Waikiki Wags stands out from the other pet sitting services because of their love for not only the…read morepets but for the owners. Linda, the owner, takes her time to get to know you and your pet. She knows her workers well so she matches them up by the pet and also by the owners. She really takes the time to understand your needs. When she matches you up with one of her workers, that worker comes out to meet your pet and spend time with you to get to know your pet, the routine, any nuances, etc. We have used Waikiki Wags for a coupe years now and Hiroko has been fantastic. When they say peace of mind, it's really peace of mind. We get updates and pictures on the daily and throughout the day. Hiroko stays over and she is neat and respectful. She really loves our fur baby and he loves her too. Can't say enough great things about Waikiki Wags! Thank you Linda and your staff, specifically Hiroko, for being awesome people and doing what you do. We are truly appreciative and grateful.

Waikiki Wags was referred to us by a friend who has used them for their baby. They have always been…read moreaccommodating for us even when we had last minute plans that took us away from the islands. Never need to worry when on vacation and our little girl always looks happy when we pick her up. They are highly recommended!

Stephanie is AMAZING! We were on the hunt for a doggie lover who would board and care for our 165lb…read morebaby the way we would! Stephanie is organized and very detailed to ensure the best for you, your pup and any other pups in her care! I especially love how thorough she is about requiring up to date vaccines and flea/tick/heart worm prevention! Her attention to detail about your pups routines and preferences put us at ease! We were celebrating our son's graduation at Aulani for a few days and Meli had a little vacation herself at Loving Paws Dog Boarding! You can expect amazing communication, pictures and puppy updates! She has a beautiful yard and covered patio for the pups to enjoy and also offers a drop off/pick up service!!! If you're looking for a Cozy Cone for your pup while you're away, I highly recommend Stephanie and Loving Paws Dog Boarding & Daycare!!!

This was our first time boarding our 6-month-old puppy, K.O., and we couldn't have asked for a…read morebetter experience. From the very beginning, Stephanie at Loving Paws Dog Boarding was incredibly well-organized and provided detailed instructions for everything needed--nothing was overlooked. During our initial visit, K.O. immediately took to her, which gave us instant peace of mind. Stephanie has such a warm and calm presence, and it's clear she genuinely loves and understands dogs. She also sent us photo updates throughout K.O.'s stay. In the first photos, he looked a little shy (totally expected for a young pup), but by the end, he was happy, relaxed, and playing with his new furry friends. It was such a relief and joy to see him so comfortable and having fun! We're beyond grateful for the care and attention Stephanie gave to our pup. We'll definitely be bringing K.O. back for future stays. If you're looking for a thoughtful, reliable, and truly loving dog boarding experience--Loving Paws Dog Boarding is it!

Nadia is an amazing pet sitter. She takes care of my pups like her own. Our labradoodles love her…read moreand we can tell from their reactions when they see her. Nadia is a very conscientious, trustworthy and reliable pet-sitter. She tries her best to keep our pups happy by keeping their routine the same as much as possible. We are extremely happy with her and would highly recommend her to anyone who loves their pups as much as we do.

Nadia is great. She's cared for my 3 cats multiple times and she always sends me pictures so that I…read moreknow my cats are getting playtime. She even went above and beyond and cleaned the water fountains and vacuumed up all the cardboard mess my cats made by using their scratcher before I got home from vacation.

First of all, I can't stress how difficult it is to find a pet sitter for smaller animals. Dani is…read moregreat! she gives daily pictures and / or videos of your small family members. If you're looking for a "Tiny" pet sitter, look no further!!!

I am so satisfied using this business to watch our birds while we go on vacation. Bird sitters are…read moresuper hard to come by because they are "exotic." Dani was very delightful and paid close attention to every detail. She sent us daily video updates on each bird we have. It was a wonderful experience where we will definitely be using her services again.

Our pets are like our family. Tanya was a blessing finding her to take care of my Dogs, Buddy, a…read moreKing Charles and Mele, a golden retriever. Tanya would come sometimes 5 days a week and would walk Buddy and Mele, brush their teeth, trim their toes and care for them like they were her own pets. Buddy lived for 15 years and Mele lived an astonishing 17 years, because of Tanya's care. She understood their personalities and even when the vet said stop walking Buddy when he was 10 because of a heart problem, we both decided that walking was Buddy's favorite time of day. I trusted her enough to give her a key to the house. She was always on time and very trustworthy. She loved both Buddy and Mele and would house sit when I had to travel. Buddy would always run around from excitement when she arrived and Mele always brought her a slipper. If you're looking for a person to care for your Dogs. STOP, look no further. Thank you Tanya!

