Bob and the staff at PDW have taken care of two dogs for us. Our girl Lolly until she passed away…read morethis spring, and our new puppy Cookie. They take superb care of the animals they spend time with, and you can tell they genuinely care about your pets! For us this is extremely important, as I'm sure it is to any prospective client! They've always accommodated us, both with dog walking services & pet sitting when we go away. I can't express how big of a relief it is to know our dog is home and comfortable when we have to go away! I highly recommend Portsmouth Dog Walks! You can be sure your little one(s) will be treated with love and respect! DON'T STRESS YOUR PET OUT IN A KENNEL! They deserve PDW!!!!

Bob and Stephanie have helped us with our dog, Hazelnut, since early this year and we love them!…read moreOur dog is not especially outgoing and needs to come to you on her own terms. Since Bob and his crew have been pet sitting for us, we have found our dog is relaxed and well-cared for. In the past, our absence has been very stressful for her, but we recently returned from a long trip to a happy pup! We got updates including photos from Bob of our dog while we were away and quick responses when queried. We highly recommend this pet service!

I just moved to the Portsmouth NH area and did not know of a vet in the area. My old cat, Sammie,…read morewas getting more thin and going downhill fast. I took Sammie to the Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital at almost 9:00pm at night. The staff were kind and helpful. They checked in with me for every step of the exam and procedures. Ultimately, it was decided that Sammie's quality of life would not be good, so the ultimate decision had to be made. The Staff were so understanding and helpful during the process. Even though the result was not what I wanted, I felt that the Staff were professional, caring, and helpful through out the whole experience. I appreciate the Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital and recommend them to any pet owner. (Hopefully with better results in most cases.)

My beloved dog, Gigi died in my arms here a year ago June 25, 2025. One of the worst days/year in…read moremy life loosing Gigi and the horrible bad memory of a "heartless" staff member! There hasn't been day I haven't missed her. She was a Brussels Griffon who was very intelligent and funny. She went everywhere with me. I still have her ashes because I have been waiting for a special place for her to forever rest in peace along side me when it's my time. I'm going to tour "Life Forest" in Hillsborough, NH.

This is what my chocolate lab tells me about It's a Dog's World: "I love it there! I love it so…read moremuch that I can't help whining with impatience when we're in the car driving there. When we arrive, I always race across the parking lot to get inside, even though my person gets annoyed and tries to make me slow down. I love to play outdoors in the grassy fields with my dog friends. Renee and Tim and all the people who work there are so nice. They are great ball throwers! Nap time is okay too, because I play so hard I tire myself out. Dog's World is one of my favorite places. I like it even more than going to the beach!"

Tanzi started day care at 7 months and was timid for 2 visits. On the third visit she got so…read moreexcited in the car as we drove in and couldn't wait to get out of the car and start playing! She's 1&1/2 years now and loves going to play 2 days a week! Great place with people who know and love dogs!

Would like to give the possible highest rating for compassion,service and reasonable bill…read morearrangements to this place especially to dr McGrath and the technician whom helped make my dachshund's passing today a lot less painful ,for myself and Dilly

Lack of communication. They tell you feel free to call but then you have to rely on a receptionist…read moreto provide info about your hospitalized pet. When you ask followup questions, the receptionist answers incorrectly. Very frustrated. Also, there is no way to reach the leadership team.

I'm trying to find the right words to adequately praise Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital…read more(MVRH), its staff, and Dr. Kelly Larabee, an Emergency Physician whose compassion and professionalism made an extraordinarily difficult day more bearable. While traveling from northern New Hampshire to Boston, we stopped in Woburn and discovered that one of our very elderly dogs could no longer get out of the car on her own. When she finally did, her rear legs collapsed beneath her. In addition to the weakness in her hind legs, she was breathing rapidly and drooling excessively. As a longtime dog owner, I recognized the look in her eyes immediately--the look that says, "It's time." Fortunately, we were less than a mile from Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital, a Level 1, 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital. We arrived without an appointment and were met by a team that was immediately welcoming, compassionate, and remarkably efficient. It was clear from the moment we walked through the door that MVRH has built a system of care designed to deliver expert treatment with both urgency and empathy. Our dog was promptly brought into the treatment area and made comfortable. Shortly thereafter, we met Dr. Kelly Larabee, whose kindness, professionalism, and genuine concern were evident from our first conversation. Dr. Larabee confirmed what we had feared but already suspected--that the time had come for our beloved companion to cross the rainbow bridge peacefully. Dr. Larabee and her team brought an extraordinary degree of humanity to veterinary emergency medicine. They treated our dog with dignity, tenderness, and respect, as though she were a member of their own family. During one of the most difficult moments a pet owner can experience, they provided not only exceptional medical care but also comfort and compassion for us. I am not sure the average pet owner--or member of the public--fully appreciates the expertise, systems of care, and operational excellence that make an institution like Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital function so effectively. Having spent much of my career in process engineering, I was deeply impressed by both the efficiency of their operations and the quality of care they delivered. Every aspect of our experience reflected a well-designed system staffed by highly skilled professionals who never lost sight of the human and emotional side of their work. Dr. Larabee and the entire MVRH team were as compassionate as they were capable, and as caring as they were efficient. Their professionalism and humanity turned a heartbreaking day into one marked by dignity, peace, and gratitude. We would all be fortunate to receive the same standard of care in human medicine.

