Pet & Pamper is really a great upgrade from your run of the mill dog walking services. They are…read morereliable, consistent, and really love your dog like it is their own. My dog's walker, Amy Schalk, keeps my pups entertained and takes them to different walking locations throughout the area. Apparently their favorite is the Bull Creek Greenbelt, at least it appeared so from the photo updates I got. Amy is full of patience and has a calm and warm nature with dogs. You can tell she really loves dogs (and they love her too).

Best doggie daycare in South Austin! Nancy is wonderful with my boys and always makes sure everyone…read mores been properly introduced and energy levels are compatible. I've been taking my guys there for over 2 years & I always feel they are in the best possible care! They are tired & happy when I pick them up and eager to go back!!! Highly recommend

Nancy is incredible and we had a wonderful experience with Fossil Ridge. Since we never boarded our…read moredogs before, we were incredibly anxious when we left for our trip but Nancy took amazing care of our dogs (we even got daily pictures!). We honestly cannot recommend this place enough. If you're looking for a quality boarder that will treat your dog as their own, look no further!

Lauren house & pet sat for us last Summer and did a wonderful job. Auggie (dog) and Sox (cat) were…read morehappy as clams when we returned and had lots of fun with Lauren. I told Lauren Auggie loves to swim & she offered to walk him down to her house & let him swim with her dog. Auggie must have had such fun because STILL tries to stop at her house every time we walk by. We can definitely recommend Lauren and her pet sitting services.

Finding a good pet sitter has been extremely difficult for us. We've used Rover.com several times…read morenow, and have been disappointed each time. We had hired someone through Rover on our recent trip to Maui, and though I was paying for house/pet sitting, the person was stopping by the house for maybe 20 minutes at a time, 4 times a day. My dog was a mess!! He has serious anxiety issues and has to be around people! A good friend told me about Lauren and Andy. We were crazy lucky that Andy was able to sweep in and take over our dog's care. He truly saved our vacation!!! He was there every night for my dog, and he was with him during the day as well. My dog was traumatized before Andy got there, and Andy knew immediately what my dog needed to calm down and feel secure. I can't thank Andy and Lauren enough for what they've done for us. I will be calling them from now on whenever we need to be out of town. Amazing customer/pet service!!!!

If you want a care taker that loves animals and will bend over backwards for you then Pleasanton…read morePets is the only place to go. I had an emergency 4th July weekend where my neighbors last minute couldn't watch my dog and was in my car leaving town. I called several places but no one was willing to watch my dog on such short notice and that last minute. I explained my situation to Angela and Avalon and the were willing to go into my and walk my dog having never met my dog( my dog is very gentle which I explained ). They even took pictures of my dog Hazel when they took her for a walk. Angela and Avalon are very response responded to my texts right away. Pleasanton dog owners should be thrilled we have such animal loving people on our neighborhood, I sure am. Thank You again so much.

I have been using Avalon and her crew at Pleasanton Pets for walks and dog sitting for a few years…read morenow. This weekend, Cortney stayed in my home with my dog, Milo, and it was, again, a great experience. Cortney walked and checked on my dog thought the weekend and spent each night in my house with him. Cortney and Avalon sent me regular updates and photos giving me peace of mind during my trip. They, again, exceeded my expectations. Avalon walks Milo a couple days a week and she always takes him to fun, interesting places. She always sends photos and videos. Pleasanton Pets has always been reliable and very easy to work with. Milo and I are so happy we found Pleasanton Pets. Thank you!!

Absolutely loved this place! Super easy. My pup loved her stay, came home without showcasing stress…read moreas she has at some other boarding facility, and was happy and tired (but not exhausted). The staff were all super friendly and responsive. And they have convenient after hours kennels so you can drop off or pickup outside of their working hours, which is super helpful for a late trip or flight home. About 10 mins from the airport, straight shot on 71. Random fun fact - there's also a great Thai place on the corner when you turn onto the road up to barking springs. Lots of room for them to play with other dogs and run around, inside and outside facilities to accommodate cold or heat, and they get to play most of the day apart from when they are closed for lunch ("nap time") or in the evening after 7pm. My only improvement recommendation is if they would consider doing a report card with photos each day, that would be awesome! I was able to text in and ask about the status of my dog though, and they were very responsive. We will be back!!! Had a great first visit and my dog was very excited when we reached the property, she recognized it from her evaluation day and basically ran over to the front door. Oh also they were extremely kind to help me get my dog in and out of the car.

My dog has boarded at Barking Springs approximately 100 times over the past 8 years and if I gave…read morehim a vote he would say we should move in full time. He is thrilled to hop out of the car and gets excited when I ask him if he wants to go to camp to see his friends. Over his life he's boarded/daycared at a variety of different places but what makes Barking Springs special is the focus on outdoor play and the caring staff, most of who have been a constant since he began going. I trust them wholeheartedly to take care of Riggins, as well as have recommended multiple friends to use their service. Additionally they have been so helpful managing him when I've had to send him in a cone, with medicine, or when I've needed to make last minute changes. He's also a regular in the after hours pick up / drop off rooms due to my travel schedule and I've never had any issue. As a solo dog mom Barking Springs is truly next in line of people I trust with him behind me.

