Will and Domesticated Dog Walkers have been absolutely wonderful to our dog Summer. They are…read morecaring, communicative and reliable. My husband and I have busy schedules, and a new baby boy, and Domesticated Dog Walkers consistently is there to lend a helping hand and support us. They were there to make sure that Summer was taken care of when we went to the hospital for our son Teegan's birth, and continue to be there to make sure that out 1 1/2 year old puppy, Summer, receives more than enough care, love and attention while we all settle into our new life and routine. I can't possible recommend Will and Domesticated highly enough. They are like family!

Will has been our dog walker since we brought Milo home from the breeder. We cannot say enough how…read morepleased we are that we hired him. There have been many times when we turned to Will to ask him his advice on dog training and he was spot on every time. He's flexible with our busy schedules and an excellent communicator. I love getting his texts after he leaves our house to let us know how Milo did on their walk. I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone in the Natick/Wellesley area.

Very reliable and careful. They visit my cat every other day when I am away. And send me photos!read more

Nancy and Shane are the absolute best, we recommend them without a doubt…read more Our cats have actually become friendlier and more relaxed since they have started taking care of them whenever we are away. In addition they take great care of our plants, have helped us receive packages and even send us daily reports per visit with multiple photos. They are the best, are completely responsible, go above and beyond with their quality of service and are really nice too and super cool. They gave us a cat calendar as a holiday gift it included our cats!!

When we moved to the Boston area from San Diego (and an apartment with a no pet policy) one of my…read morefirst orders of business was to get a dog. And not just any dog, but a boxer. Boxers are high energy, lovable clowns! We contacted a couple of rescue groups, but I found that working with Boxer Buddies was wonderful. I gave Penny information about us and our experience with dogs and she suggested some dogs that might be right for our family. One of the dogs she suggested was Dempsey, a 3 year old deaf girl. I had never had a deaf dog and neither had my husband, but considering that we have both had a lot of dogs in the past and a lot of luck training, Penny thought it might be a good fit. Penny set up a time for us to meet the owners of other deaf dogs to learn about living with with and training them. After a home inspection we finally got to meet Dempsey and we fell in love. She is so funny and sweet! We have had her 2 years and are so happy with her! Boxer Buddies does not have a shelter, all dogs waiting to be adopted live with families and other dogs. This means that they really know that dog before giving it to someone. We knew the ins and outs of Dempsey's behavior (she doesn't like other female dogs, she likes cats, hates the mop) before we even met her. BB also go to shelters to rescue boxers! I can't recommend BB enough! If you are a boxer lover, it is the best place to adopt!

Today's experience at Greyhound Friends was great. Why? Transparency and priorities. The staff's…read morepriority is on finding a good fit for both the dog and the person so that both are happy. I was honest about my lifestyle and wishes. From today's experience I can say that the staff will be honest about how well you and the available dogs match. They were very kind and supportive, understanding immediately the type/temperament that would be ideal. If you don't find your match right away, that's ok. Good things are worth waiting for!

Wonderful rescue. Staff are well educated and dedicated. Dogs are happy, healthy and sometimes a…read morelittle spoiled while they wait for their forever homes. They deserve it. Greyhound Friends has been saving lives and finding excellent homes for these sweet dogs for 40 years. Keep it up!! Here's to 40 more!!

We cannot recommend Willette Ragdol in Massachusetts enough!…read more We brought home our first Ragdoll, Jetty, from Bette and immediately fell in love. He is the sweetest, most loyal and affectionate boy -- confident, gentle, and clearly raised with incredible care and love. His temperament alone speaks volumes about Bette's breeding program. We loved him so much that a year later we welcomed our sweet girl, Jovie, into our family. She is just as well-adjusted, loving, and beautiful. It's evident that Bette not only understands breeding, but truly understands family and the importance of raising kittens in a nurturing, intentional environment. What truly sets Willette Ragdol apart is Bette's continued support. She is always available for advice, encouragement, enrichment ideas, and keeps her families informed about health updates, product recalls, and important veterinary information. Her commitment to her "kids" lasts a lifetime. If you are looking for a Ragdoll breeder in New England who leads with knowledge, integrity, and heart, Willette Ragdol is exceptional. We are so grateful for Jetty and Jovie -- they have brought endless love into our home.

