We love Dorothy's! Thank goodness we got a great recommendation from our neighbor to give them a…read moretry after we brought home our four month old rescue puppy. The crew at Dorothy's have been so supportive and caring--and puppy Lila loves being there! The videos we are sent daily of her playing with her friends help us know she is having a great time. Daycare is now a regular part of our week and we have used Dorothy's for boarding as well-- A+ for everything! We are so grateful for this business!

I wholeheartedly endorse Dorothy's Petcare! My dog Shadow was a nervous wreck when I moved to New…read moreYork, he wouldn't leave my side. I found Dorothy's Petcare through a recommendation in the dog park at Morningside Heights so I decided to try it out. Darius was meticulous about getting Shadows records and kept me informed about what the staff would be doing to make sure Shadow was liked after. They had no turn over in the time I was there unlike other Doggy daycare centers. Danny and Jimmy were so happy to see Shadow and very patient with all the dogs. I would see them walking around the neighborhood and they were always calm and relaxed with the dogs. After a month, shadow began pulling me when we got close because he loved being there so much. Shadow being so well looked after gave me so much peace of mind. I am so grateful to this center and HIGHLY recommend it!!!

My cat Bear's stay stay with Amelia at Four Paws B&B exceeded my expectations! I moved to Brooklyn…read morefrom the west coast in December 2018 with my cat, which was stressful to say the least. Amelia made the whole situation so much less stressful as my cat stayed at the B&B for a week while I apartment-hunted. I forgot Bear's food and Amelia obtained her specific dry food for her stay. I also had to move the pickup date around and Amelia was extremely flexible. She was very communicative and lovely and sent me text updates about Bear throughout the week to put my mind at ease. Very personal service and I would highly recommend!

Amelia has walked our dogs a few times over the past year. She is a licensed veterinary technician…read morewhich makes us comfortable leaving her with our dogs. One of our dogs has medical issues requiring extra assistance to go outside and requires medications, and she is more than comfortable and happy to take care of him. She is always kind with our dogs and takes pictures for us while we are away! We highly recommend Amelia in Brooklyn.

Just took my dog here for the first time today and was so impressed by the level of service and…read morecare and attention the owner/groomer Vanessa gave my furry loved one. My pooch is a senior dog and isn't a fan of baths to say the least- but look at that grin after a sudsing at Luna's! Not only did I leave with a freshly pedicured, sparkling clean dog, I was sent off with a little bag of treats- and this photo! Forget Petco (you won't get this level of love there), support this local business owner!

Vanessa at Luna Paws is truly a gem. She groomed my…read more2-month-old Mal-Shi puppy, Kingsley, today and handled him with the kind of patience, gentleness, and love you rarely see. He can be a little fidgety and he absolutely hates the dryer -- but Vanessa took her time, kept him calm, and made sure he felt safe the whole way through. When I picked him up, he looked beyond adorable -- clean, fluffy, perfectly trimmed, and smelling amazing. She even surprised us with a Thanksgiving bandana, a treat bag, and the cutest fall-themed photo backdrop. That extra touch says everything about how much she truly cares. Her prices are incredibly fair, the shop is clean and welcoming, and you can tell she puts her whole heart into every dog she works with. Kingsley will absolutely be a regular here. If you're looking for a groomer who's patient, honest, gentle, and truly talented -- Vanessa is the one. We're so grateful we found her!

We really needed a person to visit our cat, Moses, while we're away for a long weekend, especially…read moreas he is an older cat and needs meds. Carrie came to the rescue! She visited Moses every day, fed him, scooped the box, brushed him, played with him, and gave him his meds. She texted us a message, often with a picture, each day. When we returned, Moses was in good spirits and very relaxed. Carrie is trustworthy and knowledgeable. We will definitely use her services again,

Carrie has been taking care of my cats for years- here is someone who genuinely cares about…read moreanimals, and is extremely compassionate, which is the most important thing in my book. I never have to worry about how my babies are being treated- consistently and for years, I know they get gentle, loving care. She is reliable and fair, and works hard. 5 stars!

Our dog Zizou has been part of the clubhouse for about 4 months now. We are so grateful for…read moreeveryone there: Alex, Ariel, Chris, and Sean. Zizou takes her time trusting people and dogs and everyone there has been so patient and supportive of her. I've seen clear differences in her since she first stayed at the clubhouse. I see a marked difference in her confidence around other dogs. Before going to the clubhouse, she would typically wander from dog to dog and never seem totally at ease. It's improved since I brought her home a year ago and she's always having fun but it was like she was still trying to figure out how to play with other dogs. Occasionally, she'd find a dog friend to play with for an extended time but not always. Recently, I haven't noticed any of that awkwardness from her. At the park, she confidently joins in groups of other dogs playing. She even got dogs who weren't doing anything to start playing around with her. I an really proud of her. Even during pickup, she's gotten better. She used to be so nervous around Chris when he's come to get her in the mornings, but each day she's more and more comfortable. I know this is because of Alex, Ariel, Chris, Sean, and the clubhouse. They've let Zizou take the time she needs. They are happy when she does anything, however small, to show that she trusts them. There's no other feeling like peace of mind knowing that Zizou is in the hands of people who want her to be happy! Also because of her size (75lb German Shepherd mix) the other day care spot in the area shied away from her, isolating her, despite that she has never shown any signs of aggression. Everyone at Gotham is well trained for dogs of all sizes and they've never once treated her that way. They love all dogs!

