Four years ago, Miranda killed my dog. It was not intentional but it was negligent. I avoided…read morewriting a review because I didn't want to write it from a place of anger but four years later I think about this everyday and I will never get over it. I feel that it's unfair to not share my experience with others so they can make their own choices. I had 2 dogs and one was a very selective dog, meaning he didn't get along with all dogs he met. Miranda was referred to us by a friend whose dog had similar issues. When we met Miranda to see her facility, I asked her if she would be cresting the dogs when she left the building. (I asked this for a reason) she told me that if they were not crated at home, she would not crate them and they could just stay in her living space. It turns out that Miranda was crating my dogs together when she left them and that is ultimately what led to my dogs death. My selective dog could not be crated with any other dogs. If he was and anything triggered him, he would redirect onto another dog in his crate, even his brother and they would fight. This happened so Miranda came home and found that my dogs had a fight in their crate. She took the selective dog, Carson out to bathe him and ultimately left him unattended in the sink, tethered to the wall. He then tried to jump out of the sink and you can imagine the rest. We left for the weekend with 2 dogs and came back having only one.

This place is very responsive! Highly professional. My cat…read morewas left in great hands. I sent a lengthy email describing my cats and the people at Bow wow meow read it thoroughly I believe because my cat seemed unbothered when he returned home. He smells so good!! This hair cut made us giggle but he was pretty matted and needed the cut ! We love the care he got and everything went smooth. Marcellus is his normal self no nicks on his little chunky body at all and he looks great! Reasonable prices I'd say especially when you know your cat is capable of biting. The wait wasn't long at all we dropped off went to do some errands and when we got a call about two hours later to pick up which was perfect timing. Thank you bow wow meow team our fur baby looks wonderful! Will be going back with our other two cats soon!

First time boarding our dogs after some bad experiences using Rover. Heidy and her father were…read moregreat! Our dogs, who can be skittish around strangers, were immediately comfortable and calm at our first meet and greet. They stayed for a few nights and we got frequent updates and photos. Dropping them off was easy and when we picked them up we could tell they were well cared for.

Heidy is great! She has been walking my dog Willie for almost a year, and she has built a very…read moreloving connection with Willie. He is always so excited to see her. Heidy recommended a trainer to help control some of Willie's behaviors, and we had a great evaluation. The trainer she recommended was extremely knowledgeable and provided helpful tips. She's has great connections and is always looking out for Willie in the best way possible.

Out-U-Go staff are great with my pups (4) who all have a disability of one type of another. They…read moretreat them like family and I feel confident that they are getting what they need when I am not there! It is very easy to work with them for scheduling and they have been very responsive when I have had to address special or last minute circumstances. I have used Out-U-Go South-loop for 16 years and before that used Out-U-Go Oak Park for several years. Never a problem and highly recommend for both dog walking and pet sitting.

I love this place! They're super dependable, super flexible, super great with my pup and I would…read morerecommend them to anyone. The office staff has been helpful and collaborative. All the walkers have been great; shout out to Ally as her feedback on the visits always make me laugh/smile and she deals well with my diva of a dog. :)

It is obvious that Maureen and her staff love animals. We highly recommend Walkies!read more

Maureen is CRAZY good with pets…read more Do not HESITATE to book with her!

my dog went to the daycare for years but recently there have been a lot of incidents where dogs are…read morebeing bit and hurt. Another dog owner friend who goes there told me their dog was bit because the person watching the dogs was distracted and didn't even know a their had been injured; seeing the bloody injury photos is heartbreaking. I have reached out a couple times to get information but there seems to be all new people working there and no one can answer what they are doing to keep dogs safe. I'm not bringing my dog there again.

I have been using Hyde Park Bark as a cat sitting service for more than two years while traveling…read moreout of town. After four scheduled cat sitting services (for 1-2 weeks at a time), I have been thoroughly pleased with ALL of their employees, the high level of communication, the friendliness and the reliability! I am so grateful that they are in Hyde Park and a local business. A few things I've noticed: 1) I get updates with photos and a narrative for every visit. I usually schedule 2 visits every day that I'm gone. 2) No matter which employee visits, I understand from the narrative report that they have read the instructions, and the comments that I've left. For example, this summer, the temperature reached 100 degrees outside, but I had forgotten to turn on the A/C. After leaving a comment to ask that it be put on energy save an set to 72, the next sitter did just that, and sent me photos to verify the settings. This put me completely at ease while being away during a dangerous heatwave. 3) My cats need medication and a special feeding schedule; my instructions are followed and this also helps me feel at ease that the kitties are fine for extended absences. 4) If I need to extend my trip, the online scheduling system is easy to update and I know that I won't have to scramble to find an alternative. The onboarding process if you are a new client is not something that can be done at the last minute; I signed up before I knew I would have a trip planned, but then once the consult was done, it has been completely a breeze to sign up for vacation house sitting appointments. I have been and continue to be very pleased with the services, care, and convenience of Hyde Park Bark!