Gusto Dogs is really the best! I first contacted Kristen when I moved downtown, and my biggest…read moreconcern was not being able to come home in the afternoons to take my dog out. Kristen and David (one of Gusto's dog walkers, and really, like, the greatest guy) came out to my apartment to meet my dog and set up a game plan. Everything clicked. I wasn't worried about not being there for my dog, and even more important, my dog was happy. But it's been all of the extra stuff that really makes these guys the best. 1) They're pros. These are not neighborhood kids trying to make extra money over the summer. I have absolutely no incidents to speak of. My dog is safe and happy when he's with them. 2) They go out of their way to provide the best service. Whenever I've had to make a last-minute change in my schedule, they've ALWAYS found a way to work around it so they can be there when I need them, even going so far as to rearrange their own schedules. One weekend, my fiance and I had overlapping trips and neither of us would be home for a 24-hour period. Kristen and the team were ready with a plan for swinging by throughout the day, making sure our dogs were fed, taken out, played with, and then put to bed. Oh, and my fiance's dog -- a very big ridgeback mix -- had just undergone serious knee surgery and had a strict medication schedule. No sweat for these guys. When I got home, everyone was happy and healthy. 3) Speaking of my fiance... it actually took me a little while to convince him that it was worth it to get his dog out for the daily walks. He had gone two years without needing someone to take his dog out in the afternoon, why pay someone to start doing it now? But it only took a week for us to notice a difference. His dog is BIG and VERY energetic, but with a 20-30 minute walk in the middle of the day, he's much calmer when we get home from work. Still a big barrel of fun and energy, but not running laps around the coffee table. 4) (And last one, promise) Our dogs love these guys. Their reaction when David shows up is hilarious. It's like their super-fun uncle just got there to take them out. As a dog owner, it makes me really happy to see my dog so happy. So, like I said, the Gusto team is amazing. We plan on using their services as long as they're offered (hopefully, forever). Could not recommend more highly.

The name Gusto Dogs makes it obvious that they provide care and services for our canine friends…read more But they do so much more. We have utilized their services frequently for giving food, medicine, and lots of attention to our cats when we travel. I know that my sweet (and very affectionate) elder cat is in great hands when we are away from home, and am especially comforted when texts and pictures are sent letting me know that everything is ok. Gusto Dogs even has a special little helper who loves to give plenty of gentle pets when she has the chance to visit. They are insured, reliable, trustworthy, and so compassionate about animal care. I never worry for a second when we are away from home.

My experience with Care.com was Horrible! When I signed up for the 12-month plan for dog sitters,…read moreI was charged $140.59. This is the only fee I was aware that I'd be charged. On top of that amount, I was charged $194.85. When I contacted Care.com about this charge, they reported that I selected a background check on the caregivers initiating that fee. I would never knowingly have selected a background check on their caregivers if the cost of $194.85 would be added to the already $149.59 charge to my card. When I contacted them, they made a blanket statement that they don't offer any refunds. Somewhere in their supposed fine print is a 3 day cancellation policy,... something else you don't readily see or know you should do. On top of these fees, you still pay premium pricing for the actual service! I wasn't able to secure a sitter for the dates I needed. All I received from Care.com is a very large bill!! I would give Care.com a negative 10 as a review on their scamming policies towards their new clients!!!!! I have to rate this company for my review to post. It is not an accurate rating, it was below "not good" When you try and rate care.com, it pulls up Pawstin, not the same company I'm reviewing.

Beth and her crew do a fantastic job for our pets. We use them for taking care of our pets,…read morewhether its for a day or for a three week vacation. They always text photos and a brief description of how our two dogs are doing. I would highly recommend their services and continue to use them whenever we need our pets taken care.

We LOVE Annie and Mother Rock Star Dogs. We have been boarding our GSP here since 2011 and every…read moretime we drop Sadie off, she gets so excited. Seeing her trot away with Annie and not look back when we leave speaks volumes and puts our minds at ease while we are away. Sadie is always exhausted when we pick her up from all of the running and play time she gets on the property. Several times, Sadie has needed medication for minor issues during her stay and Annie administered it without hesitation. Annie is also extremely accommodating when it comes to the drop off/pick up times. She even has given us random tips here and there when asked. We now live in the Fort Worth area and refuse to board Sadie anywhere here because we know that no place will compare to MRSD. Annie/MRSD is truly a gem!!! :)

Our dogs love going out to spend a little vacation at Mother Rock Star Dogs. They get to run around…read moreout in the country and have fun with their friends, and are always happy and exhausted when they come home. We trust and appreciate Anni and her kindness, knowledge and experience so much. I have had questions about training and she has been so helpful. Best recommendation possible!