I was going away on vacation and needed a pet sitter for my cat and parakeets…read more I honestly was very nervous to allow a stranger into my home and take care of my fur children.  I looked online and found that CCDD had extremely positive reviews (now I know why!!)   I reached out to Maureen (Owner) and expressed my concern.  She immediately put me at ease with her professionalism, caring nature and organization of the transaction. While I was away on my vacation Maureen was truly amazing.  I received daily texts with photos of the care that was given each day, including pictures of the freshly scooped litter boxes and filled food bowls with details of the daily findings.   Maureen truly goes out of her way to provide exceptional care to both my pets and my home!  During one of her visits a fire alarm battery had given out and was beeping.  Maureen immediately contacted me and took care of the beeping alarm as she was worried about my cat having to endure the constant beeping while I was gone.    I cannot recommend CCDD enough as Maureen truly cares about your pet and home!!  I highly recommend!!!!

Great service! First time using Cozy Cats last month while I was away for a week. The sitter (Luna)…read morewas incredible. I received very detailed reports of my cat's visit along with at least a dozen photos and a video each day. My cat is very timid around strangers but warmed to Luna quickly, enjoying the attention and even allowing for some playtime. The initial consultation and key drop off was very smooth. Highly recommend.

They take great care of your pet and help in every way possible. Staff are so kind. And if you…read moreleave a message they get back to you. Also their sliding scale prices are very affordable.

I really like this place. The murals are warm and eye-catching. It's clean. The energy is…read morewelcoming. I get results in a timely manner, and (best of all) the rates are reasonable. My first year here was meeting Natalie, who I really liked but my dog LOVED. She wasn't there this time around but Em was. Em is professional, detailed and informative in messages, so I know what to prepare for before and after vaccines and tests. For the past three years, I just assumed she was not particularly a dog person because I'd never seen her greet any of the dogs or even look in their direction, but she immediately came around to scoop up this white Lab puppy (paws so ginormous that it's sure to be a big dog). To my surprise, the other lady who often comes out to take the leashes and guide dogs into the exam room for shots immediately picked up the white puppy to weigh it and carried it into the exam room. This was surprising to me because the latter lady can sometimes seem a little cold and mechanical. In all fairness, she did smile at me when she saw me THIS time. (I don't know her name.) She seemed a little more relaxed, which eased my mind. My dog did pull away to avoid going in the door with her, and I started to rise but the vaccinations have to be done so I stayed in my seat (but staring at the door). A couple minutes later, my dog came barreling out, which I kinda chuckled about. According to that lady (I don't know her name), my dog was good. I looked down skeptically but still smiled at this black ball of energy. It was interesting to see the vet (Mark Primiano) not come out at all. The last two vets came out to tell me about the visit, give feedback on my dog's weight and a few other tips. I didn't even know who the vet was this time. (The only reason I know his name is because it's on the paperwork.) Then another dog (muscular and brown and gorgeous) came in on a choke chain and was barking almost the entire time, which made my own dog bark (who hadn't barked at three other dogs, including the puppy). The vet came out BOTH times to give feedback to the pet owners of the puppy and the barking dog, and still acted like I was invisible. For this reason, I could do without him. If he's going to come out to give feedback, do so with all the pet owners. Overall, though, I'd still give this a 4.5 out of 5 star visit because Em was helpful (per usual), Sophie (the other person at the front desk) was friendly to me and tried to win over my dog (who decided to be shy post-shots and hide behind my legs with her head poking through) twice. She did tippy toe toward the owner of the puppy to sniff her hands later on, and then zoomed right back under my legs. (Shy again.) I thought that was nice of Sophie (and the puppy owner, who I don't think works there but Em possibly knew beforehand) to do because it makes the Tree House visits that much easier. When my dog likes the people, it's a breeze to go inside. (She's almost dragging me down the street to go to the vet, which is NOT how my last two dogs acted.) So THANK YOU to Sophie for being so warm. I appreciate it. (And Natalie, hope to see you next time.)

I adopted my best friend, Wally, from Hyde Park Cats way back in 2011. They're a small operation…read morewho adopt out stray but friendly kitties and also run TNR programs. They've been my charity for Amazon Smile donations for many years as well because I love their cause. If you would like to adopt a great kitty HPC is a good group of caring people to work with.

