The woman who runs this is a committed animal lover who is up against all the odds. She's doing it…read moreall on her own. People drop off boxes of cats - can you imagine? These people leaving negative reviews are not realizing how hard she has it.

I have donated to them for years and believe in their mission. I used to see the ladies and some…read moreanimals at the Pet Supplies in Elmwood Park.

I used to live in Forest Park down the street and for 12 years this is the only groomer that my…read moreyorkies got the best haircuts from. The owner of My Best Friend is very nice and all the groomers there are so detailed and also nice. My yorkies have gone to heaven but now i have this Maltese-chihuahua that's blind and even though i live in Los Angeles, whenever i travel to chicago to visit family, i bring my little blind dog to get groomed at My Best Friend because i trust them and because they do a very good job and listen to my requests. I always remind them she's blind to prevent any accidents and they are very cautious with her. Yesterday the groomer told me my little Eevee " is an angel, such a good dog." And yes, my dog loves being brushed and groomed because she used to be a homeless street dog before i adopted her and she appreciates the love and care ppl give her. Even though she's blind, she felt comfortable at My Best Friend and allowed them to groom her, which shows that they were gentle and loving towards her. The groomers are also very good at letting me know when she's done because i have to wait for her since i don't live in the area. But driving to Forest Park to get my baby groomed is so worth it. I have been taking my dogs, and my parents' dogs to My Best Friend since 2007 i believe. That's how i know who is the best for my fur-babies. Eevee before and after picture included. I requested a very short cut because it's almost June and getting hot. I also requested a nice trimmed face and extra short beard. Everyone, including Eevee, loves it.

My dog was groomed and unfortunately, during her bath she had had a minor stroke, which when I…read morepicked her up three hours later, they had told me that my dog might've had a seizure and asked me if she ever had one, two days later when she was acting erratic I took her to the vet. They had asked me when she had had a stroke, also water was inside her ears, which causes an inner ear infection. Called the place of business over a week ago never received a phone call back. Be cautious when you drop your dog off there it is not a very friendly place.

I would give Tamara a million stars if I could. My dog Reese is people and dog reactive and very…read morehigh energy. We have worked with trainers to manage his reactivity, and he has improved so much with us - but he absolutely would not let anyone else come near him to put a leash on and walk him. We couldn't figure out what to do with him while we worked because no one could really get near him. We tried 4 other walkers over 5 months and I truly lost all hope - he HATED them all. I reached out to my trainer in desperation, who recommend Tamara. Even after explaining my dogs behaviors and failed walkers, she was still willing to take on the challenge. She came over to meet Reese and just sat on the floor with a million treats until he was comfortable. She then did this for every day he needed a walk until he was comfortable. She has been walking Reese for about 8 months and sometimes he even still has a freak out on her when he has off days. She never gives up on him, she is always patient with him and she even brings other dogs with her to socialize him on walks. Not to mention she has learned his triggers outside and avoids them or manages Reese's behaviors on walks. I do not know what we would do without her. I never would have imagined that Reese and her could be besties now - she even came to his birthday party. If you have a reactive dog, I would not trust anyone else walking them besides Tamara.

Amazing! I met Tamara on a walk serendipitously, meant to be! I no longer have to take my dog to…read moredaycare or boarding, where he can sometimes be stressed. I have a large golden retriever who can be very specific in his needs. Tamara and her crew know exactly how to handle him and make sure he gets his walks. I also used Pets for a weekend dog sitter. I will 100% use them again as my dog was safe, not exposed to boarding sicknesses, and he seemed very happy. 10/10

I have not even heard back yet because I just requested for a call from them for a dog walker that…read moreis not very expensive and could possibly be a permanent dog walker for me because I can't walk her in the heat or super cold weather that Chicago is known for!

Our dog Walker was an interesting guy with some personal hygiene issues. Had no experience walking…read moredogs and the last trial was when he showed up bare feet m. Neighbors almost called the police because they thought there was a homeless person trying to break into our home when I called how you go they express surprise but I find interesting as they never check in on the dog walkers and not once did I get any questions about him he seems like a nice enough guy

We're using Gemma's Dog House to clear our yard each week of our Golden Retriever's "fertilizer"…read moredeposits. She has been working for us for a month, is on time, and does a wonderful job of cleaning up the yard for us. We highly recommend if you're looking for a thorough, reasonably priced way to remove dog poop from your yard!

From the owner: At Gemma's Dog House in Bensenville IL, we offer top-notch dog walking, pet sitting, and puppy…read moresitting services. Our team is dedicated to providing the best care for your furry friends, with a passion for pets and a commitment to professionalism. With years of experience in the industry, we strive to meet the unique needs of each pet in our care. Choose Gemma's Dog House for reliable and compassionate pet care services in Bensenville.

Got our dog groomed on a reasonable future date for a fair price. Grooming was well done, too.read more

the woman who must be the owner or manager, whoever it is whenever i called to inquire about their…read moreservices for a new client cat nail trim- she seemed rude and short over the phone but thought thats just bc I know we're all busy. so i stopped in for the first time and she was the same one who "greeted" me today. she is exactly who i thought she was over the phone- just rude demeanor and not a welcoming environment at all. they were busy so i understand but they must not care about the impression they make on new clients. so yes, walk in service thats quick and efficient is wonderful and at a great price, so thank yoh for that. but the service was absolutely awful, not even eye contact, not even a hello, thank you or how are you. these experiences can be traumatizing for the animals and there was zero effort to be welcoming to my fur child. so if you don't care about kindness being displayed to you or your baby, come here. but she left an awful impression and I just pray she is well because it was so overtly rude to where you wonder if there's something wrong with this person's heart and mind...

