Connie is one of the kindest people I know. I met her in 2020 when I needed help with my…read moreseparation-anxiety ridden Bichon Hubie. I couldn't leave him in the house alone while at work because he would (literally) make himself sick with worry. Connie welcomed us as new clients and, as she is a generous, wonderful person, we became fast friends. She has steadily been there for me and my Hubie over the years. Weekdays, weekends, overnights, in a pinch at times with little notice... sending me cute pictures throughout the day of my boy, feeding him, giving him medicine when needed, taking him to the groomer, going on little walking adventures, giving him a little brush 'n fluff from time to time... I even moved back east and she still couldn't get rid of me! When I come back to Olympia periodically for my current job, I bring Hubie simply because I know he misses her. Connie has enriched both our lives and I'm so happy to call her a dear friend.

Connie has watched my 4 year old maltipoo in her home on several occasions in the last year. I…read moregreatly prefer Connie's home environment to a kennel as I feel my dog is being loved and treated as a family member. I recently left her in Connie's care for a 3 weeks trip. I was reassured by daily messages and photos that all was well with my pup. She has also been available for last minute overnights which has been very convenient and appreciated. Definitely recommend!

Andy is absolutely amazing!! Either I drop my dog at his place or he picks her up for the daycare…read more My dog Kaida ( kyda) bonded with Andy right away!! He is always punctual and POSITIVE!! He keeps his pack safe, he takes them on wonderful walks and to parks to play. He is wonderful with boarding as well!! He takes lots of pictures and give updates for my piece of mind!! I highly recommend Andy and Bark Buddies Adventures!!

Beat money I ever spent! Karen trained us how to better communicate with our dog, and how to be…read morebetter dog parents by taking the stress of the job off Chacco of being the parent! As a result of Karen teaching us how to lead, Chacco doesn't take us for a walk, doesnt get so distracted by other animals on our walks, doesn't come thru the door like a wild dog, is getting much better at food aggression ... and I can't wait to see how he is with his vet anxiety! I bet Chacco will be much calmer now that he doesn't think he has to protect his pack!

I have a husky malamute who is 100lbs and 11 yrs old. I made her an appointment and informed the…read morestaff of this and also mentioned that she doesn't like to stand. I have been taking my dog to various groomers for the past 11 years so I know how Long it typically takes for an appointment. They scheduled her at noon, which I thought was strange because typically it's a 9am drop off and pick up at 330pm. This place had her done at 230. 2.5 hours to groom a pure white giant fluff ball. I specifically stated on the phone, are you sure she is dry because she will stink if not fully dry, as she has an undercoat. They assured me she was almost dry and still in the dryer. This place was also an hour and 20 minutes round trip to get to, so we spent 2hr 40 to drop her off and pick her up today total. I even waited an additional 2 hours to pick her up after the phone call because I was worried she would still be wet, and sure enough, when I saw her I noticed her fur looked wet in multiple places. When I touched her, her neck was wet, her Jing legs were wet, her entire underbelly was wet, I instantly told them she is still wet. The man who worked there took her back to blow dry her further for about 5 minutes tops the brought her back out and said she is pretty done with the dryer, here you go and gave me my half wet dog. I came home, and spent another hour drying her off myself and not to mention hair flying everywhere after they charged me extra for deshedding. Honestly so disappointed and irritated that they did not care enough to do their job properly. It cost 70$ and I tipped 25$ so to have to come home and blow dry her further and brush her also for an additional hour was extremely unreasonable. I will not be taking her back here.

Great people, they always take very good care of the animals that stay here. Only place I feel…read morecomfortable leaving my hyper reactive dog. Also only place that can cut his hair correctly.

Your dogs will have the best time with this dog sitter I have used her for the past few years and…read moreshe has been great! Even get cool photos sent to me on my lunch break! Thanks Tailwaggers

Mardi is a great pet sitter. I had her take care of my two bichons and they loved her. When she…read morecame to meet them, they liked her right away. She wrote me a note telling me of her visit and that my dogs had enjoyed all the petting and love she gave them. I would definitely recommend Mardi to take care of your pets.

HIGHLY Recommended!!!! Amazing value and dependability. I will use this service every time we go…read moreout of town! Deanna went above and beyond with my pets. I have two young Siamese cats that have not had the option to be very social (they are scared of people other than me and my husband). Deanna took the time to come over twice to meet and interact with them before taking care of them while we were gone. These extra visits, at no charge, ensured that she and our boys were comfortable with each other enabling Deanna to care for them while we were gone. She did not want to accept the job without ensuring that our pets would be comfortable, happy and safe! While gone we received daily pictures and updates as to how the boys were doing. This helped us to not miss our "kids" so much. Deanna came daily and checked the house to make sure the boys were not getting into things that they shouldn't and that nothing was wrong in the house. It was a huge relief to have someone taking care of them and keeping an eye on the place. She also took the garbage out on garbage day and vacuumed up the litter around the boys' boxes! Deanna provides such an outstanding service; you can tell that she truly loves pets and her job. The value for having Deanna come to your home to care for your pets in their own environment is invaluable. Her fees are much better than boarding fees in the Oly/Lacey area and as I said your pet gets to stay in its own home! What could be better than that?!?! The only down side is that I think my boys miss her more than they missed me! :-) Honestly, if I could give her more than 5 stars I would.