If u looking for a cat don't adopt from Hyde Park Cats....... If you got young children and you…read moreblack. This organization is going to racially profile you. I have been going back and forth with this company about a particular cat for over a week now. And now all of a sudden the cat got behavior issues that were never mentioned before nor listed on there website. The representative, Ainat is not approving my application for me to adopt the cat because l have a 7 year old in my home. I'm more than equipped to deal with challenging behaviors with humans and animals alike. I taught early education for 10 years so I'm pretty sure my children and l can handle a cat. Farther-more, they ask for references. This is a cat, not a child! They had the nerve to ask one of my references,"Does she really own the building she stays in?!?!?!"Thats extremely unprofessional and none of your damn business. So black people don't own property or run businesses. I contribute to all affairs that pertain to my building. The building I live in is family owned so whenever my parents leave this earth; who in the hell you think the building is going to????? Hyde Park is racist as hell and out here giving half-ass information on their animals. If the cat is that much of a problem why even post pictures of it.

This place is great! Took my cat Stan the Man there last month and am really happy with the care…read morethat he received. Everyone that helped Stan; receptionists, techs and Dr. Larissa was kind, gentle and knowledgeable. It was clear to me that everyone really loves and cares about cats. I am so glad that I found them. Thank you C.C.C. for all that you do for our fuzzy friends! Michelle Antablian

Our Goldie needed seen to and she had unfortunately peed in her crate, I was freaking out…read more Thankfully the staff went above and beyond to help get everything cleaned, making the visit so much less stressful. Huge shout out to everyone, especially the receptionist who was so kind about my meltdown

Rebecca started cat sitting for me watching my sweet Emily back in 2013. I traveled for work each…read moreweek one to two days a week. She was always available to care for Emily while I was gone, even last minute trips. Not only does Rebecca provide the best pet care ever, she always did playtime, brought Emily feathers to play with gave treats, fresh wet food and fresh water with ice cubes, just as Emily liked. Rebecca always sent pictures and videos with updates after each visit which gave me such a peace of mind my cat was in great hands and care. Rebecca is also the reason I was able to prolong Emily's last two years of her life before she cross the kitty rainbow at 20 years old! For two years and during the pandemic nonetheless. Rebecca came to visit Emily every day of the week and some days 2 times to administer home IV fluids and oral medication necessary for her supportive care. I would not have been able to do this without Rebecca's help! I was terrified with the vet told me this was my only option however, Rebecca stepped in and administered the IV medication, fluids, and oral medication. Such a blessing! She has always treated my Emily with kindness and a loving touch, and I will forever be grateful she was able to provide these things as part of her services. I highly recommend Rebecca for all of your pet sitting needs, and especially if you have an animal who requires any medication at home, oral or IV fluids of any kind. You and your loved fur babies are in phenomenal hands! I feel very fortunate, and will forever be grateful to Rebecca for giving me Emily's last 2 years of a long and happy life!

Merry Meows has been caring for our three dogs for five years and has become such an important part…read moreof our pack over that time. We blindly trust Rebecca with our fur kids safety, happiness and well being whether its their daily walks, feeding, medicine or even house sitting while we've had to travel for short or extended periods of time. I recommend Rebecca to anyone i know without any hesitation and were so happy she'll continue to provide care for our three dogs for years to come.

Let me start by saying that Pawlosophy is BEYOND amazing! They go WAY above and beyond making sure…read moremy kitteh companion is very well taken care of and therefore, putting my mind at ease when I have to travel. I met with Alexis for my first trip! She came to my home and her and I went over all of the basics when it comes to taking care of my 'lil Cleo. Alexis listened to my concerns (re: medication administering) as well as my "crazy cat lady" ways of making sure sweet Cleo does not get too stressed during her visit. She took careful notes and did not even roll her eyes when I even provided instructions on food and water refills. haha! I mean, c'mon, that sort of patience in itself deserves an extra star! :) While I was away, Alexis came in for her scheduled visit and, upon conclusion, provided me with an EXTENSIVE email report about my pet (food eaten, bathrooms taken, and general mood). I even got a picture of Cleo, proving that she was alive and well...and also very happy to have had the visit! :) It should also be noted that due to my kitty being sick the night before (as mentioned in the report above), Alexis offered to stop by my place to check on her AGAIN in the a.m., just hours before I was due to arrive home. This way, my mind would totally be at ease during my travels back home. ABOVE AND BEYOND!!!! :) Upon arriving home, I noticed that EVERYTHING was in order. I noticed that Cleo's used food dish had even been replaced with a clean one and, the used one was thoroughly cleaned and put into the dish rack! :) This was AWESOME! ZERO clean-up had to be done on my part! I arrived home and had nothing to do except love on my kitty that I had missed while I was away! I would HIGHLY recommend Pawlosophy and I am so happy to have found them for my pet-sitting needs!