We have used Windy City Dog Walkers since moving to West Town in 2023, and have been super happy…read morewith every aspect of their service. We have two reactive dogs and WCDW has been very accommodating and non-judgmental in ensuring their needs get met. We've had 3 different walkers since we started using them and each one has been 100% trustworthy and reliable. Their office staff are also incredibly responsive - my husband and I have busy, sometimes erratic schedules and they've consistently come through for us.

The whole team at Windy City Dog Walkers is amazing. You get a dedicated dog walker, and they do a…read morefree meet and greet at your place to make sure it is a fit. Jordan is absolutely amazing. Mermaid (my do) gets excited to see them, but Jordan is not hesitant to message in the moment with any issues and/or concerns, such as when Mermaid laid down and refused to leave for a walk. The admin team is also extremely responsive and not just before and right after you commit. The app through which you do communication, scheduling, and payment is intuitive and easy to use. They also provide daily walk report with pictures in the app. Overall, I can't recommend Windy City Dog Walkers more.

Steven has been taking care of our two Dobermans for over 5 years. He has been amazing, especially…read moresince one of our dogs is high-strung and the other is rather lazy so it's always an adventure walking the two of them! We have used Steven for weekday and weekend walks and occasional in-home overnight stays with our pups and he has always been great. Very easy and prompt communication, and fair pricing. Would definitely recommend Steven!

We have been using Barkin dogs for our 2 french bulldogs for just over a year now. Steve is very…read moreeasy going, always shows up and is very flexible with his time. Our dogs can be jerks and Steve never had an issue with them. When the boys see him they are very excited and once tried to get into his car and leave me on the sidewalk!

I don't know what magic Darrell (sp?) performs, but he is amazing with Shelton. Multiple groomers…read morehave been unable to clean his ears or trim his paws, but Darrell has been amazing in both! If you could have seen the before of his ears . And he's so content when he leaves compared to Petco or PetSmart in which he vocally an physically demonstrated his discontent. I imagine it's skills, patience and being a dog whisperer!! I appreciate the all around care as Shelton doesn't get along with other dogs and needs special shampoo (brand is recommended by groomer and Paw Place). Cuddles for the new appointment system.

Everything,they everything i asked for.there's nothing really more I can say but they saved me from…read morea very long trip and I really appreciate your support

We left our dog here over the weekend, and were thrilled with our experience. This was the first…read moretime we were leaving our dog with someone who wasn't a friend or family, so we were a bit nervous going in. Elizabeth clearly knows her stuff, and took time to make sure we felt comfortable with a really helpful packet of information for us along with a short meet and greet visit at her home where our dog would be staying. Throughout the visit, Elizabeth kept us updated with texts, short videos and photos. When we picked up our dog, he was so happy and exhausted - almost like what you'd expect picking up a kid from sleep away camp. This was truly an exceptional experience for all of us, and we will definitely be reaching out to Elizabeth the next time we need a dog sitter!

We've been bringing our dog, Chubbs, to stay with Elizabeth for a while now and it's always been…read moreamazing. She's so attentive, caring and such a warm person. She sends us updates during his stay and is always so responsive. Chubbs also LOVES coming to Elizabeth's and is always so comfy when he's there as he gets to free lounge and play with his friends! Boarding with Elizabeth always puts our minds at ease when we're away - we couldn't have asked for anyone better to care for our boy.

Robin and her team are fantastic! Leaving your loved animal for anything can always be stressful…read more When we all went back to into work following COVID, I needed an inexpensivetrustworthy option to walk my pug while I was gone. Robin came in and coordinated a great walker that had also formed a good relationship with my pug, Ted. Robin follows up and even comes in on a crunch during those unexpected times when you just can't bring your dog along. Can't come more recommended!

We've been a happy client for a few years and would 100% recommend this company. They are…read moreresponsive and very accommodating to scheduling needs. Our walker Brendan is absolutely wonderful with our dogs.