I recommend Kari without reservation. I had real concerns about using a pet service because my cat,…read moreSol, can barely suffer strangers when I bring them into our home as guests - she remains under the bed terrified until they leave - so I worried that having a stranger entering twice a day for several days would be upsetting to her. Kari came over to meet me and Sol before I hired her, and I had an immediate sense of her expertise in animal care, her deep love of animals, and her holistic approach to caring for them. I knew without a doubt that she was not just going to come in to feed and water Sol, but would actually get to know her. Imagine my relief and gratitude when Kari sent pictures, daily, of Sol at first peeking out from behind the bed, then Sol sitting across the room "visiting" with Kari, then Sol sleeping on the back of the couch behind Kari's head - her preferred spot when I'm at home! I could almost hear her purring. Kari invested her time very generously in cultivating a bond with Sol, and it turns out with me too, because she made allaying my anxiety a priority. I got back to my hotel at 8:00 one night and texted Kari "Can I call?" and within seconds she was on the phone updating me. She goes way above and beyond just tending to creature needs, she brings a lot of love to the job. Kari is a real professional. She has given me good advice about Sol's care and comfort from day one, that I value and take. She sends updates and photos during her visits, observes the agreed upon schedule, and is completely dependable and trustworthy. If you love your pet and want her to be in the best possible hands, you won't do better than Kari.

Kari has control issues. After speaking with others she is very delusional. Kari job was to feed…read morethe dog. My dog was never crated as she claims. She lies and causes conflict. Kari wanted to keep my dog at her unsanitary house. We said no. She would feed my dog on her walks what she wanted her to eat. After the walks my dog would poop all over the house 30 minutes after dropping her off. She would text my daughter and claim she over heard me on the phone talking about her. This became too much. She constantly talk about her customers and how they lived that's why I stop communicating with her. I do not trust her.

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!

They're very attentive to my pets, and I could call in when I wanted to watch my pets!read more

Shari and Darren run Pawsitive Petcare. We have used their service since our dog, Daisy,…read more was a puppy. She is now 11 years old. I can't begin to say enough about the outstanding service, compassion, and care that is Pawsitive Petcare. Over the years we have met the most delightful and caring dog walkers. They are so reliable and they care deeply about my Daisy and work to make her daily walks the kind of walk that suits her. Exceptional and caring, we recommend Pawsitive Petcare!!

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!

We had our rescue puppy (a Lab-Shar-pei mix) attend Puppy Kindergarten and later Obedience Training…read moreat Unleashed. Meg and the other trainers do a great job with the dogs and the owners (who in our case were the ones that really need the training). They have a nice set up, small classes and our dog liked it so much that every time I open the door to my car he tries to jump in figuring that we are going back there. Meg offers practical, reasonable advice and it is obvious that all of the staff really care for the animals. Highly recommend for anyone looking for help with their training.

Wonderful trainers in the group classes! I have had several dogs and attended many classes, but…read morewith Vanessa and Claire I learned such helpful new things each week. I really appreciate learning how to train my dog, rather than forcing her to do things. Both classes were great experiences for both of us.

Jamie and Margot have both been great sitters for our kitties. I couldn't recommend this biz…read moreenough. They also sponsored the Lincoln Sq Cat Tour!

Connie (Lakeview area) was a phenomenal sitter that always went above and beyond. I would consider…read moremyself a difficult client given my anxiety with leaving my cat, but Connie always managed me with grace and eased my anxiety while I was away.

I have a super reactive terrier who I've been terrified to take to any sort of groomer. Alicia took…read moreher time in meeting him and helping establish respect with treats, she also gave me a report about his behavior during the groom and things to help him be calmer. She made him look absolutely incredible! I've never seen him look so good. All of my friends have been complimenting him ever since the groom. Thank you thank you thank you.

We've been bringing our 20 lb havapoo to Paws and Claws for the past couple of years and have been…read moresuper happy and grateful for this excellent daycare service. Everyone that works there is friendly, the drop off and pick up are convenient, and the price is right. Many thanks to Alicia and her team!

We dog-sat for my daughter while she was out of the country. Due to health issues, we are unable to…read morewalk her. So my daughter arranged for Green Paws to walk the dog every other day to give her some outside time and exercise other than in the backyard. Chris was her walker, and was he terrific! Was always on time, and the dog started wagging her tail the minute she knew it was him. With each walk, he sent a short amusing recap of her walk to both me and my daughter. I know it helped my daughter's anxiety about leaving her dog alone for so long. Great service - I couldn't recommend them highly enough. Thanks, Chris!

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