I am a long time client of Pawlosophy and have always been happy with their pet care services…read more Recently I had occasion to ask pawlosophy for an extraordinary service. I was hospitalized with an unexpected injury. On short notice pawlosophy was able to come to my home and get my dog to a boarding kennel and then take care of my cats. They really demonstrate the highest degree of caring and responsibity. Thanks to Alex, Lela and Harrison!

I would recommend the team at Compassionate Veterinary Hospice widely and enthusiastically. Caring…read morefor our 150 lb mastiff in the last six months of his life was a full time job with lots of challenging logistics and emotions; however, the staff, nurse Kim, and Dr. Shanan made these circumstances full of peace and relief amidst the labor and heartache, and at a price that was very affordable compared to the alternative option of frequent hospital visits. We knew this would be a good fit from the first intake call where both Kim and Dr. Shanan really took their time to understand goose and us, what we were going thru and what we needed to transition deliberately and gently. We settled on a plan with weekly nurse visits, as needed virtual check ins, emergency calls, and emergency kit, and a few at home procedures. We learned how to administer IV fluids, a mountain load of pills and supplements (the herbal supplements probably gave goose back a few months of walking, healing the sores on his feet from liver degradation as if magically), and even how to massage him in certain places. The at home procedures were hours long and hard, but their team of three came prepared with skill, patience, and compassion. Kims weekly visits provided a touchstone of care and a place to make sure meds and care was up to date. Coupled with on call virtual visits, we felt we had what we needed (and having the emergency kit was also an immense comfort) On the night of Goose's passing, Dr. Shanan knew exactly the right disposition to support gooses transition, and our grieving. It was a beautiful and heartbreaking evening but I experienced a lot of peace because of his care. I hope I receive as much care as Goose did on the day I transition! We feel incredibly fortunate to have found this team to help us navigate a very challenging few months and will absolutely utilize these services in the future when needed. My gratitude is overflowing.

I can't say enough good things about Compassionate Veterinary Hospice and the care they gave our…read moredog Zooey. Over the last six months, their team came to our home for regular hospice visits to help manage Zooey's pain and chronic conditions while guiding us through quality-of-life decisions. That ongoing support made such a difference. And when it was time to say goodbye, Zooey's passing was gentle, calm, and free of pain and anxiety. Dr. Shanan helped us say goodbye to another beloved dog in 2021, and since then I've known that if we ever faced this situation again, this is the kind of care I would want for our pets. The entire staff was wonderful. I called countless times for medication refills and schedule changes, and every single interaction was met with patience and kindness. And a very special thank you to our nurse, Irene, who spent many hours helping us navigate the rollercoaster of Zooey's conditions. Her knowledge, patience, and compassion meant so much to us. She has a sense of humor and a wonderfully matter-of-fact way of explaining difficult things that made overwhelming conversations feel manageable. I wish more people knew that hospice care like this can start earlier than you might think. CVH gave us advice and tools to help make end-of-life decisions, without any pressure one way or the other. So if your dog has a terminal illness or is nearing the end of their life, don't be afraid to start -- it doesn't mean you're giving up or are ready to say goodbye. It simply means you're ready to focus on managing symptoms and making the days you have left as comfortable as possible, rather than diagnosing causes or looking for cures. Highly recommend.

So grateful Lauren was able to squeeze us in the other day. My Maui had always gotten lion cuts…read morebecause I felt like I was never able to get him thoroughly bathed. Lauren has changed our lives and now Maui doesn't need to do his lion cuts. She came right to our house and was so good with Maui. She clearly knows how to care for cats with anxiety. Not only was Maui so clean and beautiful after but she sent us his report card which we all loved. We also got a little goody bag! Will definitely be booking with Lauren and Purrvana again!

First time cat dad here…read more Ever since adopting from the shelter, I don't think my cat has been properly groomed beforehand and I was nervous to do it myself so I reached out to Purrvana and Lauren was able to help and exceed any expectations! Lauren kept me updated regarding arrival time and she did such an amazing job on Autumn. I was surprised the grooming was done in under an hour and now Autumn is looking fresher than ever. One thing I appreciated was the report card after and the photos! Thanks again Lauren!