My dog and cat LOVE Crystal Lake Pet Sitters (I do too!)…read more They get to stay at home while I am away. Both are happy and content when I return, whether it's an overnight trip or a week away. Also, the last thing I want to do after time away is go to a kennel and worry about risk of illness. Give Crystal Lake Pet Sitters a try, you won't be sorry.

I love my family! And I know they love me because they call Crystal Lake Pet Sitters when they have…read moreto leave me for awhile. Joanni is like my second Mom! She plays with me, walks me, talks to me and even gives me cookies!! I don't mind when my family goes away, because I know that I am well taken care of until they return. Give Crystal Lake Pet Sitters a call today! I promise, you won't miss your family.... Well, maybe just a little.

Becky is the best! I highly recommend her for any pet sitting need you may have, even if just for…read moreafternoon walks. Becky stayed with my two little pups while we were away on our honeymoon. I had so much anxiety before I met Becky because they are both rescues, and I didn't want them to feel we abandoned them. However, Becky came over the week prior to our departure and I could see that they would be in good hands. She stayed overnight while we were gone and took great care of my little fuzz balls. She is certified in CPR, is kind and honest, left our place in tip-top shape, and truly wants to give our pets a good experience. Plus, I was so worn out when I got back in town that I didn't think to call and check in (we arranged that she would watch them through the morning and leave since we would be back in the afternoon.) However, being the responsible sitter that she is, she called me to make sure everything was okay and that we got back at a reasonable time so that she would know if she should come back to feed and walk the dogs. Becky really goes above and beyond. I can't say enough good things about her.

Our dog injected a large toy and needed $10,000 of surgery to remove it. They don't let customers…read moresee where dogs are kept or give tours. Dogs aren't supervised all the time!

While I've never been to this place before, they really know their employees and customers well and…read moreknow what's right for them and for their pets! If the employee or pet isn't doing well in this kind of environment, then they simply suggest new places for them to try out. Seems weird that I'd be saying this, right? Not really. You see, I'm a dog walker and have worked at two different companies. The first place I worked at, one if my fellow dog walkers was recommended to us by this place as they felt he'd do much better in a one-on-one situation rather than in a group environment. The place I currently walk for have gotten clients recommended to us from this place, as they felt group environment wasn't in the best interest for the dog(s) and that they're better off having one-on-one time while relaxing in the comfort of their own home! The next time you're looking for a place to walk your dog, be sure to ask Paws in Pinegree for any and all suggestions!

*NOTE* Hello fellow Yelpers. This is my 20th review…read more As you know, my reviews have to be based on things. But for once, I won't mention them. Ok here's my review: I've hired Jenny, to watch my puppy Mia on multiple occasions but now I have the time to (finally) review Jenny on Yelp. She does a stellar job of watching Mia. The first time I used Furry Up, Let's Go, I wasn't sure about it. But when Jenny showed up, I was reassured! I came back to Mia on the couch sleeping, and on the coffee table, a note from Jenny. It read something like this: Dear Mr and Mrs O, I had a great time watching your dog, Mia! She is such a sweet dog! I hope I can see Mia again soon. Mia seemed to like me as I walked her around the block. Have a nice night! Love Jenny I loved that she actually took time to write me and my hubby a note! We are satisfied every time with a note, too!

We hired Jenny to care for our 4 cats while we were on vacation for 9 days. She did GREAT! We…read moreplan to hire her again next time. She left a great impression on on us. She came to the house a week prior to learn where everything was, and what we wanted. She even watered our houseplants for us. Trustworthy, and bonded! A++

I must say I am very pleased at the level of service I got from Leslie…read more She was on time and took care of my baby like he was hers. She left a note for me when I got home telling me how he behaved, I called from my trip several times and she promptly returned my calls. I recommend Welcome Home Pet Sitting Service to anyone in Lake County. Definitely will use her again on any trip I take that my baby can't go with me. Thanks Leslie for being there for me when I needed someone special to take care of my big baby.

