right at the entrance, or when I'm told to wait outside the door but they allow another person to enter and don't redirect them. Went for convenience, and I Gave it a few tries but I wont be returning.

Lisa is a fantastic pet sitter! She's very reliable, experienced and loyal. For the past 2 years…read moreshe has cared for our fur babies. Lisa attends to their every need even down to sitting on the floor to ensure they eat I'm certainly going to miss Lisa. I promise you won't go wrong choosing Lisa!

LISA IS THE BEST THERE IS! My dogs love her. She treats them with great care, like they're her very…read moreown. Lisa is punctual, professional, energetic and upbeat. We feel so lucky to have found her. You just couldn't ask for a better dog walker or pet sitter. We've known her for several years and our family recommends Go Doggie Go wholeheartedly. 5 Stars. Look no further!