It can be hard finding a pet sitter for small animals, so I was thrilled to find out that Deanna…read morewas knowledgeable about and willing to care for my two guinea pigs. She did an awesome job caring for them, and when I came home a day earlier than anticipated, their cage and the surrounding area were clean, and they had plenty of hay, pellets, and water even though she had not come by yet that day. Her rates are very reasonable, too! I highly recommend her no matter what kind of pet you need taken care of while you're away from home.

Joy is a wonderful pet sitter who has taken excellent care of our dogger! She is prompt, very…read moretrustworthy, extra communicative, and routinely goes above and beyond the basics we need. She is truly thoughtful about the needs of our creature and we highly recommend her taking care of yours.

From the owner: Joyful Pet Sitting on Vashon Island provides safe, loving and experienced care for your animals…read morewhen you aren’t able to. Joy has over 30 years of obedience and behavioral training with continuing education. Your pets will be provided a fun experience complete with loving attention and lots of praise. You can feel confident that Joy will treat your loved ones as individuals and give them the attention and activities that suit them best.

When I returned the cat water was nearly empty and discolored. She could not have been changing it…read more Good thing I wasn't gone longer. Also, very weirdly she didn't want to return my keys and needed to go on a bike ride when I returned. Left my keys under her doormat at midday she was in for the night. She was also very worried about where my security cameras were. Then gave me a lecture how she did such a good job. Very weird she couldn't get around to giving me my keys back.

This review is long overdue! Barbara is simply the best when it comes to cat-sitters. I highly…read morerecommend her. She has been 100% reliable, trustworthy, kind, easy to work with, and wonderful with our cat Greta. We found Barbara through Yelp when we first moved to Olympia and needed a weekend of cat-sitting in a somewhat expedited fashion. Barbara was really easy to book with and, from the first meeting, we could tell that she was a keeper. She genuinely loves kitties and so thoughtfully brings our cat new toys and treats (after checking with us that it's okay) when she comes. She is communicative in all the right ways (she sends pics of your happy kitty!), and I know my cat is safe and happy in Barbara's care.

Terrible service They never pick up the phone…read more Their website is a mess, not user-friendly Staff was very rude

We tried a couple other local kennels before Sylvan, so we have comparison experience…read more No kennels come close to Sylvan. My dog doesn't have the best manners - but they see him for the big love that he is. They smile as big as he does when they see each other. They remember tiny details about his silly personality quirks. (Usually just seeing him once a year for a few days) They care for all of his needs and bring him so much joy. The first time they even texted details about his day to help us feel more comfortable leaving him at a new place. Every time he comes home from Sylvan, we can tell he misses all the friends he made at the kennel - human and other dog friends. Honestly, we would never consider taking him anywhere else at this point. Pro tip - the grooming and nail trimming service is worth every penny - and such a reasonable cost.

If you're looking for a pet paradise, look no further than the Lacey Petco, where furry, scaly, and…read morefinned friends unite! But let me shine the spotlight on a true superstar of this pet haven: the fabulous Chris. Yes, you heard that right, *Female Chris*, the pet whisperer with a heart of gold! Every visit to this Petco is a delightful adventure, and I can always count on Chris to greet me with a smile and a wealth of knowledge that makes me feel like a pet-parenting pro. With three rambunctious pups, two bearded dragons, three sugar gliders, and a mini army of bristle nose plecos, I'm practically running a petting zoo! And every time I walk in, I have a million questions, each one met with Chris's patient guidance and enthusiasm. Recently, she opened my eyes to the wonders of female bettas! Who knew these beauties could coexist in harmony? Armed with this newfound knowledge, I swooped in and rescued a bunch of them from their tiny confines, creating a gorgeous underwater forest where they now flourish and dance among plants, bubbles, and the occasional pleco pal. Thank you, Chris, for turning my aquatic tank into such beauty! But wait, there's more! Chris tipped me off that Petco would happily take some of my bristle nose plecos off my hands. So, if anyone out there needs some stunning male or female plecos for their tank, I'm your gal! Either contact me, or they'll soon be at Petco. Who would have thought that this self-proclaimed "girly girl" would be raising roaches and mealworms? It's a wild world of pets, and Chris has been my guiding star through it all! And let's not forget the fantastic perks Petco offers, like their dog food loyalty program and the super handy app that makes coupon tracking a breeze. It's a treasure trove of deals for animal lovers! In conclusion, if you're in the Lacey area, do yourself a favor and visit Petco. Not only is it always spick-and-span, but you'll also find a welcoming crew ready to help you navigate the wonderful world of pets. And a special shoutout to Chris--she's the kind of pet guru who transforms pet parenting into an art form. Oh, and how about teaming up with the TooGoodToGo app for even more community-friendly deals? Imagine the possibilities! Thank you, Petco, for all that you do!

Came here to pick up my cat from her appointment and my dog took a whiz. They have lots of…read morecleaning stations since I guess all the whizzing dogs leave a lot of inspiration for each other. An employee ran out put a slip and fall sign up and he insisted on cleaning for me. What a gentleman! I also love the high ceilings that make the store seem like they have a lot of inventory, which they do.