Tonya is amazing…read more My dog does not like a lot of people, and her behavior is a gamble with other dogs (if she decides to be nice or not lol). So when I was going a month long trip, leaving her in a facility with other dogs just wasn't an option. I went on yelp and found Tonya. She had great reviews but I was still skeptical, until our in person meeting. Tonya is so caring and lumi immediately took to her! I think it's her calm demeanor and her vet work experience? Idk but lumi was so calm by her and even started licking her! During my trip, I received daily photos of Lumi and a little snippet of what their day was like. Since I was out of country, tonya downloaded an app where we could communicate for free. She's so awesome. Lumi looked like she was having a lot of fun, especially on the walks. I think tonya took her walking 3x per day, (which was probably a dream to lumi) compared to the one walk per day that she usually gets haha. Tonya also brushed lumis fur and teeth! Her cost is also consistent with other boarding facilities, which is a plus. And the owner has to provide necessities such as food, leashes, pads if necessary, etc. Highly recommended!

Dogs just want to have fun…read more My bichon really enjoys this place. When I pull up to the driveway he can't wait to get inside. That's because he has other dogs to play with. And it's really assuring know they separate the big dogs from the small ones. Because my bichon would be attacking all the huskies in larger dogs. :) The staff post pics online sometimes throughout the stay. Overall five stars. He enjoys it there and I enjoy picking him up. Because he goes to sleep right after. M

My dog loves it here. She loves all the staff and friends. She bolts out of my car and runs into…read morethe building. The exterior of the building looks a little rough but it's to be expected since it is located in an industrial area but it's perfect for me as I work less then .5 miles away. Don't judge by the exterior, it's a great business and great doggy daycare you can bring your baby to and trust they are taken care of. My pup comes home so happy and exhausted from playing all day.

The Cat's Meow Inn truly is the Four Seasons for your feline loved one(s). I had never boarded my…read morefurbaby before and being somewhat of an overprotective mother had always preferred to have Hana stay at home with a trusted friend or family member rather than take her somewhere to be cared for while I traveled. But due to changing circumstances, I had to consider boarding recently. Sifting through the options on Oahu was daunting, but one choice stood out: The Cat's Meow Inn. From the very moment I inquired about boarding to even after my Hana was returned to me at the end of her cat staycation, Heather and Jamie of The Cat's Meow Inn showed me and Hana what superior service is. If you have never boarded your precious feline before and need to, The Cat's Meow Inn is the very best choice you can make! Read on for why. Heather is very thorough and her attention to detail in screening me and my cat was exemplary. Her process assured me that my pet would be entering and staying in only the most safe, clean, healthy, and supportive environment. The Cat's Meow Inn is the ONLY 24/7 cats only boarding operation, which put my mind at ease knowing that someone would be with my animal in the event of an emergency and also that my pet would not be traumatized by the presence of other four-legged species. (Let's face it, cats are the most singularly discerning of domesticated pets. Sometimes, even I wonder why she lets me stick around.) In addition to safety, sterility and round-the-clock security, Heather and Jamie do their utmost to provide a luxurious, spa-like experience for your pet. I received daily photos and text check-ins from Heather (all-included in the daily cost). Hana stayed in a private, spacious and cats-only environment on a memory foam cat bed (no cages!!) with bird and gecko TV, playtime on some really cool cat furniture, and was given lots of loving attention from Heather and Jamie. (I'm a little envious ...) Heather and Jamie also provided free pick-up and drop-off! I think Hana got a better vacation than I did! And all of this comes at the low fee of only $25/day, far below the other boarding facilities in Honolulu who offer less, have several restrictions, and charge a far heftier daily fee. I am now a firm supporter of cat boarding, but will only choose The Cat's Meow Inn. I am so grateful to Heather and Jamie for their amazing accommodations, high standards, and superior customer service and hospitality for Hana. I was really very stressed about how I was going to solve the care issue for my Hana and The Cat's Meow Inn took all of that stress away. If you are considering boarding, do not hesitate to book with them. You and your feline will be glad you did. If I could give them 10 stars, I would!

Extortion at its finest…read more No, Heather, I've never personally spoken to you, but my partner has--for hours. Apparently, you mistake paying clients for an open-mic audience to fill the void of your own social life. The only reason this isn't a zero-star review is because our cats came back completely fine both times, and your husband was actually pleasant. For professionalism, however, you get negative 4.7 billion stars. This goes far beyond the uncomfortably long hostage situations you disguise as "information verification." Back in March, we booked you for a month-long stay in June 2026. It was close to $2,000--not pocket change for us. So imagine our absolute bewilderment when, exactly two weeks before we were set to leave the country for a month, you asked us for a $1,500 loan. What a wild, unprecedented business model: soliciting a Paycheck Protection Program loan directly from your own patrons. We aren't here to keep your business afloat. I actually know exactly what the money was for, but here's a thought: maybe just raise your prices? Though, honestly, I find it hard to believe anyone is going to pay a premium to listen to you babble. After a long discussion, we decided we couldn't fund your personal requests. You assured us it wouldn't be an issue if we declined. That was after two separate phone calls begging for cash, during which you actually offered to "just run our card on file." You know, the emergency credit card you required us to leave with you. The sheer audacity to suggest violating our financial trust like that is staggering. My partner was understandably stressed as our departure grew near, but I gave you the benefit of the doubt because I try to trust people. Then came the barrage of six or seven texts still chasing the money. It was desperate, unhinged behavior. Predictably, exactly seven days before we left the island, you canceled our reservation. Fortunately for us, your behavior was so alarming that my partner had already canceled that credit card and scouted your competitors. One of them took us in last minute. If you want to run a business instead of a predatory text-thon, I suggest looking up the definition of boundaries.

