I would definitely recommend this company. They are my go-to whenever we need someone to take care…read moreof our fur babies. SLDW's caregivers are so very reliable and patient with our very delicate (and nervous) chihuahuas. One thing I REALLY like about SLDW is that the same person visits each time--you know exactly who's coming and going in your home, whereas other companies may assign different people per schedule. My pups get to know their caregiver, get lots of love and attention, are fed correctly, cleaned up after, and I always receive photos and videos with each visit. All this has really allowed me to focus on whatever business may be at hand while away or to completely enjoy a vacation. Trustworthy, reliable, friendly, patient, takes time and gives love to my animals...A+

I've used Peter and his team for years, and they're great. They send me pictures of my cat every…read moreday along with a note to let me know how she's doing, and whenever I get home, she's happy and relaxed - I can tell that she likes them!

We have been using the services of StL Critters and Creatures Care for about 3 or 4 years now and…read moreare so thrilled we found them. My husband and I both travel extensively for work. However, we have two very spoiled cats. My husband was against having a "service" come into our home. But, we needed a solution. Honestly, it was the best decision we made for our boys when we are on the road. My husband openly admits how happy he is with our choice. We get email notifications of the visits complete with pictures of the kitties. I trust them and highly recommend their services. A+

Where do I begin? We can't Bragg enough about STL CCC services!…read more We were able to leave our 3 boys in the comfort of their home during our vacation without having to worry about whether they were being taken care of and for the 1st time after a trip, we didn't need a vet visit due to illness from doggy day care! Our boys were spoiled rotten! The staff visited 3x a day which allowed potty time, outdoor playtime and meal times. It even allowed fetch time for our "ball crazy boy" and cuddle time for our snuggler! I think the thing we loved most about this company was the communication. We were sent an email update after every visit, letting us know how our boys were doing, a checklist of what had happened during the visit and, my "favorite", pictures of my babies playing! We even received text communications letting us know when one of the visits was going to be just a few minutes later than normal, due to road closures. We haven't even been home for 24hrs and we have already booked this team to care for our boys again soon. They rocked! I also have to mention that they collected the mail, swept and vacuumed, and even left the fur babies a special doggie treat; this was top notch and very much appreciated! I could go on and on......5 stars for sure!

If you are looking for a dog walker or a sitter, the butler is the way to go. They make my long…read moredays at work so much easier. I never have to worry about whether or not someone will show up, I just work and wait for my photos and story of the days events to show up on my phone. The best part, I know they love on my fur babies just like I would if I was home. Hiring an independent contractor, you are not going to get this kind of customer service or consistency. They go above and beyond every time. I can update my schedule very easily, add a walk in case of an emergency and they send out holiday reminders if you need to cancel your walk! And cater to your pets needs such as medications or special instructions. I have recommended them to everyone in my building and I will keep recommending them to everyone!

If you want to use these walking services, you MUST commit to 2x per week or they will not let you…read morebe a client. That means, not when you travel, not sporadic, but committed to 2x per week. Not being able to meet the dog walker prior to giving them a key to your house? Guessing I'm not alone in thinking that's pretty whack.

I asked if there was anything I could do for her to write a recommendation : so here it is..Daryn…read morehas been taking care of my two dogs and cat for over three years now. So I just want to say she is the most compassionate and caring person. If you're concerned about who's going to take care of your pet while you're out of town look no further. Always very professional, and courteous. Plus my animals just love her! It gives me such peace of mind when I go out of town, to know that my animals are going to be well taken care of and loved while I am away. She takes pictures of them every day at the conclusion of her walks or feedings.. and sends them to me b/c she knows that I am very anxious about being away from them. I just can't speak highly enough about her..anyway thanks so Daryn. You're like a part of our little family now.

Pros: she showed up everyday, cost was reasonable. Cons:…read morewater was not refilled for two weeks, it seems that no / minimal attempt was made to find or play with the pet. I traveled internationally for two weeks and needed a pet sitter to care for my cat. I decided on Hailee because the cost was reasonable. Throughout the duration of my vacation I was routinely told that my cat could not be found. It seemed like little to no effort was made to find or play with my cat, luckily my family was able to visit and play with my cat using minimal effort. She filled up food but did not fill up the water in the two weeks leading me to believe that she was unreliable, however she did show up everyday and was able to bring in packages. I will not be using her services again in the future, I do not feel that I can trust her with my pet.