Get ready for a novel! If I could give WilletteRagdol infinity stars I absolutely would! My husband…read moreand I contacted Bette after our late ragdoll, Frank, passed away of cancer. Immediately, she was so empathetic and cared enough to listen to our grief, asked questions, and was genuinely sorry for our loss. After talking for a bit about the breed and her process, we knew we wanted to wait for two WilletteRagdol ragdolls. I had been doing research and was in contact with other breeders, but going with Bette and WilletteRagol felt like the right choice immediately. While we waited Bette was very communicative about the timeline and kept us informed of any updates. She also listened to my ramblings about my late boy often! I texted her so often since first contact that I should have paid her a counseling fee. She cares for her parents deeply, as they will be caring for her kids for their entire life. The day we got to pick our two babies was one of the happiest of my life! We ended up picking a blue bi-color boy, and a blue mitted girl from different litters so they lived in different rooms. I was worried about them not bonding since they weren't from the same litter, but Bette knows what she is doing. In between picking the kittens and pick up day we received weekly photos or videos, which was greatly appreciated and kept us sane while waiting for pick up day. By the time pickup day arrived, the wait had turned out to be just right for us--we needed time to grieve the loss of Frank, and by then, we felt ready for our babies. We picked them up on Sunday, and the experience was so pleasant! Bette and her husband Rick were so kind and informative, at this point it was like meeting family since I've been contacting so much. The folders they give are also filled with information so left very few questions. You can tell how much they care for each of their kids from first contact, but especially by the way they said goodbye. Such love and care is put into each kitten! We're on day 3 now and they are adjusting beautifully. It did not take them long at all to start warming up to us and they were rubbing up against us within an hour of being home. Bringing home two was the best decision because they are such buddies! It's lovely seeing their relationship between playing and cuddling up together. And they have such different personalities, it's funny to interact with them and watch them interact. I still communicate with Bette with questions and pictures and it is so nice to have the support to know I can text her and she will happily answer. We are so honored to have been chosen and to be able to be these perfect babies' parents. My heart feels so full for the first time since losing our late boy and we are so in love already. The wait is absolutely worth it! For those considering a WilletteRagdol ragdoll or are waitlist parents, I recommend reading the website in its entirety (https://www.willetteragdol.com/) and follow closely on social media. There are so many helpful tips and cute pictures, I swear it kept me sane! Overall, we had such a great experience with WilletteRagdol and we could not be happier with our two babies.

In May of 2010, a vet in a RI animal hospital convinced the owner of a very pregnant (read: IN…read moreLABOR) pug that surrendering the dog was a better option than putting her to sleep. Soon after the puppies were born, Just A Touch Rescue swooped in and took the mama and her puppies into their care. A few months later, we were fortunate enough to welcome one of these puppies into our home. The people of JATR know what they're doing when it comes to adopting out their dogs. While the website says the process can take up to four weeks, we brought Josie home 8 days after submitting the application. They have a very thorough screening process that involves a home visit, calls to two personal references and a vet reference. They're pretty serious about the vet reference and won't adopt animals to any first time pet owners. We were able to meet Josie before the adoption and get all of our questions answered by her foster mother. This was extremely helpful because it allowed us to keep her routine as familiar as possible and also allowed us to anticipate certain behaviors. Even after the adoption, we received follow up emails checking in on Josie to make sure everyone was settling in nicely. Just A Touch is truly a great organization run by hard working and caring individuals. When we decide it's time for Josie to get a brother or sister, Just A Touch will definitely be our first stop.

We had a terrible experience with JATR... We lost our beloved Pit Bull Sasha on February 6th 2012…read moreto leukemia. When we decided to adopt again, we were excited to find a little Boston Terrier mix @ JATR; she had previously been hit by a car and lost her right front leg, we felt she would be a perfect fit to our family. We sent our application in on a Saturday. We began looking into what it would take to adopt a 3 legged dog~ we would have to be careful about her jumping off of furniture and we considered purchasing a doggie wheelchair to allow her to have a normal gait if our vet felt she should have one. I volunteer for an all cat rescue and I understand what the adoption process is like. By Wednesday I started to realize that nobody was going to get back to us. I emailed JATR and also contacted them via facebook~ no response. I noticed they removed the little dog from Petfnder. The lack of a response is what upset me the most. I can understand if the dog had already been adopted; just let us know. I understand that rescue organizations are overworked and sometimes things fall through the cracks, but I contacted them 3 times. We hope to someday find another dog, but I won't apply for another dog from JATR. UPDATE: We adopted a wonderful little dog from Friends of Homeless Animals~ not only did we receive a reply to our inquiry immediately, we were approved for adoption the next day!! We brought her home on 30 May 2012~ a great experience! Much better than Just a Touch Rescue.

I'm so glad I found Depot Dachsies! They really are the best. Their dogs live in their home and…read moreare family. Their puppies are amazing and so healthy and well cared for. Becca is professional and sends lots of pictures and updates. I'm so happy to have found them. My puppy came with akc papers, her shot record, a microchip and lots of other goodies. I couldn't ask for a better puppy. Her personality is amazing. I can't recommend Depot Dachsies highly enough. If you're looking for a new family member, get in touch. They have a waitlist but I promise your puppy is worth the wait. mine was and I couldn't be happier.

We got our Luna from becca 7 months ago and we're very glad we chose her to get out puppy from, she…read moremade sure the pup was going to a good home and she's allways available for any questions we had after we got our pup, she also gave us a tour of her house where all the doggies hang out, I know if I have a question about my dog five years from now I can get in touch with her. We're very pleased with our experience.

Jane always does a great job on our bernedoodle. She is lovely to work with, from scheduling to…read morepickup.

I took my Himalayan Sponge Bob to Jane at Newton highlands grooming and what she accomplished was…read morenothing short of a miracle. My matted boy exited the place looking like the lion king. I can't say enough about the compassion, the dedication to perfection and the wonderful customer service. Nancy L. Sudbury Ma.