I want to start this off by saying that when we found Welcome Home we thought that we had hit the…read morejackpot - they seemed like very nice people and they seemed to really care about the pets they care for. We had hired Welcome Home due to the fact that our one yellow lab is now 14 years old and needs extra care when we are not home - more than our previous pet sitter could give him - plus overnight stays - something we have not done until now. Welcome Home knew our requirements and seemed to fit the bill. We met with the Welcome Home owner, Leslie, and the person who would be staying at our house while we were away two separate times before we agreed to sign them up. They met all of our pets, and took copious notes on what was needed and how things run in our household. We had two small trips (less than a week) and then a big trip for 3 weeks coming up at the end of August and Welcome Home agreed to the dates given. The first trip seemed to go well - we were only gone for a few days and when we got home we were very pleased with what we found. The pets seemed happy, there were nice detailed notes left on what happened while we were away, and things were nice and clean. We were scheduled to leave again a week later and felt confident that things went well since we were not told anything otherwise. In fact, in one of the notes, the pet sitter said "she couldn't wait to come back!" The second trip happened, and while we were away, the Chicago area was hit with a once in a lifetime storm and our house lost power for 2.5 of the six days the pet sitter was here. We talked to our pet sitter daily and being it was the middle of summer and the a/c was out we told her that she was welcome to go home at night and come back in the morning to check on the pets - all this while still paying full price for an overnight stay to our home. (We had no problem with this - it was some extraordinary circumstances that were of no one's fault.) When we arrived home, the pet sitter was finishing packing up and we talked with her briefly about how hard the week had been, but she at no time said anything about the pets, just how hot it had been and that having no water was difficult. We agreed and thanked her profusely for her help with our pets during the storm. She left us many pages of nice notes and even offered to help us - for a price - with a BBQ we were having a few weeks later - not going through Welcome Home, of course. A few days later my husband received an email with the final invoice, for the two trips, which he promptly paid. A few days after that we received another email informing us that we were now declined for the next scheduled trip - the large one at the end of summer - basically leaving us high and dry for a trip to Europe in 5 weeks because... our lab was "too hard to take care of" and that we should "call them back when he is no longer here as they enjoyed the rest of the pets! " (In other words, call back when he's dead?!) At no time during the two interviews or the two trips we took or the invoicing process was our elderly lab's care requirements brought to our attention as a problem. He is 14 years old and needs some help getting up sometimes off the hardwood floor and some help going down the one stair out the back door. These requirements were quite clear seeing that this is one of the main reasons we were switching to a new pet service and I think it is bad business practice to now abandon us with no one to take our pets for a trip that has been in the planning for over a year. I guess lifting him up was too hard - although I am half the size of the petsitter and do it daily with no problem - or was it something else? I guess we'll never know. (We offered to go over our dog's care again in case there was something being done wrong and making it harder than it could be, but we were told "Call us when he's gone.") Thanks a bunch, Welcome Home.

You know when you have a good baby sitter for your child and you don't want to share them with your…read morefriends and neighbors because that are soooo good you never want them not to be available for you? This is how you will feel with these lovely ladies!! I would be totally selfish if I would not shout their praises!!! They are always there for me and I would not trust anyone else with my Cali!!

We have been using Furry Kids Sitter ever since we moved to Huntley in 2012, initially for our…read moreGerman Sheperd and 4 cats, but now just for our cats. They are fantastic. Our Sheperd was old and needed daily meds and special care when walking and they did a fabulous job for her, she loved them! We just returned from a 2 week trip and they took care of our 4 kitties. They follow all the silly little instructions you leave them to help your pet feel more comfortable while you are gone. They will also set out your trash, water your flowers and bring in your mail. They are fantastic. We won't ever use anyone else for our "furry kids".

I have never in my life been more thankful for Virginia and Ken and the staff at Dominoe! Beyond…read moreexcellent care for my dogs and love and leadership that we have been shown- they have been supportive in empowering me with knowledge and kindness as I venture back into the pure bred dog world. There experience and knowledge are beyond helpful in navigating the inner workings of being a dog owner but they are both always in the back of my mind when I am having a day where I feel like I don't deserve these perfect creatures. I honestly can't say enough good things about the whole operations .

The staff at Dominoe are awesome! The photo updates give me…read moresuch peace of mind while my pet and I are apart

I was going on a weekend trip for the first time since I brought Benji home. He's five months and…read morehas boundless energy, so I was nervous about how he'd do away from his home! Long story short, Benji did GREAT and all thanks to HPM! Firstly, as a commuting worker, the chauffeur service was amazing. They gave me a window for pick up and drop off a week in advance and were perfectly on time. You can tell that they really love their dogs upon their greeting and departure. Second, Benji loved having a huge yard to run and play in. I got a picture the first day (attached) and a video the next of him playing! It really put my nerves at ease. The price was totally reasonable and the options for grooming or swim lessons were awesome additions. I will absolutely be using Gabby and Happy Pup Manor in the future!

Would not recommend this trainer, they never return calls even when scheduled and their system…read moresends you text reminders. I was surprised as they came recommended.

We had an excellent experience with Bright Star Pet Services. From the very beginning,…read morecommunication was clear, prompt, and professional. Sarah and Anita took the time to understand our pets' routine, needs, and personalities, which immediately made us feel comfortable. While we were away, we received regular updates and photos, which gave us great peace of mind. Our pets were happy, well cared for, and relaxed when we returned--clear signs of exceptional care. It's obvious they truly love animals and take their responsibilities seriously. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and caring pet sitter, and we will definitely be using their services again!

I highly recommended Bright Star. Every single one of their sitters is amazing with our two dogs…read more They always go above and beyond for us and our pups. With each visit, we get tons of pics and a great description of how the dogs are doing. We trust them fully!

I have been a customer at Happy Tails for 20 years, with 3 different dogs. This is a caring…read morefacility with a great staff. We have used the grooming, doggy daycare, boarding, board & train, private training sessions and group classes. Each of my rescue dogs have had issues with leash reactivity, and the trainers at HTR have been a godsend. Truly life changing stuff! One thing I appreciate is that the staff will customize care for dogs, for example they provide one-on-one time for my fearful, skittish dog. They ensure safe, controlled socialization which has been amazing. When I leave my dogs for daycare and boarding, I know they are in good hands and are well cared for - this gives me peace of mind. I have worked with multiple HTR trainers, including Amy the owner, and they are all excellent. They are truly invested in our success and are very knowledgeable and caring. To be honest, it feels like family. I'm really grateful for the services and level of care provided by HTR.

Great place Love their classes…read more Excellent trainers My dog loves their daycare She has regular friends to play with!!