Poor Communication, Inconsistent Service, and Unprofessional Behavior…read more From the very beginning, communication with Dog Doody Defender was off. I was told I didn't need to be present for the service, but the first visit ended with no work done because the technician said he wasn't sure it was my home. I had scheduled service twice a week, but things quickly went downhill. He went on vacation (which he did notify me about), but when he returned, he only did part of my yard and still missed multiple piles of dog waste. On the next visit, although he covered the whole yard, he again left waste behind. The following week, he refused to service my yard at all because one of my dogs was chained up in a fully fenced 8 ft yard. He claimed he was unsure if the dog could get out -- even though there were front and side yards he could have done with no risk or interaction with the dog. But he chose to do nothing. Then came the invoicing issue. I received an invoice clearly marked due July 16 -- this was around June 19 or 20. Despite that, he texted me saying "pay your bill before my next service," which felt pushy and out of line. I double-checked the invoice, and I wasn't wrong -- the due date was in July. I didn't respond right away, and he followed up again, insisting I pay and secure my dogs before his arrival -- even though the bill wasn't due yet. At this point, I told him I felt bullied and explained the timing of when I let my dogs out. I also let him know I had paid. Instead of acknowledging the concern, he abruptly canceled my service without explanation. When I attempted to call him for clarity, he blocked my number. In short, Dog Doody Defender provided spotty service, poor communication, and showed a complete lack of professionalism. If you choose to use them, be prepared to agree with everything they say -- or risk being dropped without warning. I cannot recommend them.

He did a good job, I walked the yard afterwards and pointed out a couple piles that were missed,…read morebut he picked them up and took the double bag Doo, and pace in my trash can. Nice service for low mobility and elder folks! And for anyone that just gets behind on picking up after their own pup in their yard. Would recommend to try this company. He fist me in last min, had a fence inspection the next day.

Fern is amazing! We adopted a doggy from Saint Louis Humane Society in January for our son. At…read morethe shelter this cute little doggy seemed very well mannered, which she really is but little did we know that she has separation anxiety. She cried and scratched up the door pretty bad when we just went downstairs to do some laundry. Well long story short.....I needed to get back home (Hawaii) but I know my son and his new best friend, Daisy, would need some help. Of course, I look on Yelp. I see only 5 star reviews for Extended Arms. So, I called and spoke to Fern for about 30 mins. I was giving her the situation that we were in and she was giving us advice. I asked her if she could come over and speak to my son and show him some of her "tricks or hints" that could help Daisy with her anxiety. She was more than willing to help us. My son was very impressed on how thorough Fern was and how much time she spent with him and Daisy. Fern is very honest and open lady. She's been helping and taking care of fur babies for many years and she truly loves it....it really shows! Thanks again, Fern.

I am so glad I found Fern, she is amazing! As well, one of her associates, Carolyn, was wonderful…read more They watched my two kitties while I was away for a week and did a great job. Normally when I leave for the weekend I come home to shredded toilet paper, things knocked over, and just general destruction... But with the love and attention from Fern and Carolyn I came home to no destruction and two very happy kitties! Fern sent me pictures and videos of my fur babies while I was away which was awesome. As well, she was very flexible with my schedule and even coordinated a key swap with my sister instead of me due to my schedule. I have never used a pet sitter before and I am so happy that I found Fern because my first experience with pet sitting was fabulous. I will definitely be using her services anytime I go out of town.

I have used Brian twice and will definitely use him more in the future. My new job requires a lot…read moreof travel, so the idea that I can leave my little dog at home where she's comfortable (and not a kennel) and have Brian walk her throughout the day is a very comforting feeling; and he is very accommodating to requests and needs; he is responsive to messages when I'm out of town and want updates, and he's always been willing to send pics of her so I can see how she's doing. He has a great feel for dogs and makes my little girl feel very loved. Definitely worth the investment!

Brian has been walking our doggie Bruce for almost a year and he has been very dependable. He comes…read moretwice a week and will check in to see how Bruce is doing with training. We discussed with him walking Bruce for 30 minutes and Brian will walk him for a longer period of time many times. This gives Bruce more exercise while we are at work. Brian has also helped us in a pinch when we needed boarding. We highly recommend Happy Dog STL!

Can't recommend them enough! They took care of our sweet new family member so well! He even…read moreneeded eye drops and they attempted it every day. Not always successful. Yet they cared for every other need we had while we were away. Worth every penny! Thx! 4-legged friends!

4-Legged Kids takes such good care of these 2 kittens. They are very reliable and I trust them…read morecompletely to ensure their safety when we travel, whether it's a weekend getaway or week long vacation. We are very particular about their care, and 4-Legged Kids always delivers. They provide not only an update after every visit, but also photos too. Finally, their customer service and website make for easy scheduling, updates, and communication while traveling as well.