THE BEST KEPT SECRET DAYCARE AND BOARDING FOR SMALL DOGS!!!…read more I have to admit, I've been selfishly gatekeeping this place because it is hands down, THE BEST daycare and boarding on the island and I didn't want my baby's spot to be taken up...sorry Aunty Carly! I know a lot of my fellow VIPaws pet parents are also keeping this place on the hush for the same reason. However, since I'm moving soon, I had to do right by its wonderful owner, Carly, and give her the recognition she deserves. I've tried almost every daycare and boarding here, as my fur baby is our child and we want the very best for him. It was good to see what each place had to offer but let me tell you, you will not find another place that comes close to VIPaws. This is "the Punahou" of daycares. They specialize in only taking small dogs 25 lbs and under, which is perfect since our baby is fearful of larger dogs. The sign up process is organized and thorough, taking everything into account. We could tell she was on it and well prepared to care for him whenever we were away. This really put my mind at ease. All her policies/pricing are laid out and upfront so there's no surprises. If you don't read, that's on you. Their reservation based setup makes it easy to drop off/pick up. I've been to places without this and had to wait a while to pick up my dog since there was no reserved time. At VIPaws, I book a set time to drop off/pick up my pup so I can be on my way. I appreciate that! Carly does a tour of the setup on the first day and we were impressed by how clean and secure her home was. Multiple enclosures to ensure your dog's safety, lots of room to run and play, and comfy and clean with no smells at all. The energy there felt so calm and positive. All the pups looked so cute and happy! We love that they're very selective with the dogs they agree to take in, not letting any of the riff raff in. It's like an exclusive private school! She's strict but very loving and we appreciated that vs many other places where they let dogs run wild, pee everywhere, bark their heads off, etc. Not only can your dog pick up bad habits but it also really stressed my baby out. This was a welcomed change of environment. We could tell from the tour that this was going to be an amazing experience for our pup. VIPaws took excellent care of my baby every time he joined them for daycare/sleepovers. He can be a little nervous being away from us but it didn't take long for his nervous shakes to turn into tail wags. He would do excited tippy taps whenever we made the turn to her home, ecstatic about where he was about to go. He never did this for any of the other places we've tried! We ended up enrolling him in regular daycares because he would pout and get depressed when he didn't get to go. From a dog that had separation anxiety to this, there was no denying how much he loved it there. At VIPaws, we really felt that he was more than just a number. She took the time to really get to know him and knew things about his personality, likes/dislikes and quirks that even my own Mom didn't know about him. We could tell he truly felt comfortable, willing to show her his true self and thriving in the environment they create. The level of care and commitment they take for each dog is outstanding. In a short period of time, we could tell from his consistent daycare that he was not only loving his time there, but becoming a better behaved pup. Our baby learned manners and started coming home more balanced and well-behaved. Before VIPaws, he would get leash reactive on our neighborhood walks but since joining VIPaws, he got rid of that behavior right before our eyes...we were amazed! And she doesn't even charge for training, which in my opinion is a steal!! With everything you get, her prices are incredibly fair! We loved her insights shared via daily text message/pics. He always looked so happy! She is extremely knowledgeable and her advice helped us to be the best parents. I loved her honesty, letting us know the good with the bad. It was helpful to know areas we could improve on and got us excited when those improvements started coming to life. We would much rather have that than the generic "he did great" responses we got from several other places we've tried. With VIPaws, I could trust they'd tell me the truth on how my dog really was doing. VIPaws not only helped us care for our dog when we were away but also helped transform him into a confident, social, well balanced canine citizen. He has so many friends and we love seeing him live his best life! We've recommended them to our friends and they've raved about having the same experiences with their dogs. We are so grateful for all the time and attention she invested in him. This place is truly magical and such a gem. Trust me, VIPAWS IS THE BEST!!! Thank you Aunty Carly and Uncle Billy for all you did for us! We won't forget you!

Hi Carly & Billy, I…read morewanted to thank you both for what you provide for all our fur babies. Cherish & Sasha are much better at home. I've been out sick from work for the last 2 days but still able to take them on morning walks. They seem more calm and are not aggressive whenever we pass or are approaching other dogs. In fact they don't react at all when other dogs start barking or lunging towards our direction. When we are home there is no tension like we used to have. I have to remind myself to get up and correct them when they're overly barking at the mailman or people walking past the house. The entire household, humans and animals seem to be more at peace and relaxed , it's very nice. Thank you again.