Great staff, Not always what you want to hear about your…read moresick pet. They are great with giving estimates on the recommended tests. Better than everywhere else.

My critically ill cat was transferred here for a urethral occlusion and kidney failure. Spent 4…read moredays there and 1 had one (expected) follow up day a few days later. The staff and physicians were amazing. Caring, compassionate, knowlededgable and engaged in taking the best possible care of Henry. No it's not cheap. It's expert care available 24/7. Healthcare (for regular people or furry people) costs a lot. But you get a lot for what you pay. They saved his life. He's happy, silly and back to his normal self. I would go here again in an instant.

I trust these professionals with my cats' lives. The excellent care and quality of the…read moreveterinarians and the entire staff is beyond outstanding. I love their kindness and compassion for animals and their guardians. They have saved my cat's life with a very complex surgery. Yesterday I brought my 18 year old cat in, who was in critical condition. Today she is home with me and in good health. It's a miracle that they saved her!!! I want to thank them all for saving her--now twice. She would not have lived without their excellent care. Their surgical expertise is amazing. I love the VECC. They deserved 10 stars! A million thanks to everyone!!!!!

Sam is phenomenal--we're so sad to move away and will miss him! He is trustworthy, dependable, and…read morealways answers requests quickly. I found him, simply, via a google search and couldn't believe how lucky I got! My dog is a big boy (90 lbs!) and I never felt nervous about his ability to walk my guy, which is a tall order because I'm a pretty anxious dog mom! Hire Sam, if you've found his page, you've found a gem!

Working with Sam was a really great experience. He's reliable and has a real connection with…read moreanimals. My senior cats need a little extra care and one takes medicine twice a day. Sam had no problem taking care of them! I would absolutely recommend Furry Friends!

Tato was wonderfully groomed by Adam yesterday and he looks and feels great! Tato is not easy…read morebecause he is a Havanese with very thick, wooly hair and even hair growing in his ears! This was his third time being groomed by Adam and it was great. Thanks so much.

Wonderful , friendly and caring people. My dog is always happy to go play at Ruff House.read more

UPDATE: As of 9/16/19 Never received a response from Sarah Charbonneau, the doggie daycare manager,…read moreor anyone else at Countryside after I e-mailed and called to discuss this matter. It's also interesting to see that Sarah (the manager of the daycare) wrote her own review on yelp to boost up Camp Countryside Doggie Daycare's ratings. The dog in yelp user "Sarah C's" picture is the same dog with the same collar in Sarah's bio on the Countryside daycare website. I mean.... Over the weekend I received a bill for $34.00, which I thought was some type of cruel joke. We called and spoke to Darlene, who was kind and apologetic and said the $34 was for his last day of daycare (the day which they not-so-politely told me and my dog to get lost). I have receipts and credit card statements that prove I do not owe them anything and Darlene confirmed we do not owe Countryside any money and did not know why this bill was sent to us. Thank you Darlene for being professional and nice. This one star is for Darlene because she is the only positive aspect about this company. To this day, by far the worst business interaction I have ever had.

Best people, best care for doggies I have seen around this area. Staff is professional and…read morecourteous and you can really tell that they love what they do. They treat my Golden Doodle, Donald J. Gump, as part of their family. He comes home everyday happy and exhausted! They also support local pet charities and no-kill shelters. Place is always clean and well run. They really put the mustard on the hot dog at this business! Love it! Donald J Gump and I will be a return customers.