Tamara has been absolutely great for us and our energetic pup. She is extremely flexible and…read morewilling to help in whatever way she can (dog walking, doggie daycare, etc). I LOVE that she leaves me a note every day with how the walk/ day went. Very dependable- highest recommendation!

Tamara is such a wonderful walker. She is incredibly knowledgeable about dog behavior and has…read morehelped keep up our dog's training because of her own expertise with dogs. I think of her as one of our dog's trainers. You're getting a lot for your money when you hire her because of this. Our dog was a rescue that was afraid of some people and objects, and Tamara helped refine his sense of trust through her training and conversations with us. She is definitely into collaborating with dog parents to make sure everyone is getting the best possible experience and growing and improving with time. She is also very communicative about walks, schedules and weather. There were several times that we would be approaching a school holiday and I wouldn't remember to cancel with Tamara, but she would contact me beforehand to confirm. I definitely have a strange walking schedule some weeks and Tamara was very patient with adjusting walks for the week to accommodate that, as well as having a great memory for those schedules. All in all, I'm so lucky to have found such a great service for my doggie.

Our cat had an emergency on Thanksgiving and the ER vet was too expensive. We called around the…read morenext morning and River Forest Animal Hospital answered our call and needs. They were able to get us in, help us at a reasonable price and are so friendly and communicative. Our usual vet is a little far and RFAH is close so we are probably going to be using them from now on for all our pets! Could not be happier of more appreciative to them all for their help and understanding.

Puff and Buddie (our two cats who still don't like eachother) had a dust up and I was worried…read more Puff had been hiding in the closet. Uncharacteristic behavior for him. Then he showed me a red irritated spot and I panicked. (He's fine) He usually hides from strangers, but he loved everyone here-- definitely because he felt loved and respected. 10/10

what a wonderful experience! Molly has never been softer and her coat never been silkier. At 100…read more#s i know she is a handful, but she had a great experience with you! Usually she is all stressed out after being groomed, but she was quite happy and relaxed! Thank you for making her look so beautiful and smell so great.

Great grooming salon in the neighborhood! I love this place! They take great care of my two…read moreYorkies. Otter is usually our go to, but everyone else is always amazing!

We visited DDP today as day#1 for my adorable 6 month old Wheaten Terrier. He can be very shy with…read morenew people but loves being there with the extremely well- trained staff, I was very pleased with his temperament testing & the patience used in selecting a peer group for him. He spent a half day with comparably sized young dogs and had great fun. The facility is indeed spotless. There is no odor or mess to be seen. Safety is very important to the owner ( who has been my groomer for my late dog since 2008). Close supervision of the dogs is demonstrated. The staff love dogs. It is sincere . I commend them as I do the owner of Doggy Day Play. I am the most observant pet person so I watch everything. I highly recommend this business. There is Video View as the system so that pet owners can watch over their pets . I also want to say that as in any business there is a natural turnover of staff. Young people move on. They go to college. They leave the area. They experience difficulties that cause them to leave: tardiness etc. as well as pursuing other jobs. And I know the physical plant called Doggy Day Play. I drive a distance . I've used the toilet. I walk through the facility. I see no filth . I see no rat traps as alleged in a fake review. I'm sensitive to some fragrances so I provide my own dog wipes for my longer haired dog. He's never been bitten. He's never been harmed. I've never been cheated on a bill. He HAS gotten himself dirty . He's a dog not a professor! Nobody is stupid or rude to me . This is a local business! Why wouldn't a client go right to Jill the actual owner if they had an issue? Why try to ruin a good business ? It's a good place to safely allow your dog to play . I've never boarded there. But I'm never away from home. Support do not destroy small business. They matter very much in the communities!

It is with a very heavy heart that I post this review... I absolutely had high hopes for this place…read morebut I am enraged and incensed by the mistreatment and irresponsible, unprofessional , ignorant behavior by the staff here. I ENTRUSTED them with the care of my 1 yr old doodle. Who as any puppy parent knows, is the love of my life and a family member to myself and my husband. I watched in complete horror and agony as a staff member continually and repeatedly shoved my dog in the face, aggressively away from them as they lazily sat of the ground text messaging on the phone. Petting and inviting other dogs to play but making a point to push my dog in the face and body to get away from them. This person then stood up and shoved my dog away from them entirely... Caring for dogs is the very essence of your job! You can image my complete and utter heartbreak as I watched... but momma is crafty and cunning, because I was recording too.... ;-). My sweet boy is not socialized with other dogs well. He looks for comfort from ppl when around other dogs... It was the recommendation of his trainer that we put him in daycare at least once a week and this place came highly recommended. It is a shame, because up until this experience I would have given them glowing reviews. But due to the ignorant behavior of one unprofessional, uncaring, unknowing individual staffer, and the lack of concern from the other staffers for a hurting mom... I can say for a certainty that I wish I could review less than 1 star... I wish I could upload the video of the mistreatment of my baby in its entirety... All of the other puppy parents I've shown the footage to, were enraged! We will see how the Daycare will respond. So far, No apologies yet. I am however posting the pic of his head being shoved, and him being grabbed by the collar and pushed away. So sorry to have to share this, but it has to be known to other parents and dog lovers. Update: I spoke with the Manager Andrew, and I am impressed with the maturity and insightfulness of this young man. I appreciate him calling to have an objective conversation, apologizing and taking ownership and responsibility on the part of his staff. I hope to build the relationship with this daycare going forward because as I've mentioned, I had a great first impression and I hope to reestablish trust.