Meeting Alex is basically the best dog-related thing that's ever happened to my husband and I and…read moreour coonhound, Beckett. I mean life-alteringly good. Alex is so amazing with Beckett and every other dog I've seen her with. WE LOVE HER. In fact, I think Beckett might love her more than he loves us...or at least equally! You can just tell that they are true dog lovers, not just in the business to make money or whatever. Alex and her crew at Gotham Canine Club are simply the absolute best in dog care/boarding/training/walking. Above and beyond anything I could have expected. Our dog is spoiled and I didn't think anyone would understand that he's basically like our child. Because of our dog having parvo and other digestive issues as a pup, we have to cook his food for him (every dog food we've found has been too rich and makes him sick). I know that makes us seem like crazy dog people, but they take it in stride and don't judge us, ha. We've boarded Beckett with them a few times at "the Clubhouse." Pickup and dropoff is included in their pricing, which is about $60/night, I think. At least one person, if not more, is with the dogs there 24/7, and they send us text, emails, and photo updates at least twice a day. I have to admit, when I first saw the pictures of their boarding facility, I thought it was just a small concrete backyard with tiny dogs and pit bulls. (I have nothing against tiny dogs or pit bulls at all, I just wasn't sure that my high-energy barky coonhound would be a great fit there.) I couldn't have been more wrong! First of all, they vet all boarders with a short visit to make sure they'll get along with the other dogs there. Second, they walk them a few times a day. Beckett, who gets 3+ hours off-leash per day in Central Park, always comes home happy and tired! (And for the record, if I did have a problem dog who needed training or something, I'd definitely hire Gotham Canine Club--I've heard of the wonders they've worked with all kinds of dogs!) My husband injured his back recently and couldn't walk our dog for a while, so we've had Alex walking Beckett a few nights a week. Usually he's reluctant to leave with anyone other than us and his other favorite walker, but he practically runs out the door when Alex shows up. She's been super-flexible with our schedules and a true lifesaver. In summary: Having a dog--especially a 115-pound super-energetic dog--in NYC can be tough. Gotham Canine Club makes it a lot easier. I've even become friends with Alex. She's just that awesome.

Our dog Dexter loves Shelly. He's been walked by her for quite a long time now (he's the b/w Shih…read moreTsu in some of the pictures). Being a Shih Tsu, he's dopey and lazy as they get. It seems the only time he's waking up is when Shelly gets him for his walk. After that, he's exhausted, and I can only assume that before that, he's saving up his energy for playtime. I can understand why as she takes him to awesome places. Quite often, the beach. So Dexter loves her more than anyone else. Shelly has solid training, so I never have to worry about her being irresponsible, and she knows what to do in case of disasters. She also make sure the pack goes well together, so I can be confident that Dexter's hanging out with only nice dogs. Finally, since Dexter doesn't seem to care how he looks or smells, Shelly does it for him. She towels him off after the walk so that he's not carrying too much sand and random dirt into our place. Oh. And, before I forget, Shelly regularly posts pictures and even videos to facebook, so I can watch Dexter having tons of fun when I get too bored at work. Which is not quite as good as having him here, but I know that Dexter prefers his walks.

Michelle is unreliable, dishonest and doesn't care about or love dogs at all…read more After learning that she didn't walk our dog, who was left for 12 hours alone in our apartment as she didn't inform us, I quickly replaced her. I don't know how many times she didn't walk my dog without me knowing.. a dog lover wouldn't knowingly leave a dog locked in without even informing the owner. Not to mention getting payment for a service she didn't perform. She didn't even come up with an excuse other then 'I didn't get to your dog' - WTH! I'll be happy to share the email if anyone's interested. If you care about your dog, find a reliable walker. The women can't be trusted!

What a thoughtful and flexible cat sitter! Lauren was the first cat sitter we hired for our seven…read moremonth cat, so we were nervous (and likely annoying re our questions and concerns), but she quickly put us at ease. We found UWS Cat Sitting via its instagram, which shows how fun and caring Lauren is with the cats she visits-- you should check it out. Within one day of requesting her services on the website, we had a covid-conscious meet and greet where Lauren came to our apartment in the upper EAST side to meet our cat and learn about our cat care routine (e.g., feeding, litter box, playing, the building and keys). Lauren made sure to cover all the bases and always promptly replied to our last minute requests/questions. Lauren provided two thirty minute visits for $30 each over two days (total $60) and reported back each day w photos and a narrative of the visit via email. Our cat is shy so requires some patience if you want to get her to come out of hiding, but Lauren cat whispered her way into playing with our cat, which we're so grateful for (cats need affection even if they act too cool for school!). After her first visit, our cat even got a goodie bag, which is a nice touch. Don't see how you could go wrong w supporting this small business that ensures your cat's needs are met!

Lauren is so great! She's taken amazing care of our cat a few different times. She is super…read morecommunicative and reliable, and sends adorable updates and photos during each visit. We'll definitely use UWS Cats again!

The Perfect Pooch also takes care of cats, and they did an outstanding job caring for my multiple…read morecats just when I needed them most! They were so caring, meticulous, and conscientious with the cats, and when I returned home, I found them healthy, content, and exceptionally well cared for. Another thing I really appreciate about The Perfect Pooch is that they have a system in place that allows for swift communication and updates. I really appreciate how organized and responsive they are.

Everyone and everything was terrific. I was kept up to date on dog walks and sleep overs. My dog…read morewas always happy to see the caretakers.